Women want to look good and fit comfortably in high heels. They seek plastic foot surgery hoping to achieve that goal. Popular procedures include:
- Bunion removal.
- Toe shortening.
- Injection of fat to the ball of the foot or toe pads to add cushioning.
- Pinky toe tuck.
Proponents of this surgery claim that women who cram their feet in high heels will eventually need surgery to repair damage they have done to their feet. Why not perform foot surgery before the problems arise and allow women to comfortably wear stylish shoes?
Opponents, including Kathleen Stone, president of the American Podiatric Association who was quoted in the Wall Street Journal, say surgery should be done “To relieve pain and correct deformities” not just so women can “Fit into a narrower shoe.”
Even though rare, there are complications such as permanent nerve damage that cause a life-time of post-operative pain. Some podiatrists say a large part of their practice is performing corrective surgery on those whose cosmetic procedure failed.
If you are contemplating this surgery, check with a podiatrist for more information.
Getting Professional Treatment
The Podiatrist is a specialist in s foot, ankle, knee or lower leg problems. The time to see a podiatrist is when you suspect something may be wrong or when pain will not subside.
It is always our express intent to recommend that you take no chances with foot, ankle or knee pain, or injuries. Professional treatment to relieve the pain is available from doctors such as Delray Beach’s Dr. Ian Goldbaum of Delray Beach Podiatry, who has provided us with this blog. If the pain continues, a podiatrist with Dr. Goldbaum’s experience should be consulted. You must get proper treatment to prevent permanent damage.
Our Staff writers are freelance writers with higher education related to, or experience researching and writing for, medical blogs; with education or experience equal to under graduate and graduate degrees in the fields of medicine.
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