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4 types of Cosmetic Foot Surgery.
Types of Cosmetic Foot Surgery.
Have you considered Cosmetic Foot Surgery?
If the goal of cosmetic surgery is to improve a person’s appearance, self-esteem, and self-confidence, then it seems to be a great idea moving in the right direction. But getting excited over the latest pair of designer stilettos and then deciding to have your feet surgically altered to wear them raises concerns! Many procedures for feet such as correction of deformities and restoring function were originally intended for medical reasons. Nowadays there are an increasing number of people around the world that are having a foot procedure done for aesthetic reasons.
So, what does motivate patients to go for cosmetic podiatry?
According to a recent study, some of the reasons for considering or having a cosmetic procedure were motivated by unhappiness, irritation, or pain in the problem area that eventually reached a tipping point. So they felt that it was time to do something about it. It is important to recognise the psychological benefit of the procedures, since cosmetic foot surgery can improve on the insecurities felt. Let’s explore some of the surgeries available for feet.
1. Cinderella Foot Surgery
Cinderella Foot Surgery is a cosmetic procedure that results in a narrower, more aesthetically pleasing foot shape. The name was inspired by the well-known fairy-tale. There is a part in the story when one of the evil stepsister’s cut off her big toe in order to get her large foot into the glass slipper and make it fit!
This surgery is not about cutting off the big toe, but about a procedure that effectively tackles a problem of a foot that has spread or become splayed. Cinderella Foot Surgery is designed for people with abnormally wide feet, bunions or hammer toes and can help to alleviate a gradually worsening foot.
This condition causes pain when wearing closed shoes. Medical or specialised footwear as an option can be worn. The most important benefit of having this procedure, would be the relief from chronic pain or deformity. In addition, the feet would be reshaped and provide aesthetic appeal!
2. Toe Shortening and straightening
Toe shortening and toe straightening are surgical procedures to correct deformities of the toes. Being unhappy with the appearance of toes or experiencing pain due to crooked toes, would make it worthwhile to explore corrective surgery. Shoes, especially the closed fashionable ones, are not accommodating for these awkward shapes. Crooked toes may feel constricted and uncomfortable in closed shoes. But then wearing open styled summer footwear like flip-flops and sandals can then make a person feel very self conscious.
3. Crossover Toe Surgery
Crossover toe is a condition in which the second toe is displaced sideways and eventually crosses over the big toe. It can affect people of all ages but most often seen in adults. Crossover toe is a progressive disorder, meaning that the longer it is ignored, the worse it gets. Again, this condition makes the wearing of normal footwear a challenge as the second toe is abnormally placed out of its normal place and rubs inside a shoe, creating a lot of discomfort and pain.
4. Overlapping Toe Surgery
An overlapping toe on one or both feet is common. It may be an inherited condition or caused by wearing tight closed shoes. An overlapping toe occurs equally in men and women. This condition mostly affects the Pinkie toe (5th toe). The best footwear for overlapping toes are shoes with wide, roomy, deep toe box. Shoes made with stretch materials over the toe area will also help.
In conclusion
Because the person feels self-conscious about the deformities on their feet end up hiding them. They tend to avoid open sandals or going barefoot. So, from time to time, cosmetic foot surgery is usually driven by more than just vanity. Due to scientific improvements and better outcomes, new surgical procedures are available that weren’t always possible in the past. With all the conditions discussed, when suffering from foot related problems, it is best to contact a medical specialist such as a Foot and Ankle surgeon.
“It is important to realize, however, that foot and ankle surgery is frequently a positive life-changing event for people who have suffered from pain or dysfunction not adequately relieved by nonsurgical treatments and where the risks of surgery are far outweighed by the potential benefits” foothealthfacts.org