Benefits of Medical Pedicures vs. Regular Pedicures

Your feet deal with daily wear and tear, which is why a good pedicure provides the ultimate relief. However, you may need extra care beyond a cosmetic one that only focuses on making the feet look pretty. When you visit Podiatrist in Motion serving Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, Warrenton, VA, and surrounding areas, including Washington, DC, and Maryland, you can get professional medical pedicures that can ensure the overall health and function of your tired feet. Dr. Gregory Cardinal is a trained podiatrist who is an expert in keeping your feet healthy in the form of pedicures, general checkups, surgery, and more.

What Is a Medical Pedicure?

A medical pedicure focuses on foot health compared to the aesthetics of a regular one. Your regular pedicure focuses on having pretty colored nails and topical moisture. However, medical pedicures ensure your feet are safe and hygienic. You don't have to worry about cross-contamination that can happen when you get a regular pedicure at a salon. A local podiatrist's office only uses specialized skin pads and antiseptic skin preparation to ensure no bacteria cross-contamination from another patient's feet gets into yours. This type of procedure is conducted by a certified medical nail technician or your podiatrist.

What Are the Benefits?

When you need quality foot care, you should go to Dr. Cardinal before your local nail salon for several reasons. If you're experiencing chronically smelly feet, it may be due to lingering foot fungus or improper cleaning. During medical pedicures in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Leesburg, Warrenton, Reston VA, your foot specialist will remove fungus and dirt from the nail bed and between toes. Your podiatrist will focus on your current foot issues, such as calluses, corns, brittle nails, and dry skin, particularly on the heel area.

This type of pedicure is also essential for diabetics or anyone dealing with circulation issues. Peripheral neuropathy can happen due to poor circulation in the lower extremities, making it difficult to always know when the feet have problems, such as an ingrown toenail. Your podiatrist will clip nails in a straight and clean line that can prevent ingrown toenails from setting in. It can also improve foot circulation to relieve pain and ensure overall health. Highly nourishing moisturization can prevent cracked foot skin that can become infected on diabetic feet.

Dr. Cardinal is your local caring foot doctor who can provide you with foot care needs. Whether you need medical pedicures diabetic foot care, orthotics, or surgery, the team at Podiatrist in Motion serving Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, Warrenton, VA, and surrounding areas, including Washington, DC, and Maryland can assist you. Call us at (703) 879-5155 to for an appointment today to give your feet an overhaul.