You’ve heard of lip plumping and the use of injectable fillers to improve the contours of the face. The swollen look is sexy for lips, but definitely not desirable for feet, so why would anyone want to plump up their feet? The answer is comfort!
Over time our feet lose their natural cushioning and walking becomes painful, especially in high heels. Dehydration and constant weight bearing shrink the padding and wear away cartilage and protective tissue. Bones and joints may even become misaligned.
Desperate for relief, women have resorted to invasive foot surgery for years. For those with serious foot deformities surgery is the best long-term option, but the danger, expense, and recover time can be prohibitive. Injectable fillers can temporarily replace padding without the drawbacks of surgery, taking the misery out of everyday activities. Collagen, Restylane, and Sculptra, currently FDA approved for the face, are all being used off-label in the feet. Women who experienced pain with every halting step can dance again.
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