As a qualified podiatrist with extensive experience in foot health, I offer a specialised verruca removal service using the latest advanced microwave therapy system (Swift), which is highly effective and clinically proven to achieve excellent results.
This innovative treatment delivers precise, low-dose microwave energy directly to the verruca tissue, stimulating your body’s natural immune response to target and eliminate the underlying HPV virus, often with significantly less pain and faster healing compared to traditional methods like cryotherapy or acid treatments.
During your consultation, I will thoroughly assess your verrucae, discuss your medical history, and tailor a treatment plan (typically requiring just 3-4 short sessions) ensuring minimal disruption to your daily life, no need for dressings, and a high success rate even for stubborn or multiple verrucae.
Book an appointment today for professional, comfortable, and lasting relief.
What is Swift Microwave Therapy?
Swift is a clinically proven treatment system developed specifically for verrucas and warts. It uses precise, low-dose microwave energy to trigger the body’s own immune response against the HPV virus.
Unlike cryotherapy or acid treatments that destroy surface tissue, Swift delivers controlled microwave energy directly into the affected tissue. This creates a controlled thermal response that alerts the immune system to the viral presence, enabling the body to clear the infection naturally.
Key advantages of the technology:
- Precision: microwaves penetrate consistently to the target depth without affecting surrounding healthy skin.
- Clean and safe: no skin breakage, no fumes, no risk of viral aerosolisation.
- No dressings or downtime: normal activities can resume immediately.
Clinical studies show resolution rates of 75–85% with Swift, often achieved in just 2–4 sessions, significantly better than many traditional methods.
The Swift Verruca Treatment Process
Treatment begins with a comprehensive initial consultation to assess the verruca(s), review medical history, and confirm suitability for Swift therapy.
During a session:
- The area is cleaned; local anaesthetic is not required.
- A handheld applicator delivers short bursts (2–5 seconds) of microwave energy directly to the lesion, typically 5–10 applications per verruca.
- Patients feel brief bursts of heat or discomfort, similar to a quick pinprick.
- The entire procedure per lesion takes only a few minutes.
Most patients require 3–4 sessions, spaced about 4 weeks apart to allow the immune response to develop progressively.
Post-treatment, any mild soreness (similar to a bruise) usually resolves within 24–48 hours. There are no open wounds, and patients can shower, exercise, and wear normal shoes immediately.
Benefits of Swift Verruca Treatment
- High success rates, even for long-standing, resistant, or multiple verrucas.
- Minimal pain and no significant downtime.
- Faster resolution compared to traditional methods.
- Lower recurrence rates due to immune-system activation.
- Suitable for most patients, including children (generally from age 8–10, subject to assessment) and those who have failed previous treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What causes verrucas?
Verrucas are caused by specific strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) entering the skin, usually through minor cuts or abrasions in moist environments such as swimming pools or communal changing rooms.
How effective is Swift microwave therapy?
Clinical evidence shows resolution rates of 75–85% after a full course, with many clinics reporting even higher success for resistant cases.
Is the treatment painful?
Most patients experience only brief, tolerable discomfort during the energy bursts, considerably less than cryotherapy. No anaesthetic is needed.
How many sessions are needed?
Typically 3–4 sessions, spaced 4 weeks apart. Some smaller or newer verrucas may clear sooner.
Are there side effects?
Side effects are minimal. Mild tenderness may occur for 24–48 hours. Blisters and scarring are rare due to the precise, non-ablative nature of the treatment.
Can children have Swift treatment?
Yes, it is safe for children who can tolerate the brief sensation. Suitability is assessed during consultation.
What if previous treatments have failed?
Swift is particularly effective for verrucas resistant to acids, freezing, or needling.
Ready to resolve your verruca? Book an appointment for professional, comfortable, and lasting relief with advanced Swift microwave therapy.