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6 Invaluable Benefits of a Medical Pedicure
You’re jealous of friends who can show off feet with perfectly manicured nails and smooth skin. Yours, on the other hand, have seen better days.
Whether you have toenail fungus, a condition that affects your feet, or you just don’t like the idea of a pedicure in a public salon, we’ve got you covered with medical pedicures.
At Advanced Ankle & Foot, we’re pleased to have a true team to look after your feet. While Dr. John Schoppe tends to podiatric concerns, Danielle Schoppe offers medical pedicures, giving patients a great duo that ensures their feet are in the best shape possible.
Here, we look at some of the many benefits of a medical pedicure and why you shouldn’t wait to avail yourself of this great service.
1. Certified foot care
When we say medical pedicure, we mean it. Unlike pedicurists at your local salon, Danielle has devoted her career to improving foot health through medical pedicures and has the credentials to back that up.
Danielle is a Certified Medical Nail Technician, which means she’s had the necessary training to care for feet in a way that prioritizes health.
2. Bringing cleanliness to the next level
Unlike public nail salons, Danielle provides a much safer environment for nail care. First, there’s no water involved in her medical pedicures — warm water is a breeding ground for bacteria. She also uses utensils and tools that are thoroughly sterilized and that do the job without damaging feet.
At nail salons, getting pretty toenails is the only goal, and cleanliness and safety can often take a backseat.
3. Full foot care
During a typical medical pedicure with Danielle, she accomplishes a good deal, including:
- Trimming and debriding your toenails
- Grooming your cuticles
- Reducing calluses
- Clearing away dead skin
To give you an idea of why Danielle’s approach is superior to that of a nail salon, she doesn’t hack away at your cuticles, which play an important role in protecting your feet. She also knows how to remove calluses and dead skin without causing damage to your feet.
4. Reconstruct damaged toenails
Up to 8% of people get toenail fungus, which can turn healthy toenails into unsightly ones that are cracked and yellow. If you have toenail fungus that’s forcing you to hide your toenails, Danielle can reconstruct the damaged nail with the KeryFlex Nail Restoration® system.
5. Health and pampering
With our medical pedicures, you’re not giving up the pampering or the aesthetics. Danielle offers steamed towels, foot massages, and polish applications. So, your feet will not only feel great; they’ll look great, too.
6. Great for people whose feet are at risk
Many people have conditions that endanger their feet, such as the more than 38 million Americans who have diabetes. If you have a condition that places your feet at risk, going to a nail salon for a pedicure is not a good idea.
On the other hand, getting a medical pedicure is a good idea. It’s even better to have a medical pedicure at Advanced Foot & Ankle because Danielle has a unique understanding of the health conditions that can affect your feet and performs her medical pedicures accordingly.
If you’d like to see for yourself how a medical pedicure can improve the health, look, and feel of your feet, please contact our office in Columbus, Georgia, to schedule your appointment today.