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foot facelift

n. surgical or cosmetic enhancement of the feet. Subjects: , , ,
Citations: 1997 Paul McInerney Illawarra Mercury (Australia) (July 16) “Raffle Rigmarole A Riotous Laugh” p. 11: During a pedicure (that’s a foot facelift) this week, the beautician explained she was using a paddle-like instrument that used to be known as a pedi-file. Since the Wood Royal Commission hearings, they have been known as pedi-paddles! 2003 Sarah Baxter Times (London, England.) (Aug. 10) “Women cut off toes to wear stilettos” p. E2: Dr. Suzanne Levine, who operated on Richards, is known as the “foot facelift doctor.” She performs about 300 foot operations a year, a phenomenon she ascribes to the reluctance of women to accept middle age. 2004 Jane Common Daily Star (U.K.) (Apr. 18) “Steps to heaven” p. 11: The latest craze to hit Britain from New York is the foot facelift. Originating with catwalk models, it involves Restylane being injected into the balls of the feet to give them extra padding and make wearing high heels more comfortable. 2005 Laila Weir East Bay Express (Oakland, California) (Jan. 5) “The Designer Foot”: Dr. Oliver Zong is a New York podiatrist who has built his career around cosmetic foot surgery. He offers “toe tucks” to slim the pinky toe and “foot facelifts” to narrow and beautify the whole foot.

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