Swift Microwave Treatment For Verruca
What Is A Verruca?
Verrucae are plantar warts that commonly occur on the soles of the feet or around the toe area. They are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which is highly contagious through direct person to person contact. There are various forms of HPV which all relate to various parts of the human body.
What Is SWIFT®?
Swift is a new technology, developed in the UK, which has been licenced for the general treatment of Verruca and skin lesions in Podiatry and Dermatology. Swift uses microwave energy which is delivered through a special probe applied to the skin to treat the affected tissue. Microwaves have been in use for over 30 years, and are employed globally in the effective treatment of cancer. The same fundamental power that powers Swift, is also being used in the treatment of lung, liver, kidney and breast cancer in countries all over the world.
Before your treatment, your podiatrist may remove some of the overlying hard skin on the verruca. The Swift probe is held in contact with the skin, and the treatment lasts approximately 3- 5 seconds. Pain levels vary from patient to patient, but most people liken the sensation to a pain similar to an injection or scratch lasting 2 – 3 seconds then quickly subsiding. There is no need for an anaesthetic and no need for a dressing.
In some cases the area may feel tender, but will not prevent you from undertaking normal daily activities.
This depends on how you respond to treatment. In some cases, you may need more than three session (these are usually 4 weeks apart depending on the response). Your podiatrist will be able to discuss this with you.
Each single treatment with Swift costs £140 or the recommended course of 3 treatments, if paid together is £400.
We at Fix My Foot will make a full assessment and discuss whether Swift treatment can help you and advise whether you are eligible. If you have tried various verruca treatments to no effect, then Swift microwave energy might be for you. However, precautions include:
Please Note: Other Treatments for verrucae / verruca are available include cryosurgery (freezing) or the use of strong acids Or Faulknor’s Needling
It is worth noting that NO single treatment for verrucae / verruca warts is 100% effective, and there is no guarantee that the verrucae / verruca warts will not return.