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As we age, the feet suffer a lot of damage, especially if the person
wears a lot of heels. 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 experience an attack from bacteria/fungi, etc.
There are many treatments to take care of foot problems. Among them
are:
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).
There is also one for feet and will typically be a substitute for a
pedicure. It is a pedicure with exfoliation and a mask.
Botox:
Many of us assume that Botox is only for removing wrinkles. There is
another less known application – stopping excessive 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 and your feet will look/smell better. It
is also claimed that a Botox treatment will reduce calluses.
Microdermabrasion:
A procedure that was originally done on the face, microdermabrasion
is now available for feet too. It is very good to keep calluses
away.
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 (e.g. Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra, and others) that are
already being used on the face (and other parts of the body) to fill
in wrinkles or pump the lips can also be used to correct parts of
the feet that is out of shape due to wear and tear. These are ideal
for women who wear a lot of heels and do not have a lot of
cushioning in the shoes.
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 hammertoes, a surgical procedure is the only choice
that provides permanent relief.
What's next after the treatment?
There is no substitute to regular care of your feet. Your routine
should include exfoliation and moisturizing (apply body lotion or
oil). Plus, you must always wear the right size shoes that are
comfortable.
Read more:
Healthy feet
and How
to do a pedicure at home
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