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Removal of calluses and corns (medical pedicure)
callus removal · corn removal · medical pedicure · callus on the foot · podiatry foot care
A specialist carefully removes hardened skin and calluses on your feet. It helps when walking hurts.
For calluses, corns with a core, cracked heels, and, with diabetes, for gentle foot care.
⏱ Duration: usually 30 to 60 minutes
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Feet. Do not soak your feet or cut calluses yourself before the procedure.
- Shoes. Bring the shoes you wear most often, so the specialist can see what rubs.
- Diabetes. With diabetes, do not cut calluses at home with blades, only with a specialist.
What to bring
- Your everyday shoes
- A list of your medicines
- A change of socks
How it goes
- The specialist examines your feet and nails
- The skin is treated with an antiseptic
- A product is applied to soften the hardened skin
- Calluses and corns are removed with a device or an instrument
- Your feet are treated and cream is applied
- The specialist advises how to take pressure off your foot
What you'll feel
- Usually painless, with some warmth or vibration
- Removing a callus with a core can be unpleasant
Afterwards
- Use foot cream every day
- Wear comfortable shoes that fit
- Soft pads and insoles reduce pressure
- Calluses return if the cause remains, so repeat the care
Contact a doctor straight away if
- Redness, swelling, pain, and pus where the callus was: see a doctor
- With diabetes, any foot sore that does not heal: see a doctor right away
Common questions
Why does a callus come back?
It is caused by pressure from shoes or the shape of your foot. The cause has to be removed with insoles and shoes.
Can I have a pedicure with diabetes?
Yes, a medical one with a specialist. Do not cut hard with blades or a pumice stone yourself.