Medical foot care is a podological service in which a podologist assesses and cares for the skin and nails of your feet using sterile instruments and strict hygiene protocols. Unlike a cosmetic pedicure, the focus is foot health rather than appearance: corns, hardened skin, thickened or ingrowing nails and cracked heels are addressed with a plan built around you. At our practice in Ataşehir, every session is shaped by how your feet look and feel on the day.
A podologist is not a physician, so we do not diagnose conditions or prescribe medication. If we notice anything during your appointment that calls for a medical opinion, we will refer you to the right specialist, such as a dermatologist, orthopedist or endocrinologist. Working alongside your doctors helps keep your foot health in view as a whole.
Who is medical foot care for?
- People with hard skin, corns or calluses on the soles of their feet
- Anyone with thick, brittle or misshapen toenails
- People whose nail edges tend to dig into the skin
- Those with dry skin and cracks around the heels
- People with a long-term condition such as diabetes who prefer not to care for their own feet
- Anyone who stands all day, walks a lot or trains regularly
- Anyone who simply wants a clean, consistent foot care routine
What happens during a session?
- Initial assessment: We talk through your health history, the shoes you wear, your daily routine and any concerns, then take a close look at your skin and nails. Your care plan is based on what we find.
- Hygiene and sterile preparation: Your feet are cleaned with an antiseptic solution. Metal instruments are opened sterile, and single-use materials are used for you alone.
- Nail care: Nails are trimmed to follow their natural shape, thickened nails are gently reduced with a fine rotary tool if needed, and the nail edges are cleaned.
- Skin care: Corns and layers of hardened skin are reduced in a controlled way without disturbing healthy tissue. Your comfort comes first throughout, and we can pause whenever you need.
- Finishing and home-care advice: We apply a moisturizer suited to your skin and go over home care, sock and shoe choices, and when to book your next check-up.
Looking after your feet at home
- Wash your feet daily in lukewarm water and dry carefully between the toes.
- Moisturize your heels and soles regularly, but keep cream out from between your toes.
- Cut your toenails straight across and avoid digging into the corners.
- Never try to cut corns yourself with a razor, blade or scissors.
- Choose cotton or breathable socks, and rotate your shoes so each pair can dry out.
- Plan your next visit with your podologist so the benefits of each session carry forward.
When should you see a doctor?
Some signs go beyond the scope of podological care and need a doctor’s assessment. If you notice any of the following, we recommend seeing a physician rather than waiting for your foot care appointment:
- Redness, swelling, warmth or discharge that may point to an infection
- Pain that does not settle or keeps getting worse
- A wound that will not close, or a clear change in the color of the skin or a nail
- Numbness, tingling or reduced feeling in the foot
- Foot problems accompanied by a fever
In these situations we postpone the session and refer you to the appropriate specialist. Once you have seen your doctor, podological care can be planned around their recommendations.
