What you NEED to know before you book your next Pedicure!
Unfortunately, as Podiatrists in Perth, we often see people too late, after they have already developed an infection from an unsafe pedicure being performed. Most commonly it is a white candida (thrush) infection that you may notice on your toenails after you remove the nail polish. For some people it is a yellowish fungal infection in the toenails. This kind of fungal infection is quite difficult to clear up. And occasionally we see a skin infection on the foot from poorly performed
pedicures or the use of dirty equipment.
So what makes a Pedicure unsafe?
Bacteria and viruses can stay alive on a surface for up to 3 days. And so whether it’s a nail file or cuticle clippers or any tool that touches your skin or nails, if it is not sterile then there is a risk of infection. And bowls or basins for soaking must always have a disposable liner. The last thing you want is to pick up tinea from the person who used the basin before you! Even nail polish can harbour fungal infections in the bottle. We always recommend that you take your own nail polish or purchase a new nail polish at the beauty salon that is for your use only.
There is a growing concern over a number of health risks associated with the beauty therapy industry. The Health Department of WA is in the process of updating the current regulations and guidelines for the Beauty industry, but this will take time. The chance of picking up a serious infection like Hepatitis C or AIDS (yes this does happen in Perth!) makes having an unsafe Pedicure simply not worth it. Some Beauty therapists can demonstrate their practices are safe, and this is something you should always ask about.
Did you know we offer Medical Pedicures at ArchRite Podiatry?
Treat yourself to the pain free indulgence of a pedicure performed by a Podiatrist who cares about not only how good your feet look but also with sterile instruments in a clean environment.
Come and see our friendly all female Podiatrists for beautiful smooth and soft feet and neat and attractive toenails.
Call us or book online for the best pedicure you’ve ever had in Perth!
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All the Podiatrists at ArchRite have exceptional scalpel skills to remove the bulk of callous if your heels have thick hard skin. And our German made quality podiatry drills are used to sand and buff your cracked or thickened skin back to baby smooth! Feel free during the pedicure to let us know how long or short you’d like your nails trimmed. If you have any painful corns, that’s no problem either. Pain-free removal of deep or nuisance corns is easy for our skilled practitioners. And it goes without saying that if you’re suffering from a painful toenail problem we will see to that too during the pedicure .
And we can reassure you on the overall health of your feet at the same as getting your feet cleaned up! Although we don’t apply nail polish to your toenails in the clinic setting, you are most welcome to do this at home after your Safe Pedicure is completed.
We stock a range of colours in the Ecrinal nail polish brand. We recommend and stock Foot dressers and Creams for you to use at home to keep your feet in the best condition. Why not optimize the use of your Private health insurance. Come in for a pedicure and use your health fund to receive your rebate instantly!
You’ll feel like you’re walking on air after an ArchRite Podiatry medical pedicure.