Q: just had it done and need to wear boots to work, how long does it take to heal??? P.S. it didnt hurt
A: Ingrown toenails are usually so incredibly painful that recovering afterwards is a breeze. The pain of recovering from surgery is usually far less than the pain of having an ingrown toenail. You should baby the toe a bit, letting your pain level be your guide. Honestly though, boots shouldn't be a problem unless they are tight or have pointed toes. Something like a steel toe shouldn't be an issue and may even protect the toe from being struck, stubbed or whatever. If you have pain, and need to be able to work safely, don't take any prescription pain meds that have a warning about sleepiness, stick with advil and tylenol instead.