For most of us, the decisions about our pedicure begin and end with the time of our appointment and the most on-trend nail polish color. It’s not until our pedicure leaves us with more than we bargained for, in the form of an infection, pain and even without a toenail, that we begin to look for alternate ways to get a pedicure done. After experiencing all of the above myself, I went on a search of my own and learned about medical pedicures and their benefit.
Anyone that has had any issues or concerns about the health and appearance of their own skin and nails will be relieved to learn about medical pedicures that are performed by licensed medical nail technicians in a physician’s office. The following are all benefits of getting a medical pedicure in a safe and sanitary environment.
Peace of Mind
If you have ever dealt with infection caused by a pedicure, then you know how painful and unsightly it can be, how hard it is to rid your nails of the infection and the length of time it can take for your nails to repair or replace themselves. If you are a client that needs to avoid a pedicure because of health and the possible risk, it is great knowing that you can still look well put together and do not have to put your health in danger. Medical nail technicians receive advanced education that combines podiatry with nail care, and complete an internship with a licensed podiatrist before being licensed themselves.
Foot and Nail Care Provided
During a medical pedicure, you pay for more than a simple pedicure. At a nail salon everyone gets the same treatment, but with a medical nail technician your feet and toes will be inspected for any existing issues and addressed. In my case it was the care of the infected toenail and the blisters I constantly had, but it can include anything from identifying sprained muscles to callus removal to caring for cuts and bruises. If podiatry treatment is necessary for a specific issue, a doctor is right on the premises to oversee care.
Preventative and Medical Care Provided
Even before you begin building a history with your medical nail technician, they will notice issues that you might have walking or are susceptible to because of illness. In addition to your pedicure you will receive preventative measures for foot and nail care to help you avoid future problems. In my own consultation, I was educated about my foot arch and told what types of shoes to buy to avoid blisters in the future.
Pedicure Completed in a Safe, Sanitary Environment
Trips to the nail salon always come with a lot of advice, but most of it is hard to act on because you can never really know how clean and sanitary tools and equipment are, nor can you avoid a cut after it has been made. With a medical nail technician you receive a complete pedicure, along with excellent sanitary procedures to make sure you are never at risk. Tools are never reused between patients and cleaning is completed at or above state regulations. In addition, many offices perform regular culture swabs to identify if there are any problems within the office.
Getting a weekly pedicure or filling might seem easy enough now, but when it becomes a problem, its a big one. Medical nail technicians offer the best care with each medical pedicure given and provide you with peace of mind where your health is concerned.
