Corn Removal Surgery
Permanent removal of painful corns when conservative care isn't enough. Performed under local anaesthetic for quick recovery.
- Assessment to confirm suitability
- Minimally invasive technique
- Aftercare to reduce recurrence
Walk-in, walk-out appointment. You'll receive guidance on footwear and skin care to support healing.
Corn Removal Surgery at the Foot & Ankle Centre provides a permanent solution for painful, recurrent corns that affect comfort, mobility, and quality of life. Unlike temporary treatments such as filing or medicated pads, surgical corn removal addresses the underlying structural cause—typically pressure from bony prominences, joint deformities, or toe misalignment.
Our specialist foot and ankle surgeons use advanced, minimally invasive techniques to remove the deep core of the corn and correct any contributing deformities. This ensures that the corn does not return and that the foot feels more comfortable in everyday shoes.
Corn removal surgery is quick, highly effective, and performed under local anaesthetic with minimal downtime. Patients experience immediate pain relief, faster healing, and long-lasting results. At the Foot & Ankle Centre, our focus is on delivering safe, tailored treatment plans that restore comfort and confidence with every step you take.
FAQs
A minimally invasive procedure that removes the deep core of a corn and addresses the underlying pressure point so the corn does not return.
Conservative care often only trims the surface. Surgery corrects the structural cause—such as bony prominence or toe alignment—providing a permanent fix.
Patients with painful, recurrent corns that keep coming back despite routine care, or corns caused by deformities or pressure in footwear.
Through a tiny incision under local anaesthetic, the surgeon removes the corn core and, if needed, smooths or adjusts the underlying bone to relieve pressure.
Incisions are very small and placed discreetly. Most patients find any scar is minimal and fades over time.
Most people walk out in a protective dressing and experience rapid relief. Typical recovery is a few weeks, with swelling settling as healing progresses.
Local anaesthetic keeps you comfortable during the procedure. Mild soreness afterward is common and managed with simple pain relief and rest.
By removing the core and correcting the underlying pressure point, recurrence risk is greatly reduced. Good footwear and aftercare further lower the chance.
As with any procedure, risks include infection, swelling, or delayed healing, but these are uncommon and minimised with our minimally invasive approach and aftercare.
Contact the Foot & Ankle Centre via our website, call the clinic, or submit an online enquiry to schedule a consultation.