SWIFT Verruca Treatment
SWIFT Microwave Therapy for Verruca
What is SWIFT?
SWIFT is a new breakthrough technology that uses microwaves, in this case for the treatment and eradication of verruca. A probe which is connected to a generator is used to deliver microwave energy to the skin to treat the verruca.
Who can benefit from SWIFT?
Anyone with a verruca who wants to try the most effective treatment available to eradicate the infection. One of the great things about SWIFT is that even if you have multiple verruca on one or both feet, only the largest verruca needs to be treated. The treatment does not need to be applied to each verruca individually, this is because if the treatment works it will stimulate a response to clear the viral infection which will clear all the verruca.
What does SWIFT involve?
SWIFT involves the application of microwave therapy directly to the verruca through. A generator leads to a probe which is applied to the verruca.
An average of 3-4 treatments are required, treatment should be performed around four weeks apart, although some may require more/less treatments. Research shows after 3 treatments, 8/10 patients’ verrucas have cleared!
There is no local anesthetic needed prior to SWIFT, and patients aren’t required to apply any home treatments or interventions in between appointments – just attend for the SWIFT treatments. There are no dressings applied post treatment and there will be no wounds or lesions around the verruca.
How effective is it?
SWIFT emblation have advised that the clinical effectiveness is
- 76% following three treatments
- 84% following four treatments
There is no single treatment or intervention available that is 100% effective and guaranteed to treat verruca infections.
Does it hurt?
It has been described to feel like a bee sting which quickly comes and goes (a two second sting each time). If the verruca is already quite painful then it may be more uncomfortable so, but in general is tolerated very well.
Similar treatments / services that could help?
There are many different treatment options for treating verruca, similar options we offer are:
- Caustic (acid) applications – Silver Nitrate
- Topical applications – Verrutop
- Verruca debridement
- Home treatments
If you would like further information regarding prices or about the treatment, please get in touch with our reception team who will be happy to help. If you would like to speak to a podiatrist before arranging an assessment this can also be arranged. Alternatively, booking in for a consultation with the podiatrist who can discuss the best treatment plan for you.