The term "Cosmetic Foot Surgeon" - unlike the USA - is only now becoming a recognised term in the UK. As an NHS-trained Consultant Podiatric (foot) Surgeon, Mr Nandlal currently holds two NHS Consultant Posts. He also works in the private sector in North London. As such he has performed over 4000 foot and ankle procedures and feels it is very important that patients are made aware that the foot is a unique and complex mechanical structure. Operating on any foot deformity, whether for foot pain or cosmesis, requires a complete understanding of foot biomechanical function, which is essential for excellent post-operative results. This highly specialised area using biomechanical principles is unique and integral to the training of Podiatric Surgeons.
Patients often complain of bunions, unsightly lumps & bumps; bent hammer toes and flatfoot deformities. These can range from arthritic bone bumps around the joints of the feet, to soft-tissue lumps such as ganglion cysts. These may be unsightly and painful and can usually be very simply removed, although arthritic joint lumps may indicate more serious joint disease and can require more extensive surgery. Even painful and unsightly corns can most often be cured by a quick & simple operation.
Painful or not, patients may still be very embarrassed about their feet and frequently report that they would never wear sandals or expose their feet, for example on the beach or at the swimming pool. The feet are certainly no less deserved of cosmetic attention than any other part of the body and providing patients are made aware of the range of post-operative potential risks and complications, as for any operation, then cosmetic foot surgery can be undertaken. But remember, it is possible to end up with a straighter looking foot or toe which hurts more than it did prior to surgery!
A Modern Foot Specialist
Podiatric surgeons are the only practicing foot surgery specialists in the UK whose entire training spans eleven years totally dedicated to the foot and associated structures. Further to this they are the only foot specialists in the UK who are formally examined in foot surgery and foot surgery techniques.
Having initially gained a 3-year degree in clinical podiatry, award of Fellowship of the College of Podiatry (Surgery) - FCPodS - is gained after 5 further years of post-graduate training and examination by the Faculty of Podiatric Surgery, College of Podiatry. A further 3-years training under a Consultant is then required to gain the Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) - 11 years in total.
Podiatric surgeons are independently trained (similar to dental surgeons), and are, therefore, not registered medical practitioners. They are registered under the regulatory body, the Health Professions Council UK (HPC). Mr Nandlal's HPC registration number is CH. 8732 | 
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