Let's start with the definition of a regular Pedicure: The cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails. Often done for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. 

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A Medical Pedicure, in contrast, is done to improve or maintain the health of the feet and nails. We adhere to the highest levels of sanitation and with Austin Podiatry House Calls, this is performed by a licensed foot doctor, not an assistant. The nails are clipped and filed, typically not polished. Calluses are pared and often dry rough skin can filed to be smooth, as per patient preferences.

 

While we feel that the medical aspect of foot care is essential, we agree that having the feet feel great is also important, so lotion is applied at the end of nail and callus treatments. This feels nice for the patient and it also helps our doctor be thorough. The lotion application helps to feel what eyes can miss, so if there are any rough nail areas or foot lesions remaining after nail and callus care, applying the lotion helps in finding anything that still needs attention.