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5)You'll probably want to stay off your foot and keep it elevated for a few hours, but you should be able to resume many normal activities the next day (although you'll want to avoid vigorous movements like running for about two weeks). Occasionally, the entire nail may fall off after surgery; a new nail will grow over the next few months, although it will probably be a bit more narrow if your podiatrist has destroyed a portion of the nail root.
With the ingrown portion and accompanying infection taken care of, your toenail should reassume that harmless nature we love so well. Just treat it as well as you can, or it may show its destructive side once again.