If you read the tabloids or watch entertainment television, you may have learned recently that some movie stars are opting for cosmetic foot surgery. These stars of stage and screen are choosing to undergo surgery to correct unsightly problems that are not affecting their gait or comfort; they are having surgery to just look better. While some surgical procuedures that are done to correct painful problems often have comestic implications, opting for foot surgery without pain first may not be a good choice to make.
Among common procedures that are done are foot peels, toe shortening and lengthening, hammertoe and bunion corrections, ball of the foot injections, to soften the blow from high heels, foot liposuction, and even removal of the pinky toe! All in the name of glamour and fabulous shoes.
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) "surgical procedures of the foot and ankle are generally performed for relief of pain, restoration of function, and reconstruction of deformities. They may have the additional benefit of improved appearance. Surgical procedures performed for aesthetic purposes carry the same risks as those performed for medical reasons. Patients considering surgery of the foot or ankle, whether for medical or aesthetic reasons, are advised to consult a member of the APMA." Choosing to undergo any surgical procedure requires careful consideration. Podiatrists performing surgery for medical or aesthetic reasons should have appropriate training, experience, and credentials to perform surgery properly, manage post-operative care, and treat possible complications.
Dr. Tina A. Boucher, DPM
Central Connecticut Foot Care, LLC
Podiatrist Meriden CT
http://www.centralctfootcare.com/
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