Foot Scraper Gone Wrong 

As a licensed nail tech I have to say that a professional, licensed nail tech does NOT use these "cheese graters". And THIS is why. It causes small cuts in the skin where bacteria, germs and fungus can enter.

I have been licensed in mutiple states, aesthetician and nail technician. I follow state board rules to the letter. I keep my insurance up. I keep my implements sterilized and sanitized. Throw away any implements that can't be put in the autoclave. Etc. Inthe 40 years I have been in the business I have never had any clients have any problems. I clean between clients as well.

She should report this to the county agency that is responsible for periodic inspections of these salons.

She worked 8 hours on concrete floors with those feet?? 😱 Holy moly! I hope she heals soon and am so glad she has good medical care. I just wanna give her a hug and 3 weeks paid time off.

Poor lady. I think I’ll polish my own toes! You made her feet look so much better. You are so wonderful with your patients.

I'm a medical nail tech in Ohio. Our board rules prohibit the use of any blades by nail techs. The cheese grater is considered a blade. Not sure about DC regulations, but I would call the board and report this.

She asked alot of great question. Prayers to this patient & the Doc!

Bless her heart. She's in so much pain and been so worried about having healthy feet ever again. You're a great, caring doctor. I sure wish you were closer to OK so I could come see you. This is the first time I ever commented on RU-vid, but I just had to compliment your excellent "bedside manner."

The poor woman, she was very smart and sought out medical treatment. She found the right man for the job.

She needs to blast that salon on YELP! For not properly sanitizing their instruments!! Poor lady please keep us updated

Oh my gosh, this poor woman! My heart goes out to her, sending her my thoughts of a speedy recovery. You’re a wonderful doctor, so caring and kind. So great she has you to guide her through the healing process. ❤️

He s an amazing doctor, not only gives professional and specific care but is caring and willing to treat the patient kindly. Seldom do doctors actually ask questions and listen to patients.

its absolutely ridiculous that this woman had to go thru all that pain and discomfort just because somone was negligent at the nail salon and didnt clean things properly. i think they should be notified and possibly shut down until they are insprcted and are proven to be cleaning everything in between each client and also have to reimburse you for at least a portion of your medical costs. i would for sure be sooo pissed if i was her!

I just keep saying “that poor girl” over and over again. Thank heaven there are doctors like him around. Angels.

Oh my, poor lady!!! I’ve had cracks in my heals and they were very painful. So, I feel for her! Amazing that she worked an 8 hour shift with her feet like this. She has Dr. Jefferson to help her! 🤗🤗🤗

Always make sure the pedicure tubs are lined with disposable liners and tools are sanitied, package and sealed . Not mention new files and buffers. Unlined jetted tubs are cespools for bacteria.

exact reasons why i DONT get my feet done in a salon. i have the “cheese grater” but of course i can feel when to stop and it’s for my own personal use. i can’t risk any infections especially as a diabetic

Bless her heart. That has to be very painful. Too many people are getting infections and the sorts from salons. My daughter got a nail fungus from a salon. She lost 3 toenails. Within a week. Hope you heal up quick.

She did good waiting to see the doctor. I would have been at home peeling it. I can't help it.

I have tears in my eyes watching the Dr do her poor foot .My Lawd they should be ASHAMED AT THAT SALON !!!!!! Lord Bless his hands as he does his work on her feet .Lord take care of this young lady and heal her feet .We ask this in your precious name Jesus Amen Thank you in advance for I no you will heal her ..

Dr. Jefferson please sir ask your patient to keep us informed as to her progress. She has captured the hearts and sympathy of many of us who have watched her suffering.

Microplane (cheese graters) foot tools are meant to be used on DRY skin, not wet. It can cause small cuts on wet skin. I use one but it's my own and I always use it dry. Sounds like her salon needs a refresher on methods and disinfection routines.

Just the thought of sticking my feet into a foot bath that other people have used grosses the hell out of me 🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮

OMG, I have always been afraid that something like this would happen. I'm done with nail salons forever. I always feel like they are cutting corners and they are trying to save money instead of cleansing according to health department standards. Thank goodness that she found a doctor that could care for her.

You have the patience of Job, Doctor. Out of all of the podiatrists I have watched you are the most thorough. Great job!

I’ve never been to a nail salon for any procedure. Too many of my friends have ended up with infections, fungal and bacterial, even from highly rated salons. But, if I were in this woman’s position, I’d be calling an attorney. Cellulitis can be life-threatening.

And this is reason number 552 why I don't go to salons for pedicures....

She's worrying about scars?! 🤥 She needed all that infection cut off.

Sounds like it could have been a cross contamination error too. Perhaps they didn't sanitize the tool.

We need a follow up Dr.Jefferson let us know how she faired.

I had my feet done 3 weeks ago for the 1st time in 7 years. Only because I'm going through chemo and felt like a feet pampering. They probably won't see me for another 7 years. I will keep doing my own.

Awesome Job Doctor! In Texas NO cheese grater, razors, foot scraper or anything, Nothing that could cut the feet. Her feet Looks infectioned and with fungus. A lot people go to see a Doctor for infection contagious disease doctor. Here in Texas a lot of nail salons. The State board of cosmetologist has been give out fines $2,000 and up. Because of a lot of Nail Salons was using windex in their sanitizer containers, sanitize it cost a lot More then Windex . Windex is cheaper but not a sanitizer for a your tools. I am a license operator and instructor here in Texas. You are telling her the Truth, Here in Texas they have to use a foot soak liner in each Tub for each client. Tools in salon like the others tools. It take 10 minutes sanitize your implements , in 90% alcohol, bleach and EPA are approved by state board as a sanitizer. State board is going into the nail salon and testing everything now because the high volume of infections In Texas after going to the salon And The Hot Wax is still not sanitary because I have seen them take the ball of Hot wax off your feet and place it back Into the Hot Wax container, I never get hot wax anymore. Nail Salons They are also using a cheaper power for Nail pouring into a name brand bottle for nail . All kinds of Huge Fines in Texas . You can see all fine information on State Board .gov.

I’m so horrified that this should happen after a visit to a nail salon. Surely they are subject to regular visits from some authority. Ours are subject to random visits from environmental health. I’m pretty sure that each person has to be registered and to display their certificates. The poor lady must be in so much pain. Thank goodness she came to the gentlest podiatrist I’ve ever seen. Surely there is somewhere that she can report these people. I’d love to see all salons with a small autoclave unit where instruments can be sterilized properly.

I would love hear an update. This is sad and scary. I haven't been in ANY of those salons since 2012. I take care of my own nails and feet. Wishing her the best.

Doc you're the best!She should get an attorney and sue that salon forcing them to pay all podiatry bills lost of time from work, and for pain and suffering, please believe they can afford it because they always own more than one salon, in the future your own tools and products for your next pedi. I wish you well 🌹

Poor lady! I feel bad for her. You are so gentle. I was given a gift certificate for a nail salon and I threw it away...thankfully!

I’m so sorry that this happened to her. You’re doing a great job helping her. Thanks for sharing!

This doctor sounds like Denzel Washington.

WHOA. This poor woman, thank god she doesn’t seem to be a diabetic (I’d assume they would mention that if she was). That could be a major issue if she was. That salon would be getting HEATED phone call from me.

I think laws must tighten up in theses salons,they must have more training. This poor lady needs to sue the backside off of that salon.Bless you lady,hope your feet clears soon,and bless you Doctor for treating the lady in such a caring and kind way.xx

This is why I do my own nails, feet and hair.

ive never seen celulitis on the bottom of the feet before so that was interesting but i imagine very painful. i dont know how she was able to work full 8 hr shifts like that.

Law suit much, foot scrapers aren’t legal

Yeesh. I've had the "cheese grater" used on my feet dozens of times (any time I get a pedicure, actually), and I've never had this issue. After seeing this? I don't think I'll let them use it on me again!

She needs to bloody sue them! WTH?!

Wow. The doctor was kind and thorough in gathering information. He was very gentle in taking of his patient.

I always do my own feet. I went to a salon for a mother daughter pedicure a couple of months ago and they used the cheese grater on me, and I never use that. Thankfully this was not a cheap salon and everything was sterile, but I think I’ll keep doing my own. I know what to do and have all the tools. Thank you Dr. for another great video and treating this poor woman’s feet . Hope she has healed well by now.

The Dr. is so genuinely....I can tell he care about his patient. But I hope she healed correctly 🙏🏽💛

I can't imagine how painful this has been for her The patient seems to be a pretty strong woman to be dealing with this and still going to work. I hope she heals quickly.

THIS, is EXACTLY why when I’m treating my feet for frequent ingrown big toenails after working hospital security detail, I ALWAYS keep my tools cleanly and disinfected using good ol’ “Barbicide” and with the COVID-19 pandemic I’m full-swing, I take zero chances. I simply couldn’t imagine the amount of not only the physical pain and discomfort presented to the patient let alone the heartbreaking embarrassment and negative self-esteem that follows suit..and sadly, this condition of which she’d been afflicted with is a sublime example as to why ‘SANITATION IS KEY’ and what the consequences entail from lack of hygiene on the salon and their equipment.

It looks like that poor woman walked on hot coals! I've always done my own pedicures and will continue to do so after seeing this video.

Wow! I'm surprised she was even able to walk, her feet look so painful!

Wasn't sure how I felt about your videos for a couple months now but I am so glad I saw this one! Love your bedside manner and explaining things and making sure she feels comfortable throughout the procedure. I think you've grown a lot in the quality of your videos. I hope you do know that your kindness, compassion, and sincerity is noticed and appreciated!

I was going to get a pedicure tomorrow, well after this they won’t see me again

Poor lady, I hope she makes people aware of what happened to her after a visit to that awful salon. Hope she feels better soon.

Imagine grating your foot raw and then having to walk on it jesus christ poor lady 😭

Bless her heart. Let me stick to doing my own pedicures.

I was curling my toes during the entire procedure. I have definitely decided no more salon pedicures for me! Thank you for the video, which helped me make this decision! 🤗👣

what a relief!!! A lesson for all of us, if able, self foot care. Great job Doc! as usual

Can you tell us what bacteria the culture results showed?

I’ve been trying to dissuade my girls from getting pedicures in nail salons...I’m def going to show them this video! Thank you for sharing this!

I LOVE this doctor!!! He is so thorough with his patients. Thank you and your patient for sharing this educational video.♥️♥️♥️

Tough to appreciate your good work, Dr J, w/o a closer image. We who enjoy these videos want to see it all! This poor woman!

Oh I wish the camera view was closer!! I really needed a hubble view of this!! 🔭

This is ungodly looking. I love your patience and the huge amount of time and care you took with her.

Wow they really messed up this poor woman's feet big time.

I am very glad we have so many regulations in Germany regarding hygiene in nail salons even the cheap ones are safe to visit. They all display sanitizers and you can actually see how they use it on the tools. Poor lady.

That foot spa needs to held accountable, they obviously don't care enough to clean their implements properly, I truly feel for this poor lady.

I think that pedicures are wonderful, just dont go to a cheap salon where they may or may not be licensed.

Dr. Jefferson is VERY professional and has excellent chair-side manner. He speaks in such a calm, non-judging voice. I remember when I took my mother to have her toenails clipped (in Virginia)...I was SO embarrassed that she wouldn't let me care for her feet and that they had gotten so bad. I was so ashamed in thinking the Dr. would judge us, or me for the way her toenails looked. I thought they would think I didn't LOVE my mom....but she wouldn't LET me care for her feet. Then one day , hallelujah, she said "I'll go get these ol' nails clipped." It made me feel so good to have a Dr. who cared. Thank God for Podiatrists

Nice work Doc. You saved that foot from some serious infections.

Patient asks good questions. Doctor gives great, direct answers. When using tall container with blue cleanser, the instruments need to be submerged to work, no part protruding above the liquid.

I'm addicted to watching these types of videos.

God bless you Doctor Jefferson and you did a great job on this patient's feet.

Please do a follow up on her progress. This was great to watch.

This is why I do my own pedicure now. Poor lady! Looks very painful.

Bless her heart!!! You did a great job, Doc! You were so professional.

You think you're treating yourself and end up like this! Poor lady!

ANY pedicure place, that uses razors, or cheese graters? RUN AWAY FROM, FAST!!! I've seen cheese graters w wooden handles being used!!! YOU CAN'T STERILIZE WOOD! And no razors, OR graters of any kind are even legal!!! It's not worth the risk, y'all!!!

Seen other videos on foot doctors, this is the very best Doctor, he gives you a lot of information. Doctor DC shows you start to end, other doctors don't. Love this doctor's videos, thank you doctor, helps me with my husband feet, which i care for his feet

This poor woman. Lesson learned for me I'll continue to do my own pedicures. Thank God she got help from you🧡

Dr. Jefferson is this something you would report to a government agency, like the health department?

That was something to see! WoW! She was messed up, but Dr. Jefferson fixed her back up real nice!

Very hard to watch but again i can't stop watching because i want to see the end result, makes me never want to step into a nail salon in life. I don't really get pedi cures because I'm a diabetic so i don't really trust people with my feet, just the thought of it makes me cringe so i clip and file my own toes in the privacy of my home it's much more safer but i know there will come a time when i won't be able to do them myself and i pray that there's someone like Dr. KJ around that's caring patient and very knowledgeable most important kind and compassionate. I LOVE how he treats his patients and her feet looked so much better and less painful. Thanks again doctor J. GOD bless you.

Such a kind doctor.

Poor lady. What a dreadful thing to have happen. I am so glad she came along to you and will receive the very best care. Thank you for showing us your work, and thank you to your patient for allowing us to watch. I wish her ell and hope we see a follow up.

That poor gal, that looks so painful. I really feel for her. Glad she is being treated by you.

You are an excellent doctor. I love the way you care for your patients.

I love to see an update on her.

That salon should be shut down!!! This is horrendous what this woman has suffered!

Ouch! - I can imagine the poor woman’s pain and discomfort! I have a large foot file/scraper of which I always let it soak in a heavy-duty sanitizer (similar to the sanitizer that barbers use to soak their combs) for that exact reason to help mitigate or reduce the chance of serious infection. What really fascinated me was how something that’s designed to help and maintain could also create a risk of bacterial infection due to open wound exposure (visible or invisible), and could also result from cross-contamination and/or improper cleaning and sanitizing of one’s tools. Who’d have known that this could happen so easily?

Poor lady's feet! In California nail techs can't use blades. I've been getting manicures and pedicures for over 35 years and I've never had one issue. She should never go back to that salon again.

wow, every time I watch a podiatry youtube video, i'm talking to the screen, "why don't you soak that foot in water first??????". It seems pedicurists do, but podiatrists don't. DC Foot Doctor you're the first online podiatrist i've seen soaking the feet. THANK you. I feel so much better!! 😍

My heart goes out to this lady. Her feet are a hot mess. I'm glad she came to you, Dr Kevin. You were so gentle with the debridment. Thank you for showing us this terrible situation. Please update.

I’ve seen those graters before and never thought they were a good idea I’m definitely sticking to using a pumice stone

This is one of the many reasons why I stopped going to nail salons. I'm glad that this poor woman is getting her feet taken care of. Truth be told, it should have never happened. They should be reported to the health dept or whatever board that governs nail salons because the next person might end up with something worse. They should be ashamed of themselves but they're not. All they care about is getting your money. Wishing the young lady a speedy recovery. Thank you for taking care of her, doctor. Please keep us posted on her progress.

😧 This poor lady...bless you for helping her.

This is why I do my own feet lol Thank you for posting , I was just watching your older videos over and over again lol Much love from Canada 💕💕💕💕💕💕

I hope she reported them to the local city health department. This is beyond sad.

Something similar happened to my daughter. Cheap salons, poor to no sanitization. This lady is lucky to come away with her feet and her life.