Medical Pedicure

                                                           Medical Pedicure

Doing medical pedicures is a particularly responsible task and is practiced only by licensed specialists. You can look up the different levels of qualifications in this profession in the section Profession Podiatrist

One of the primary rules in this kind of pedicure is that the podiatrist works with gloves for one-time use only, as well as that all the equipment has to be disinfected. The sterilization process is done in sterilizers and unfortunately it’s impossible for the client to be present during this, but it’s mandatory that before the use of a specific instrument it’s sprayed with disinfectant in front of the client.

The basic steps during a medical pedicure include:

– shaping the nail plate

– pushing back and cleaning the cuticles

– cutting and shaping of the ingrown nail

– removal of the accumulated keratinized skin on the feet

– shaping and thinning of thickened fungal nails

– removal of common wart

– a foot massage

If needed painkillers are provided.

If the client wishes so a nail polish of his/hers choosing can be applied.

The removal of keratinized skin on the feet is done with an electric file. Something like a razor or a curette is never used because it leads to the removal of important layers of skin and can pose a danger to the client’s health. The use of those tools in medical pedicure has been prohibited in Italy since 2006.