There is
absolutely no argument that if you have regular
pedicures, your
feet
will look so much better over time. There is bad news,
though. As we
age, while those of us who have taken better care of
our feet will have better looking feet, things do get
worse with
aging.
It gets worse for people who live in places with extreme
temperatures, or walk a great deal, or do not pay
attention to their shoes, or attack from bacteria/fungi,
etc. (Related:
Toe shortening surgery)
Apart
from pedicure, what other treatments are possible:
Foot facial: You are all familiar
with a facial
(which was originally a treatment for the face but is now
given to other parts of the body as well). This treatment
focus on your feet and will typically be a substitute for
a pedicure.
Botox: Many of us assume that
Botox is only for
removing wrinkles. There is another less known benefit
- stopping perspiration. We all know the dangers of
excessive
sweating and when it happens in the feet area, it
encourages bacterial/fungal infections and bad odor. By
injecting
Botox, the sweating stops (How
to stop excessive sweating and
Hyperhidrosis) and your feet will
look/smell better. It is also claimed that a
Botox treatment will also reduce calluses.
(Related:
Botox
boob job)
Microderabrasion: A procedure that was originally
done on the face,
microdermabrasion is now available for feet too.
Laser hair removal: Not all of us like those tiny
hair on the feet. Laser is ideal for getting rid of them.
Laser treatments: Like the legs, if you have spider
veins that you don't like, a
laser treatment is the solution being offered.
Mesotherapy: For those
women who have heavy ankles, a
mesotherapy treatment can be
a big relief.
Injectables:
Fillers that are already being used on the
face (and other parts of the body) can also be
used to correct parts of the feet that is out of
shape due to wear and tear.
Surgery: Mind you, this is not a cosmetic
treatment (surgeons are strongly opposed to
cosmetic foot surgery, in other words, to make
your feet prettier to fit in certain types of
shoes). If the doctor determines that your feet
need a surgical procedure for eliminating bunions
and/or hammer toes, a surgical procedure is the
only choice that provides permanent relief.
Sometimes, she may choose to inject
Revanesse.
What's next after the treatment?
There
is no substitute to regular care of your feet. Your
routine should include
exfoliation and
moisturizing. Also consider
paraffin wax treatment and
soy wax massage.
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