Corn Removal
Safe and effective removal of corns to relieve pressure and pain, with advice to minimise recurrence.
- Precise debridement
- Footwear and offloading advice
- Follow-up care where needed
Gentle, quick treatment by a registered podiatrist with immediate comfort gains for most patients.
Corn Removal at the Foot & Ankle Centre provides safe, effective, and immediate relief from painful corns caused by pressure, friction, footwear rubbing, or underlying foot deformities. Corns can make walking uncomfortable and can quickly return if the root cause is not addressed. Our expert clinicians specialise in gentle, precise removal using sterile podiatric techniques designed to restore comfort and prevent recurrence.
During your appointment, the corn is carefully debrided (reduced) by a clinician—instantly relieving pressure and pain. We also assess contributing factors such as toe deformities, bunions, hammertoes, gait abnormalities, and footwear issues. When necessary, we offer long-term solutions including custom orthotics, protective padding, footwear advice, and specialist surgical correction for recurring corns linked to structural problems.
At the Foot & Ankle Centre, our goal is not only to remove corns but to stop them coming back by treating the underlying cause. Patients enjoy fast relief, expert care, and tailored treatment plans that improve comfort with every step.
FAQs
A corn is a small, hard area of thickened skin that forms due to pressure or friction. Corns often appear on the tops of toes, between toes, or on weight-bearing areas of the foot.
Common causes include tight or narrow footwear, toe deformities (hammertoes, claw toes), bunions, long or overlapping toes, abnormal foot mechanics, and high-pressure areas when walking.
A clinician gently removes the corn using sterile podiatric instruments. This is a quick, painless procedure that provides immediate relief.
No. Corn removal is typically painless because the corn itself is dead skin. Most patients feel instant improvement.
It depends on whether the underlying cause is addressed. If friction or pressure continues, the corn may return. We provide long-term strategies to reduce recurrence.
Yes—especially if caused by bone pressure or footwear rubbing. We may recommend custom orthotics, footwear modifications, protective cushions, toe separators, or surgical options for severe deformities to reduce recurrence.
Most corns do not require surgery. If structural problems such as bunions or hammertoes cause persistent corns, surgery may be considered for permanent correction.
Yes—but only when performed by a trained clinician. Diabetic patients should avoid self-treatment due to increased risk of infection or skin injury.
This varies. Some patients need maintenance every 6–12 weeks, while others only require occasional treatment once underlying causes are addressed.
Contact the Foot & Ankle Centre via our website, phone, or online enquiry form. Our clinicians will assess the corn, remove it safely, and advise on preventing future problems.