Pōdex® is not yet stocked by every podiatrist, foot care clinic or nail specialist. If you would prefer professional application but cannot find someone who already offers the system, there is another option.
You can purchase the Pōdex® Professional Nail Lifting Starter Kit and ask your preferred podiatrist, chiropodist, foot care professional or appropriately trained nail specialist to assess your nail and consider applying it for you.
The practitioner must decide whether the system is suitable and whether their clinic permits the use of a product supplied by a customer. Contact the clinic before purchasing or booking an appointment.
Can I Bring My Own Pōdex® Kit to a Professional?
Yes. The Professional Nail Lifting Starter Kit contains the Pōdex® 3-Step Nail Lifting Gel System and the main tools required for application.
You can send the practitioner links to the product information, application guide and official training video before your appointment. This gives them time to understand the system and decide whether they are willing to use it.
Some clinics use only products supplied through their own approved channels. Others may be open to reviewing a professional system brought in by a client. The final decision rests with the practitioner.
Who Can I Ask?
Professional titles vary between countries, but suitable people to contact may include:
- a podiatrist or chiropodist
- a foot health practitioner
- a foot care nurse
- a professional foot care specialist
- an appropriately trained nail technician
- a clinic offering non-invasive nail correction
Ask whether they assess curved, involuted or ingrown toenails and whether they are willing to review a client-supplied nail lifting system.
You could write:
I have found a professional non-invasive nail lifting system called Pōdex®. Would you be willing to review the product information and assess whether it is suitable for my toenail?
What Should the Professional Review?
Before applying Pōdex®, the practitioner should review:
- the condition of the nail and surrounding skin
- the official application instructions
- curing requirements
- contraindications and precautions
- the removal and reapplication process
Pōdex® should not be applied to an open wound, active infection, unhealed surgical site or severely damaged nail.
For more safety information, read who should avoid using Pōdex® on our FAQ page.
What Comes in the Starter Kit?
The Pōdex® Professional Nail Lifting Starter Kit includes:
- Pōdex® PREP
- Pōdex® LIFT
- Pōdex® SEAL
- Pōdex® EDGE Electric Filing Pen
- Pōdex® GLOW UV/LED Lamp
- Pōdex® SWEEP Cleaning Brush
Bringing the complete system means the professional does not need to purchase separate equipment before reviewing it.
Can Pōdex® Be Applied at Home?
Trained home users may apply Pōdex® after watching the official training video and following the application instructions carefully.
Professional application may be more appropriate when the nail is severely curved, difficult to reach or painful, or when you are unsure whether the nail is suitable.
Anyone with diabetes, poor circulation, reduced sensation, an open wound or signs of infection should seek professional advice rather than attempting treatment without an assessment.
Pōdex® is a cosmetic nail correction product, not a medical treatment. It should not be applied to an open wound, active infection, inflamed skin or an unhealed surgical area. Anyone with diabetes, poor circulation, reduced sensation or persistent pain should seek professional advice before use.
Buy Pōdex® and Ask a Professional to Apply It
Not having a local Pōdex® provider does not prevent you from discussing the system with a professional you already trust.
Contact the clinic first. If the practitioner is willing to review it, purchase the complete Starter Kit or simply the Pōdex® Professional 3-Step Nail Lifting Gel System and provide them with the official Pōdex® instructions and training materials.
Shop the Pōdex® Professional Nail Lifting Starter Kit
Watch the Official Pōdex® Professional Application Training Video