Medical Pedicure in Calgary
Professional Nail & Foot Care at Alberta Family Podiatry
Our medical pedicure service in Calgary is ideal for patients who have difficulty caring for their own feet and nails. This may include seniors, patients with diabetes, people with thick or difficult-to-cut toenails, and those with painful or complicated calluses. Care is provided by a licensed esthetician in our clinic using autoclaved instruments, with oversight from our podiatrists.
Who Can Benefit from a Medical Pedicure?
- Seniors who have difficulty reaching or safely trimming their toenails
- Patients with diabetes who need regular nail and foot care
- Thick, hard or difficult-to-cut toenails
- Painful or complicated calluses
- Patients with limited mobility or reduced hand strength
- Anyone who has difficulty safely maintaining their own nails and feet
What’s Included in a Medical Pedicure?
A medical pedicure may include trimming and filing of the toenails, care for thick or difficult-to-cut nails, reduction of callused or hardened skin, and general cleaning and grooming of the feet and nails. If our esthetician notices a concern that may require medical assessment, one of our podiatrists is available within the clinic.
Clean, Clinical Instrument Sterilization
All reusable instruments used during our medical pedicure service are cleaned and sterilized using an autoclave between patients. This allows us to provide nail and foot care within the same clinical environment used for podiatric treatment.
Medical Pedicure Care for Patients with Diabetes
Patients with diabetes may have reduced sensation or circulation in their feet, making regular inspection and careful nail care especially important. Our medical pedicure service in Calgary can provide routine nail and callus care in a clinical setting, while concerns that require medical assessment can be referred directly to one of our podiatrists. The CDC recommends regular foot checks and careful nail care as part of maintaining foot health for people with diabetes.
