Wellness Wows (Fish Spa)

 Some Notable Facts About Fish Spa

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BY PRAMITA BOSE

Other Skin Regions

While fish spas are most commonly associated with removing cuticles from the feet and toes, other parts of the body can also be exposed to this treatment, especially in some advanced or specialised fish spa services. For example, some salons offer fish spa remedies for hands, elbows, knees and even the back. However, it’s essential to note that the healing procedure for other body parts might vary and may require more care due to the sensitivity of different skin areas.


Essential Aqua Elements

Bitten by the curiosity bug, one wishes to know the ingredients mixed into the water of the basin, tank or an aquarium for the fish therapy.

The water used in fish spas is generally kept clean and filtered. It may not contain any extra components or substances unless specified for therapeutic purposes (like the essential oils). The water is changed regularly or strained and purified between each session to retain hygiene while the temperature is typically maintained at a comfortable 28°C to 30°C (82°F to 86°F). This temperature range ensures comfortable survival of the fishes while also being ideal for the human skin.

 

Precautions

If a customer complains of discomfort or encounters skin allergies during or post fish pedicure session, a slew of necessary measures can immediately be taken by a spa centre to tackle the prevalent exigency.

If a customer experiences discomposure or skin irritation, the following can be implemented:

Instant removal: The client enduring problems should be asked to remove his/her feet from the tank to stop any further contact with the fishes.

 

Rinse and soothe: The affected area must be rinsed well with clean, cool water and antibiotic creams should be applied.

 

  Consultation: If the reaction is severe and continues unabated, the spa should recommend visiting a doctor or a dermatologist for further evaluation.

 

Distress Hour

Most parlours or salons do not keep a medical specialist on standby during a fish spa session as these treatments are generally considered safe but the fact is, there is a dearth of sufficient studies and trials to support this practice. Another cause for worry is the inadequate training of the staff to deal with similar emergencies on an urgent basis as the first responders.

 

Toothless Bite

The Garra rufa fish does not have a sharp set of teeth. Instead, it uses its small, toothless mouths to gently nibble on and extract the dead skin cells. It is attracted to the dead skin rather than feeding on living skin. The fish does not harm the skin as it only targets the dead skin layer and isn’t capable of drawing blood either. This fish is exclusively used for skin spas because its nibbling action helps exfoliate the skin naturally, thus providing a gentle yet effective treatment.

 

Duration

A typical fish spa session lasts 20 to 30 minutes. This timeframe allows the fish enough time to work on exfoliating the dead skin without causing uneasiness to the client.

 

Pocket Pinch

The cost of a fish spa treatment can largely vary depending on the location, the size of the session and provision of a package of add-on services. On average, a fish pedicure or a foot spa session can range from Rs. 1,000 to Rs 1,500.

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