Foot care pedicure · Chicago
Foot care pedicure in Buffalo Grove
A pedicure focused on how your feet feel, not on polish. I trim and thin the nails, clean the nail folds and remove hard skin. I work dry, with a rotary tool, and check whether anything needs attention.
I offer the foot care pedicure at the studio in Buffalo Grove, in the suburbs of Chicago.
Who it is for
- People who find it hard to care for their own feet: seniors, pregnant women, people after an injury.
- People with diabetes without wounds: regular, careful foot care is an important part of prevention.
- Anyone with thick nails or hard skin who wants to look after their feet before something starts to hurt.
How it differs from a regular pedicure
No soaking and no sharp graters. On dry skin it is easy to see where hard skin ends and normal skin begins, so the work is more precise. I trim nails straight across, keeping the length to the end of the toe, so the corners do not press into the skin.
Instruments are sterilized for every client.
Before
After
What the visit looks like
- Conversation and assessment. I ask what bothers you and look at your nails, skin and shoes.
- Nails. I trim them and, if needed, thin them with a rotary tool.
- Nail folds. I clean the folds around the nails, where hard skin collects.
- Skin. I remove hard skin and corns and smooth cracked heels.
- At the end. Care cream and tips for home.
What you can do yourself
- Cut nails straight across and smooth the corners with a file.
- Use foot cream every day, but not between the toes.
- With diabetes, check your feet every day, including the soles (a mirror helps).
- Wear socks without tight cuffs and shoes that do not squeeze the toes.
When to see a physician first
- there is a wound, an ulcer or a blister on the foot that does not close;
- redness, swelling and warmth that are spreading;
- with diabetes: a wound, a change in skin color or no feeling in part of the foot;
- a sudden change in how a nail looks, or a dark streak without an injury.
Questions
How is a foot care pedicure different from a regular pedicure?
The goal is comfortable, well-kept feet, not polish. I work dry, with a rotary tool, without soaking the feet. I look at your nails and skin, and when something needs a physician, I tell you directly.
See also: calluses and cracked heels · thick nails · all services
Source: R. Baran, R.P.R. Dawber, “Diseases of the Nails and their Management”, 3rd ed., ch. 1 and 10.