Scar-free Toe Shortening
Shortens one or more toes to improve comfort and footwear fit. Performed by experienced podiatric surgeons with a focus on safe recovery and great outcomes.
- Consultation and suitability assessment
- Clear explanation of risks and benefits
- Personalised aftercare plan
Day-case procedure under local anaesthetic. Most patients resume light activity within days and see full recovery over weeks.
Scar-Free Toe Shortening at the Foot & Ankle Centre offers an advanced, minimally invasive solution for patients experiencing discomfort, cosmetic concerns, or footwear problems caused by long toes. Using specialised surgical techniques, our expert foot and ankle surgeons shorten elongated toes without leaving visible scars, ensuring a natural, balanced appearance and improved foot function.
This modern procedure is performed through tiny incisions hidden within natural skin creases, allowing for faster recovery, reduced swelling, and virtually no external scarring. Scar-free toe shortening is ideal for those struggling with painful clawing, rubbing in shoes, corns, or aesthetic concerns that impact confidence.
At the Foot & Ankle Centre, we combine precision surgical skill with state-of-the-art technology to deliver safe, custom-planned results tailored to your foot structure and lifestyle needs. Whether your goal is to relieve pain, improve mobility, or enhance the cosmetic appearance of your toes, our team ensures the highest standard of care from consultation through recovery.
FAQs
Scar-free toe shortening is a minimally invasive procedure designed to reduce the length of one or more toes without leaving visible external scars. At the Foot & Ankle Centre, surgeons use tiny incisions hidden within natural skin folds to achieve precise correction and a natural-looking result.
You may be suitable if you have long toes that cause pain, difficulty fitting shoes, corns, irritation, or cosmetic concerns. This procedure is ideal for patients wanting correction with minimal downtime and no visible scars.
The procedure is carried out through micro-incisions, allowing the surgeon to shorten the bone safely and realign soft tissues. These incisions are so small that they typically require no stitches and leave no noticeable scarring.
No visible scars. The technique uses incisions placed inside natural creases or between the toes, which heal discreetly. Most patients cannot see any signs of surgery once fully healed.
Most patients can walk in a protective shoe immediately after the procedure. Swelling reduces over a few weeks, with full recovery typically occurring within 6–8 weeks. Your surgeon will give you a tailored recovery plan.
The procedure is performed under local or general anaesthetic, so there is no discomfort during surgery. Mild soreness afterward is common but manageable with simple pain relief.
Yes. Many patients choose to correct more than one toe during a single procedure for improved symmetry and comfort. Your surgeon will assess the best approach during consultation.
Results are permanent. Once the toe has healed in its new position, the improvement in function, comfort, and appearance is long-lasting.
As with any surgical procedure, risks include infection, swelling, delayed bone healing, or changes in sensation. However, the minimally invasive technique used at the Foot & Ankle Centre significantly reduces these risks.
You can book an appointment easily by contacting the Foot & Ankle Centre through our website, calling our clinic directly, or submitting an online enquiry. Our specialist team will guide you through the assessment and treatment process.