Hall Green Chiropody
Routine care

Corns & callus the satisfying part of the job.

Safe, painless removal of hard skin, corns and calluses — with honest advice on what's causing them so they don't keep coming back.

Appointment 20 min
Price From £40
Corns & callus
Routine
Corns & callus
About

Callus is the skin's way of protecting itself from pressure. A corn is callus that has formed a tight cone driving inwards. Both are straightforward to treat, but the pressure that causes them rarely goes away entirely — so callus and corns typically return, and regular visits (usually every 6–10 weeks) are the most reliable way to keep feet comfortable.

Details

What's included

Skin debridement
Hard skin reduced with a scalpel — precise, painless, immediately comfortable.
Corn enucleation
The core of the corn lifted out cleanly — relief is often immediate.
Cause assessment
Where is the pressure coming from? Shoes, gait, bony prominence, dry skin.
Padding & offloading
Felt padding, silicone devices, or footwear changes to take pressure off.
Home care plan
Files, creams, technique — what to do between visits.
About 'corn plasters'

Medicated corn plasters use salicylic acid, which doesn't know the difference between a corn and healthy skin. In a diabetic foot or thin elderly skin they can cause ulcers. Please don't use them — there's a safer way.

Walkthrough

What a visit looks like

1
Examination
A look at the foot in standing and in your shoes — to find the source of pressure.
2
Treatment
Scalpel debridement of callus, removal of any corns. No anaesthetic needed.
3
Offloading
Padding fitted on the day where useful, or footwear advice to take home.
4
Plan
What's causing it, what to do, when to come back.
Asked often

About corns & callus

Will it grow back?
Yes, usually — skin renews continuously, so callus will return over time. That's normal, not a sign of a bad first treatment. Regular visits, every 6–10 weeks for most people, are the best way to stay on top of it.
Is the treatment painful?
No. Hard skin has no nerve supply, so debridement is comfortable. People often describe it as relief.
Can I just file it myself?
A pumice or file is fine for maintenance, but please don't use blades or 'corn knives' at home — and avoid medicated plasters.
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A clear plan for your corns & callus.

Hall Green on Saturdays, Hollywood on Thursdays, or a home visit around either clinic.