Don't attempt to cut or shave away your corns as this can lead to a potentially dangerous infection of the surrounding tissues. Cutting or shaving corns should only be done by a doctor.

Does removing a corn leave a hole?

Treatment of hard corns

As a hard corn is actually a callus but with a deep hard centre, once the callus part has been removed, the centre needs to be cut out. This is called “enucleation” of the centre. Removal, or enucleation, of the centre will leave a dimple or hole in the tissue of the foot.

What happens if you don't get a corn removed?

Untreated corns can lead to infection, changes in posture and bodily alignment, complications in people with diabetes. A corn, also known as a clavus, is a thickening of the skin that usually develops on the foot due to repeated friction and pressure.