Cathyren, I really agree with you here.. we recently had this
discussion on the forums and that was a big point many made, that too
many techs routinely snip the corners and this could actually cause
problems such as ingrowns. OK so now she got relief from the deep
cuts for 2-3 weeks, but pedi's are generally 6 wks, so now shes
coming back sooner.. oops.. I really dont think thats a good business decision!
One recent pedi I had they used this really great new drill bit
(Simmy can tell you about it). Immediately I was in less discomfort,
I have not been in pain for a while, some days, just some level of
discomfort. About 2 weeks , maybe it was only 1 week, I was getting
the numbness and pain again. I discussed with the tech and I also
spoke to Simmy who explained while this is a great bit, it really
should not be used on pinchers like I have.
I've got this fantastic itty bitty melon baller thingie tool hahaha I
know there is a proper name for it .. but it escapes me right now :)
and it does a fantastic job of cleaning the nasties out of the side wall
Deb
At 10:38 PM 2/10/2011, you wrote:
I agree with Debbie. It seems to work best if the client will allow
you to keep the sidewall cleared out of debris with an ingrown toenail
file, maybe pack it with cotton(this works in very few cases for me),
untill it grows past that point of digging in. Most clients are too
impatient and WANT a tech who will cut it out. I don't do "surgery",
but the gal I work with does. I feel it is out of my scope of
practice, but she gets a lot of business from people who are desperate
for relief. I also think that if you keep it hydrated daily with a
good manicure oil, it won't curl in as much-causing pressure and pain.
I have wondered if it was a conspiracy from "discount" salons that
they cut the corners in soooo deep, that it causes ingrowns, so the
client HAS to come back for "help." Busy, or not, though, I don't
think the liability is worth the risk.
Cathyren Provine
On Feb 10, 8:47 pm, Debbie Doerrlamm <[email protected]> wrote:
> This is probably against your state board license laws :) It would be
> considered "invasive"
>
> I dont have ingrowns, hubby is bordering on them, mine are pincher type.
>
> Many techs as a regular practice cut the corners deep \_/ butt
> that's not always the answer..
>
> I have tried several different methods and the only one that brought
> me relief was to allow the nails to grow out just past the edge - yes
> I get comments all the time.. got them puppies a little long doncha??
> Well - they are not THAT long :) Also I have been doing hard gel or
> acrylic on the offending digits for months now and I am starting to
> see some change in the shape and the degree of "dooming/pinching".
>
> On hubby I have asked again to allow me to let them grow out past the
> edge.. he really doesnt want to start the podiatrist visits, so he
> let me do this.. I clip just the sharp corner so it doesn't poke him
> and he hasn;t whined about his toes in a while now ..
>
> BUT these methods dont work for everyone.. some find the deep cuts -
> and WE have to be VERY carful doing that - offer relief, some find it
> makes things worse.
>
> There even has been discussion about constant deep cutting the
> corners is creating ingrowns.. so watch what you are doing there!
>
> Your best bet is to align yourself with a local podiatrist and refer
> them over there.
>
> Debbie
>
> At 06:10 PM 2/10/2011, you wrote:
>
> >How many of you remove ingrown toenails? Is it against State Board,
> >depending on your state? I am needing some info on this subject if
> >anyone has any. Thanks.
>
> >Angie
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