Medical pedicure

A medical pedicure takes place with the client seated in a special chair. This enables the client to relax in an elevated position with their legs extended for the length of the treatment. Just as at the dentist, the pedicurist has their own set of instruments which not only reduces the time required but also ensures a pain free treatment.

A person reaches their final height around 20, but hair and nails continue to grow throughout their life. Toe nails grow at the rate of 1.5 to 1.8 mm per month, which is four times slower than finger nails. The speed of growth depends on age, season of the year, physical activity, blood flow, hormones, illnesses as well as other factors.

How we treat our feet plays an important role in the quality of life so it is advisable to visit the pedicurist every 4-5 weeks, or depending on each individual’s case.

Professional advice is an essential part of a pedicure as the pedicurist can give advice based on their own experience and the most up to date methods and treatments. Likewise, advice on suitable products for nail care (creams, sprays, ointments, tips on foot care).

To safely rectify foot complaints, it is very important to have both professional knowledge and sterile instruments.

We offer all our clients an initial free consultation and no matter their age, clients quite often believe their problems with fungus nails started after a pedicure. They believe the pedicurist used the same instruments that were used with the previous client and did not sterilise them beforehand. The best treatment results can only be achieved by a qualified professional pedicurist with a high standard of sterility achieved by the use of a…. This is the only way to prevent micro-organism infections.

• Check feet on a regular basis. If you have damaged nerves or veins this should be on a daily basis. This is easiest after a shower when we dry our feet or before putting on our socks. Don’t forget to check between the toes and use a mirror to help check the soles of your feet.
• Wash your feet with warm flowing water and mild soap. Check the temperature with your hand if you have sensitive feet and be careful not to get open wounds wet.
• Dry your feet with a soft towel paying attention to between the toes.
• Massage your feet with a neutral moisturizer or other cream but not between the toes.
• Wear clean socks and comfortable shoes. Always buy shoes in the afternoon so that you have been on your feet for some time – feet are usually smaller in the morning. The inside of the shoe should be smooth soft leather and socks should be without rough stitches.
• If you have swollen feet wear laced shoes or shoes with Velcro fasteners so you can adjust the fitting.
• If you are prone to cold feet wear warm socks, even at night if necessary. Don’t warm your feet with heated cushions or other heated devices as you could very easily burn yourself without knowing.
• Trim your nails so that they are level with the edge of toe especially if you have pain to the touch and always wear shoes that fit correctly. 
• Don’t walk barefoot if you lack sensitivity in your feet. 
• Before you put your shoes on feel inside the shoe to make sure there are no sharp objects and check that your socks are not wrinkled.