Are Fish Pedicures any good

[TomArchersSausage]

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I might need something with teeth the size of a shark though

[rollmopses]

Definitely. For the fish.

[TomArchersSausage]

Lol I was hoping for mutual satisfaction

[chanie44]

I had one and didn't think it was worth it. I think soaking your feet in water gives the illusion of softer feet overall, my feet felt the same.

[SneezySnatcher]

Are they even still available? We had three of these places in town - all have now closed. I thought this was due to H&S concerns?

My friend had one and hated it.

[superfluouscurves]

this article explains that risk of HIV and Hep C infection are low but recommends that people with diabetes or suppressed immune systems should not have them - plus lists other times when it is not advisable eg when you have had legs waxed or shaved in previous 24 hrs or have open scratches or abrasions (scroll down).

I wouldn't go for one personally.

[superfluouscurves]

And while on the subject, I am very choosy about where I go for ordinary pedicures. It's very easy for funguses and other nasties to get transferred from unsterilised implements. I only go to places where they sterilise each set of implements every time in a light laser box thingy (or whatever they are called) and where they have disposable liners in the bowls.

[LillianGish]

My SIL and I had one for laugh - it was quite literally a laugh (VERY tickly!) Didn't seem to have any effect though so not worth it if your aim is to have more beautiful feet.

[HorsesDogsNails]

They were a fad and all the places in my town that were offering them are closed...... A regular pedi done by a good pedicurist/nail technician with clean, sanitary tools and gorgeous products is far more effective and enjoyable.

Superfluouscurves UV sterlisation is not necessary for a standard pedicure - there is not cutting of skin so no risk of the transfer of bodily fluids. A soak in an appropriate disinfection solution or the use of a disinfectant spray for metal tools is a perfectly adequate level of hygiene. Hth's

[superfluouscurves]

Horsedogs this was the advice given by my doctor to a colleague who got a fungal infection in her toe after having a pedicure. There often is inadvertent cutting of skin when technicians shave away too much hard skin or use a pumice or nail file too vigorously.

[TheAccidentalExhibitionist]

Fish pedicures -urgh, disgustingly unhygienic. Glad to hear they are closing down.

If you have hard skin, go and see a podiatrist. They will painless remove it for you.

[Panzee]

How can they get completely clean? I assume you're not supposed to totally change the water as it's not good for the fish. So there's always somebody's soggy piece of corn lurking...

[TomArchersSausage]

'So there's always somebody's soggy piece of corn lurking... ' Arrgh ok I surrender. Say no more!

Back to my trusty Newtons sponge.

[Snog]

Pity the poor fish I always think

[Sallystyle]

I tried it once and it didn't do my feet much good, plus those little fuckers felt horrible sucking on my feet.

The one I went to opened and closed within 3 months. My friend took me and I impulsively said yes not putting much thought into it. She did throughly check my feet for any signs of fungus/ infection and warts etc

[Viviennemary]

When I first read about them I thought fish nibbling your toes. Like being on some sub tropical beach. That's the idea I suppose. Then I heard they could cause infection. Not so great. And I feel quite sorry for the fish. It's exploitation.

[Glossynotflossy]

Yes most placea that popped up in my area have closed down.