Foot Filler Treatment

Reduce Foot Pain by Restoring Natural Cushioning With Little to No Side Effects and a Short Recovery Time

Foot Pain: Given how many people struggle with it, it does not get the attention it deserves. According to HealthinAging, about 75% to 81% of Americans experience foot pain at some point in their lives. Approximately 17% to 36% of adults suffer from chronic foot pain. Among older adults, the incidence of chronic foot pain reaches 87%.[1]

Foot pain is a common ailment, and for years, the typical treatments included invasive surgeries or steroid injections.

Not at The Art of Foot & Ankle.

As southeast Michigan’s best minimally invasive foot surgery suite and regenerative medicine specialist, The Art of Foot & Ankle practices safe, stress-free, comfortable, and simple orthopedic operations that get to the root causes of foot pain. To help people address foot pain without surgery, The Art of Foot and Ankle offers a state-of-the-art service called foot filler treatment.

What is Foot Filler Treatment?

In simple terms, effective foot filler treatment uses a versatile, noninvasive procedure to inject fat into the foot pads. Feet need cushioning, and a common source of foot pain (especially in older adults) is the deterioration of the body’s natural fatty pads in the feet. Thinning skin, atrophying fad pads, and calluses can all lead to foot pain, and foot fillers reduce foot pain by addressing those root causes.

What is Leneva Foot Filler?

Leneva is a fat-grafting injection used to replace the fat cushioning located in the bottom of the foot, especially on the ball of the foot and other areas of the feet that receive most of the body’s weight. Leneva is made from donated fat cells that have been stripped from donated human fat.

One of the miraculous features of Leneva foot injections is that, once Birmingham, Michigan’s leading podiatrist Dr. Ashim Wadehra performs the minimally invasive foot filler procedure, the Leneva injection kickstarts the body’s ability to produce more fat on the bottom of the feet.

“Think of the Leneva as a scaffolding that provides a base structure for the body to then build new foot cushioning around,” Dr. Wadehra says.

Conditions Treated by Leneva Foot Filler and Benefits of Foot Filler Treatment

Foot filler treatments typically address conditions like:

Fat pad atrophy

Foot fillers treat volume loss, i.e., the process by which the feet lose some of the natural fat that provides padding and cushioning while giving the feet their full, healthy look. In a single, noninvasive procedure, the feet regain a youthful, revitalized appearance while addressing the root causes of foot pain.

Addressing foot deformities

Some foot deformities can be treated with foot filler injections.

Relieving metatarsal strain

Leneva foot filler can be used to augment the fat pads in the metatarsal area (the arch of the foot), thereby alleviating pressure and reducing pain.

Reducing plantar fasciitis pain

The additional support and cushioning provided by the foot filler may reduce pain associated with plantar fasciitis.

Other benefits

The most common benefits of foot filler treatments include pain relief, improved shock absorption, enhanced mobility, and better footwear comfort. Foot fillers also help treat other foot-related conditions the patient may be struggling with, like painful corns, calluses, and metatarsalgia (pain in the ball of the foot).

Noninvasive foot filler treatments in Michigan, like those offered at The Art of Foot & Ankle, can also enhance aesthetics, improve cosmetic appearance, and improve quality of life.

How Does the Leneva Foot Filler Procedure Work?

The best minimally invasive treatments for foot pain are often the simplest. A Leneva foot filler treatment involves a small Lidocaine injection for localized numbing, followed by a Leneva injection into the target area. The procedure is performed in a single short visit to Dr. Wadehra’s restorative medicine clinic in Birmingham, Michigan.

Who is Leneva Foot Filler For?

Leneva foot filler is a good first choice for people experiencing a range of unwanted orthopedic conditions, from shooting pain to periodic discomfort, from chronic foot issues to difficulties walking or exercising. Leneva is also for those who wish to restore a full, youthful appearance in their feet.

Minimally invasive foot filler is also an excellent treatment for foot pain, especially for people who have already tried orthotics or other treatments. When other foot ache treatments don’t work, Leneva foot filler procedures often do.

What can Patients Expect After Foot Filler Injections?

Some soreness is not unusual after a foot filler procedure. To ensure the foot filler injections perform their intended function, patients are sent home in a walking boot to wear for 2 weeks, after which they can return to regular shoes. Patients may choose to utilize foot filler treatment alongside orthotics, such as shoe and boot inserts.

How are Foot Filler Injections Different from Other Orthopedic Treatments?

Foot filler injections are the best solution for foot pain because they address the root cause of discomfort. Most pain symptoms at or near the feet stem from the feet losing some of their cushioning over time.

Steroids like cortisone can provide temporary relief, but they’re not helpful in the long run because they don’t address the need for cushioning.

Contact Us to See if Foot Filler Treatment is Right for You

Leneva foot filler injections are a great example of what regenerative medicine is all about. This revolutionary approach to orthopedic care is giving people back the use of their feet, often restoring their ability to wear high heels, dance, play sports, run, lift weights, and engage in activities they hadn’t been able to do for years.

For the best minimally invasive foot and ankle surgeon and regenerative medicine specialist in Greater Detroit, call The Art of Foot & Ankle at (248) 341-0602 or use our online contact form to schedule an appointment.

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[1] HA. “Foot Problems.” Health in Aging, 2023. healthinaging.org