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A common problem for women who wear high heels daily or more than two times a week is thinning of the fat pad at the ball of the foot. The abnormal postioning of the foot in high heel shoes creates pressure on the ball of the foot. This causes thinning of the natural protective fat pad layer over time leading to a condition called metatarsalgia. Dr. Nathan Lucas uses a treatement - an injection of the filler Sculptra - to replace the fat pad and plump the area. The treatment lasts approximately 12- 14 months depending on the length of time spent wearing high heels.
Ladies, Wear Those High Heels Comfortably
A common problem for women who wear high heels daily or more than two times a week is thinning of the fat pad at the ball of the foot. The abnormal postioning of the foot in high heel shoes creates pressure on the ball of the foot. This causes thinning of the natural protective fat pad layer over time leading to a condition called metatarsalgia. Dr. Nathan Lucas uses a treatement - an injection of the filler Sculptra - to replace the fat pad and plump the area. The treatment lasts approximately 12- 14 months depending on the length of time spent wearing high heels.
Approximately 85% of amputations are preventable. Diabetics are 7-15 times more likely to undergo an amputation. Don't ignore some important warning signs:
- Night cramps
- A sore that won't heal
- Changes in skin color
- Hair loss on the legs and feet
- Numbness and tingling in the legs and feet
Save a Foot and schedule a loved one for their Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Exam
Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus?
There are a variety of treatments for toenail fungus. Most have a questionable success rate.
For example, creams and gels are about 8% effective.
Common oral prescription medication is about 50% effective, but regular blood tests are required to make sure liver damage doesn't occur.
But now there is a new treatment -- an alternative to lengthy attempts to cure this difficult condition. Laser treatment for toenail fungus only requires one trip to the specialist for treatment. It's a simple 30-minute procedure that is painless, has no side affects, and is now available. It's success rate is up to 88%!
How It Works
The laser penetrates to the level where the fungus lives and kills it instantly.
Of course, the process will still take many months since new nail growth is a slow process. For those desiring an immediate cosmetic result, a nail resin can be applied over the diseased nail after the laser treatment giving the nail a natural appearance while the healthy nail grows.
The benefit health wise is you're not permeating your body with powerful drugs over a 3-month period. Drugs that could cause permanent liver damage.
The cost for the laser treatment can range anywhere between $400-800.