Question
I have had foot pain for many years due to high heels and years of pounding my feet doing aerobics. I currently have orthodics thatI use in my tennis shoes however I do not wear my tennis shoes 24 hours a day. The foot pads on my feet are gone and I am walking on bones. The pain is excruiating. I have heard of flight attendants getting foot pad injections. What do you know about this? Is there such a thing? If so, does it work and where can this be done? Thank you for your help.

Answer
Hi Nancy,

I don't do any treatments for thinning foot fat pads.  However, there are treatments and you can contact the Drs. at this website.  Personally I am not familiar with this type of surgery.

http://www.institutebeaute.com/ser_podiatry.htm#7

See the section on Stiletto Rx: Pillows for your Feet?br>
Loss of fat on the bottom of the foot is common as we age, especially in women. This can result in pain and burning on the bottom especially the ball of the foot. Dr. Levine and Dr. Lautin have pioneered a new treatment using the CoolTouch II?laser, ultrasound therapy, and injectable implants-after just the first treatment marked improvement usually occurs. Additional treatments are sometimes required. The result has been described as feeling, "like pillows in your feet."

Hope that helps.  Good luck.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com


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