What is a medical pedicure?
Nails, hard skin, corns and calluses are treated with sterile clinical instruments, so it is safe for people with diabetes, poor circulation or delicate skin.
A beauty pedicure is about how feet look. A medical pedicure is about how healthy they are. At CuraFoot a podiatrist first checks your feet, then treats what they find, using instruments that are sterilised for every patient.
How it works
Foot check
The podiatrist looks at your skin, nails and circulation, and asks about diabetes, pain and the shoes you wear.
Clinical treatment
Nails are trimmed and thinned, and hard skin, corns and calluses are gently reduced with sterile instruments.
Advice to keep feet healthy
You get simple advice on nail care, moisturising and footwear, and on when to come back.
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What a medical pedicure takes care of
A medical pedicure can take care of:
- Toenails cut and shaped
- Thick nails thinned
- Hard skin and calluses reduced
- Corns removed
- Cracked heels smoothed
- Advice on everyday foot care
Diabetic pedicure
With diabetes, a small cut, crack or corn can turn into an ulcer, which is why home and salon pedicures carry real risks. A diabetic pedicure is a medical pedicure with extra care: the podiatrist also checks the feeling and circulation in your feet and looks for anything that could break down, such as pressure spots or cracks. Regular diabetic pedicures are one of the simplest ways to protect diabetic feet.
Who is a medical pedicure for?
- People with diabetes
- Older people who find it hard to reach or cut their toenails
- Anyone with thick, curved or fungal nails
- People with painful hard skin, corns or cracked heels
- Anyone who wants clinic hygiene rather than a salon
Benefits of a medical pedicure
Feet that are comfortable to walk on, nails that are easier to look after, and problems spotted early, before they become painful or infected.
Medical pedicure: your questions
Is a medical pedicure the same as a salon pedicure?
No. A salon pedicure is a beauty treatment. A medical pedicure is done by a podiatrist in a clinic with sterile instruments, and it treats problems such as thick nails, corns and calluses.
Is it safe if I have diabetes?
Yes. It is meant for feet that need extra care. Tell the podiatrist about your diabetes and your medicines at the start of the visit.
How often should I have one?
It depends on how quickly your nails and hard skin grow back. Your podiatrist will suggest when to come back.
Do you offer pedicure packages?
Yes. Ask the clinic about medical pedicure packages for regular visits.
How do I book?
Request an appointment online, call 062923 00396 or message us on WhatsApp. The clinic desk will confirm a time with you. Ask for a medical pedicure or a diabetic pedicure.
