We all love to showcase a long and elegant silhouette by wearing lovely heels. However, wearing them on a daily basis can lead to back pain and suffering in the feet. The aesthetic treatment Foot lift is a great solution to remedy this.
Practised for about fifteen years in the United States, the Foot lift technique is now gaining popularity in Europe. This aesthetic treatment helps alleviate foot pain associated with wearing heels. Let’s take a closer look!
What is the Foot lift?
Being beautiful and arched in heels can come with a few inconveniences. Indeed, wearing heels for extended periods can diminish the fat pad present under the front of the foot. This is particularly important as it acts as a shock absorber. This observation is due to a different distribution of weight on the foot. When flat, 70% of the weight is on the heel and 30% on the front of the foot. The higher the heels, the more weight is shifted to the front. Note that this area can bear 90% of the total weight with heels over 10 centimetres.
To strengthen the plantar pads, the Foot lift technique is particularly interesting! This involves injecting hyaluronic acid into this pressure zone at the front of the foot, specifically between the epidermis and the bone. This aesthetic treatment will help recreate a cushion in the area that experiences body compression. Beyond the relief felt from heel pain, this technique also reduces calluses and other hard skin by rebalancing the anterior support. Friction becomes more diffused. The effectiveness of the product lasts between 6 and 12 months.
Do not worry, the injection is completely painless. The patient can walk immediately without significant discomfort. However, it is advisable to avoid wearing heels for at least 48 hours.
Who is the Foot lift for?
The Foot lift is aimed at all women who wear heels daily and experience discomfort or pain. While previously women only sought help when they were in pain, they are now coming forward preventively. The Foot lift is also a technique widely used in the world of professional ballet. In this case, the injections are not made under the foot but on the top of the foot to create a more arched appearance.
Are there any contraindications to consider?
There are not really any contraindications to this aesthetic treatment. Moreover, the injected hyaluronic acid is a resorbable filler. The basic pressure points and the arch of the foot are not affected. The foot remains unaffected as a whole.
If your job requires you to wear heels every day and you suffer from terrible pain, take the plunge! The Foot lift treatment is ideal for relieving your discomfort and allowing you to start afresh!
