What is the probability that offspring of two heterogeneous parents will be homologous recessive?
Matrixectomy: If your doctor believes the destruction of the nail matrix is necessary after removing the toenail, he or she will perform a partial or full matrixectomy (or matricectomy), which is permanent toenail removal by applying a chemical agent (most commonly phenol or sodium hydroxide) to the matrix.
1 Partially removing the nail. 2  For a more severe ingrown toenail (redness, pain and pus), your doctor may trim or remove the ingrown portion of the nail. 3  Before this procedure, your doctor may temporarily numb your toe by injecting it with an anesthetic.