SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

NAIL REGULATION – NAIL BRACING TECHNOLOGY

This technique is a useful treatment for anyone who suffers from excessive curvature of the nails (ingrown toenails). A small flat metal brace is used to pull the edge of the ingrown toenail away from the underlying soft tissue. The edges of the nail are then gradually and gently lifted by the tension in the brace.

During your first nail bracing consultation an initial assessment of the toenail will be needed to establish whether your nail condition is suitable for this treatment.

The most common side effect is;

• Infection
  • Partial release of the nail from the nail bed
  • Allergic reaction to the materials that has been used
  • Follow up consultations will be required one week after toenail brace placement and every 6 weeks thereafter to check the firmness, position and effectiveness of the brace.
  • In the event of redness or complaints, have the medical pedicure remove the braces.

Toenail bracing is undertaken by a trained professional.

NAIL RECONSTRUCTION – GEL / ACRYLIC TECHNOLOGY

Toenail reconstruction is a cosmetic procedure that is performed by a medical pedicurist using a specialist gel that is layered either directly onto the nail bed if no nail is present so that a brand-new nail is created;

• Disguising unsightly or misshapen nails
  • Creating a long-term prosthetic nail
  • Replacements for nails lost through trauma so that the nail is more aesthetically pleasing

Indications:

• Cracked / split and discolored nails
  • Damaged nails following injury or trauma

The most common side effect is;

• Infection
  • Partial release of the nail from the nail bed
  • Allergic reaction to the materials that has been used.

 Advice regarding aftercare:

• Follow up consultations will be required one week after toenail brace placement and every 6 weeks
  • For redness and / or complaints, have the (partial) artificial nail removed by the medical pedicure.

After the process of nail repair techniques, the nails must be carefully smoothed and well rounded off. This is to prevent pressure marks or skin damage; this is also part of the check.

ORTHESE – SILICONE TECHNOLOGY

After the treatment, an orthosis can be worn by the client temporarily or for a long-term to permanently. The temporary or permanent relief of the toes or adjoining foot sections with increased pressure or with a deviating toe position.

 Indications:

• An orthosis is made for red / pressure sensitive areas on or between the toes, for corrections;
  • For abnormal toe positions in persons with a rheumatic disorder who are under control;
  • For people with gout and a rheumatic disorder, the choice of the hardness of the silicone material is a special point of attention.

Contraindications:

• Allergy to the material;
  • Stiffness of toe and foot joints;
  • Severe sweaty feet (Hyperhidrosis).

Advice regarding control:

• 1st check takes place within 1 week, then after 4 to 6 weeks
  • For risk patients check within 1 week, then after 2 weeks
  • 3rd check takes place in children (over 10 years) after 3 months, 6 months in adults and every 6 weeks in risk patients.

What the Medical pedicure can do for you is

Thickened nails can be thinly milled and polished. Crumbly, split nails and nails where the corner is missing can be filled in to prevent the ingrowing of the nail as much as possible and to remove excessive calluses on the feet. Removing calluses relieves pain immediately.

If the cause of the callus formation is poorly fitting footwear, it is important that you replace it with support soles that can be custom made by a podiatrist or podiatrist.