The Pinpointe laser from PathoLase is a breakthrough medical technology that is clinically proven to eliminate nail fungus for toenails. The Pinpointe laser is FDA approved, and offers significant advantages over oral medication for nail fungus. What makes the Pinpointe laser effective is the type of light emitted in the laser. The Pinpointe laser's light is near the infra-red spectrum. It actually penetrates the nail and surrounding skin, reaching the nail bed where the fungus resides, and kills the fungus.

The Procedure:

Because fungus thickens nails, first your nails will need to be thinned by a highly trained professional. Next the nails will be treated with the laser. This will take about 30 minutes.
- The Pinpointe laser is effective on all types of nail fungus.
- The procedure is PAIN FREE.
- The Pinointe procedure is safe, with no medication needed.

Compare the Pinpointe laser procedure to oral anti-fungal medication therapy:

- Anti-fungal oral medication, such as Lamisil, has potential liver and kidney complications. Multiple blood tests are required to check liver enzymes in particular before starting the pills. Pills can cost $10-$15 per pill.
- Medication requires 3 months of therapy.
- Oral medication therapy has potential interaction with other medications, and is often discouraged when patients are on medications to treat cholesterol and or blood pressure.
- Oral medications do not cover all of the different "types" of fungal nail infections, like the Pinpointe laser.
- Oral Medication is effective 50% to 70% of the time, often requiring another "round" of medication within several years, whereas the laser treatment is 88% effective.
- Prescription lacquers, to be painted daily for 48 weeks, have a complete cure rate of less than 10%.