I've had a pedicure done a couple of times, and I've never had this problem ever. I'm super picky about where I go, though, and I have to be extra careful because I used to get ingrown toenails all the time as a kid. I think the last two times I went, they didn't cut the cuticle, just pushed it back some, but I can't really remember. I'm sorry you had such a terrible experience!