Classic pedicure, medical pedicure or podiatry care for a specific problem – when to choose which, and indicative prices.
Pedicure or podiatry care – what’s the difference?
Types of care
Pedicure is not just one service
Some people want well-groomed feet, others have a painful ingrown toenail, and others struggle with a problem that keeps coming back. That is why we distinguish three types of care – depending on what you need.
for healthy feet
Classic pedicure
- neat nails and soft skin
- foot bath, hard skin removal, nail trimming and shaping
- advice on home care
from €65
skin or nail problems
Medical pedicure
when it hurts or comes back
Podiatry care for a specific problem
from €50 (single procedure)
Not sure what you need? Start with an examination.
During a podiatric examination and consultation (up to 30 minutes, €40), we look at your feet, assess their condition and suggest the most suitable care. You will know the price before you decide. If needed, we will advise you to see an appropriate specialist.
What to choose
When is a pedicure enough, and when do you need more?
A classic pedicure is the right choice if:
- your feet don’t hurt and your nails show no changes,
- you want regular care and well-groomed feet.
Choose a medical pedicure or podiatry care if:
- it hurts along the edge of a nail or the skin next to it is red,
- a nail has thickened, turned yellow or is crumbling,
- you have hard skin, calluses or corns that keep coming back,
- you have diabetes or poor circulation in your feet,
- you have a wart or a deep crack in your heel.
Prices
Indicative prices
| Podiatric examination and consultation (up to 30 minutes) | €40 |
| Foot and nail care (partial or classic pedicure) | from €65 |
| Medical pedicure | from €85 |
| Podiatry care for a specific problem (e.g. corn, cracked heels, calluses) | from €50 |
| Ingrown toenail | from €70 |
For more complex procedures, such as a nail brace, nail prosthetics or fungal nail care, the price depends on the extent of the work. We will tell you at the examination, and you can also see the exact price of each service when booking online. Nail polish removal is not included in the pedicure price and costs €15. Prices are the same at all three clinics.
Podology
Why is podiatry care different from a pedicure?
- More time. A medical pedicure takes an hour or more, because we address each problem separately.
- Hygiene. We clean and sterilise our instruments after every client. How we ensure hygiene →
- Proven aids and methods. The PODOBRACE nail brace, NEC nail prosthetics, the PACT MED procedure and the fungal test.
- The goal is a solution, not just temporary relief. With an ingrown toenail, for example, we aim to keep the problem from coming back. What our research on braces showed →
How it works
What to expect at our clinic
When you come to us with a foot problem, you have our full attention. We don’t rush – first we want to understand the problem, and then we find a solution together.
- 1. We listen – We ask what is bothering you, how long it has been going on and what you have already tried. We also want to know what shoes you wear and whether you have diabetes or another condition that affects your feet.
- 2. We assess the condition – We examine the skin and nails of your feet and explain what we see and what might be causing the problem.
- 3. We suggest a solution – We present the options and tell you how many visits will probably be needed and how much it will cost. The decision is always yours.
- 4. You get home-care instructions – We explain how to look after your feet until your next visit – for example how to cut your nails, what shoes to choose and how to care for your skin. You also receive written instructions for every service, so you always have them at hand at home.
Success is a joint effort
You spend a few hours a year with us, but your feet carry you every day. That is why the outcome also depends on what happens between visits. With an ingrown toenail, nail fungus or cracked heels, there is a lot you can do yourself: if you follow the home-care instructions and come for your check-up as agreed, the result is usually better and longer lasting.
We only recommend a home-care product when it can really help with your problem, and we always tell you why you need it and how long to use it.
Our team
Who will look after you
At our centre, a short course is not enough for professional foot care. Our team consists of podiatrists and beauticians with university degrees, and team members are also continuing their education in podiatry. Professional work is led by the head of the practice, Karmen Perko, dipl. podo. (VS), a podiatry graduate with more than 25 years of experience.
Each team member works according to their education, and more demanding procedures are carried out under the professional supervision of the head of the practice. Meet the team →
Our clinics
Where to find us
Ljubljana Bežigrad
Peričeva 21, Ljubljana (next to the Bežigrad Health Centre)
Phone: +386 31 796 740
Ljubljana Šiška
Rakuševa ulica 16, Ljubljana
Phone: +386 51 443 100
Novo mesto
Mali Slatnik 13b, Novo mesto
Phone: +386 51 480 800
Opening hours in Ljubljana: Monday to Friday 7 am – 8 pm, Saturday 7 am – 3 pm. In Novo mesto we work by appointment; the clinic is closed on Saturdays. All three clinics are in Slovenia.
You will be treated by podiatrists and medical pedicurists – meet our experts and read how we take care of hygiene and instrument sterilisation.
Services
More about individual services
FAQ FROM OUR PRACTICE
Frequently asked questions about pedicure and podiatry
For healthy feet, a classic pedicure is perfectly fine – we offer it too. But when something hurts, a nail is growing in or a problem keeps coming back, podiatry care that also addresses the cause makes sense. If you are not sure, start with an examination.
No. The price depends on what you need. A classic pedicure is suitable for regular care of healthy feet, while a medical pedicure and podiatry care are intended for solving specific problems.
With a nail brace, nail fungus or nail prosthetics, the condition changes gradually. At the check-up we see whether things are going in the right direction and adjust the care or instructions if needed. This way we keep what we have already achieved together.
No, you don’t need a referral.
When booking online, the price and duration are listed for each service. We will tell you the price of any further care at the examination.
EXPERT HELP
Didn’t find your answer?
Every foot is different. If you are not sure what kind of care you need, book an examination at Center Pedimed – together we will find a solution just for you.