What is Swift?
Swift is a brand new concept that uses microwave energy to treat verrucae in a very controlled and precise way. It is the most effective treatment for verrucae on the market. Treatment takes up to 10 seconds per verruca and there is no anaesthetic or dressings required, which means you can continue your everyday activities immediately.
How does it work?
Microwave energy is delivered directly to the site of the verruca using a hand-held probe. It sends microwaves to a precise and predetermined depth leaving surrounding tissue undamaged. It targets water molecules within the skin, creating heat. This activates an immune response, which destroys the infected cells.
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Are Microwaves safe?
Microwaves have been used in clinics for over 30 years, particularly in the fields of cancer and tumour treatment. Microwaves are a form of non-ionising radiation, which means they cannot cause damage to the DNA of living things. Aside from kitchen appliances, microwaves are used in a number of every day devices including wifi, mobile phones and bluetooth.
Does it hurt?
Verruca treatment with Swift is extremely quick and requires no dressings, causing minimal disruption to your day. This also means that you don’t need to keep your foot dry in the bath or shower. The procedure lasts just seconds. Some people experience discomfort during this time, likened to a bee sting. It lasts for such a short time, most people have no awareness of the treatment after about 2 or 3 minutes. We also adjust the power levels to help with this if needed.
What is the success rate?
| Treatments | Number of appointments required | Dressings required? | Success rate |
| Cryotherapy | 3-10 | Yes | 39% |
| Silver Nitrate | 5-12 | Yes | 43% |
| Salicylic Acid | 10-12 | Yes | 53% |
| Faulkners Needling | 3 | Yes | 69% |
| SWIFT MICROWAVE THERAPY | 3 | No | 83% |
At the Perfect Feet Podiatry Clinic, we offer a package of three treatments spaced at 3-5 week intervals. This has been shown to give the best results. Occasionally, further treatments may be required, particularly with long standing verrucae. These can be purchased separately if needed.
To book an appointment for Swift or to discuss options, please either:
- Call 01530 414576 or 07872857332
- Email us at [email protected]