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Flesh-Eating Fish -- The Latest Pedicure Trend

Posted by: Dr. Mercola
August 12 2008 | 1,770 views

The use of garra rufa, a type of carp also known as a “doctor fish,” has recently become a popular treatment at a Virginia nail salon. The unique pedicure involves dunking feet into a tub of water filled with the fish, which then proceed to eat away dead skin. Because they have no teeth, the fish are unable to bite live flesh.

Yvonne Hair and Nails salon has been offering pedicures involving hungry fish for four months. They decided to use carp due to sanitation issues surrounding the use of razors.

The practice originated in Asia, where it has been spreading through spas and salons.

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Finding Dulcinea July 21, 2008

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