Plantar wart removal is the best way to relieve the discomfort caused by these lesions that form on the bottom of your feet. Swift therapy offers a solution that uses state of the art microwave technology o stimulate your body’s own immune response to the virus causing plantar warts. (A form of the HPV virus.) It’s a non-invasive treatment with high success rates that causes minimal if any discomfort or downtime. Want to learn more? Keep reading for all the details!
What are plantar warts?
Plantar warts often manifest as small, hard growths on the soles of your feet. They’re caused by HPV (the human papilloma virus). And they can cause significant pain and discomfort, especially when you walk. Rough and spongy to the touch, they can look like a piece of cauliflower with tiny black specks in the center. And, while these specks don’t look like much, they’re actually small, clotted blood vessels that ‘feed’ the wart.
With that nourishment, warts can grow to a half an inch in diameter. And multiple warts can cluster together in a mosaic pattern. Especially when larger, the warts can make it painful to walk. Some people say they feel like having a pebble stuck in your shoe. Plus, pressure on your feet can push these warts inward, causing even more discomfort.
Anyone can get plantar warts, but kids, teens and adults with compromised immunity are particularly susceptible. Contagious, these warts often spread in communal areas like locker rooms or swimming pools. But they can also spread from direct contact. Now, not everyone exposed to the HPV virus will develop plantar warts. And plantar warts can often disappear, on their own and without intervention. However, the process can take years. And warts may return, even after disappearing or seeking traditional treatments. As such, many people come to our Houston podiatry practice for lasting plantar wart removal in the form of Swift Therapy.
Plantar wart removal with Swift Therapy ![Plantar warts on the bottom of a foot]()
Swift treatment for plantar warts offers a cutting edge approach to the wart removal process. It has revolutionized the way we deal with this common condition. And that’s because the treatment is the product of years of advanced medical research. Championed by podiatrists like Dr. Andrew Schneider, it is touted around the world for both its effectiveness and its non-invasive nature.
Unlike traditional plantar wart removal methods that involve discomfort and the potential for scarring, Swift Therapy offers a non-invasive, scar-free solution. Plus, it’s designed with patient comfort and convenience in mind. When you choose this treatment option, there’s no need for anesthesia, no post-procedural bandage, and no downtime for recovery afterward. You’ll be back on your feet immediately after treatment, with minimal disruption to your daily routine.
But how does this plantar wart removal treatment work? Swift Therapy uses microwave technology to enable your immune system to target and fight off the HPV virus that causes plantar warts. It does so by exposing the specific HPV proteins in your body, allowing the immune system to recognize them and begin cleansing them from the body. It’s safe, and its efficacy has been proven in multiple clinical trials. Moreover, the treatment sessions are short, typically lasting no more than ten minutes. And most patients need only three to four sessions to complete the wart removal process.
What to Expect During a Swift Wart Removal Session
During a Swift session, we first apply a probe to your plantar wart. Next, it emits very low intensity microwave energy. The waves emitted heat up water in the skin cells both within and surrounding your wart. This heating causes localized cell destruction. And, in the process, it stimulates an immune response by forcing your body to recognize and combat the HPV virus it previously failed to detect.
You may feel mild discomfort during the procedure. But it lasts mere seconds. In fact, the entire procedure takes seconds per wart, making it an incredibly fast plantar wart removal method. And, unlike other wart treatments involving cutting, burning or freezing the warts, it’s a completely safe, non-invasive treatment, with no known side effects or risks.
Swift Therapy’s precision in targeting warts, coupled with its rapid procedure time, makes it a groundbreaking treatment option for plantar warts. It’s an exciting advancement offering you a safe, fast and lasting solution to a common problem. (Studies show that Swift eliminates 84% of cases after the prescribed series of treatments. And the recurrence rate afterward is less than 1%. In contrast, traditional plantar wart removal methods involving salicylic acid have success rates hovering around 50%.) And, with less time devoted to treatment and recovery, you’ll be back on your feet in no time!
If you’re struggling with plantar warts, it’s definitely worth considering Swift Therapy for its remarkable effectiveness. You can request a plantar wart removal consultation at our Houston podiatry practice by calling us at 713-785-7881 or by clicking here to request an appointment.
