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Though they're still hugely popular in Asia and the Middle East, "fish pedicures" (where small fish nibble at the bottoms of feet, removing calluses and hard parts) were banned in New York and other states in 2011. In countries like Thailand and Malaysia, these pedis can cost as little as $5.