Are Fish Pedicures any good

[TomArchersSausage]

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

Definitely. For the fish.

Lol I was hoping for mutual satisfaction

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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

Back to my trusty Newtons sponge.

Pity the poor fish I always think

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

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.

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