Toenail Care After Pedicure: What to Watch For
Quick answer: Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM walks you through post-pedicure care including home care, when to seek professional help.
Initial Care
Clean wound thoroughly, apply antibiotic ointment, cover with sterile dressing, watch for signs of infection.
When to Worry
Severe pain, increasing redness, pus, fever, or red streaking warrant immediate care.
Schedule
Call (810) 206-1402.
If a salon pedicure left you with a nail injury or you would rather not risk another one, a medical pedicure is the same nail and callus care performed with sterilized instruments under physician supervision — available at both our Howell and Bloomfield Township offices.
APMA: Proper Toenail Care & Pedicure Safety
In-Office Treatment at Balance Foot & Ankle
If home treatment isn’t providing relief for your foot and ankle conditions, our podiatry team at Balance Foot & Ankle can help with same-day evaluations and advanced in-office care.
Same-day appointments available. (810) 206-1402
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Southeast Michigan. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a member of the APMA and ACFAS, and his patient education content on MichiganFootDoctors.com and YouTube has made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.