Questions & Answers about Swift Technology for Plantar Warts
What is Swift technology?
Swift technology is a non-invasive, safe, effective, new way to treat plantar warts. Swift uses a special probe that delivers a controlled dose of microwave energy to the skin. Microwave energy, used for decades in various branches of medicine, targets the root of the problem – the HPV virus. This targeted dose of energy provokes a natural immune response in the body against HPV.
What are the advantages over other forms of wart treatment?
Traditional treatments such as liquid nitrogen, lasers, and acids can be corrosive – not only to the wart but also to the surrounding healthy tissue. In contrast, the Swift probe’s precise placement doesn’t destroy any tissue. Instead, it awakens the immune system to attack the virus that caused your wart in the first place. Warts treated the “old” way have a good chance of coming back. But with Swift, there’s less than a 1% chance of recurrence.
Is it painful?
Pain is subjective, but for most people, the pain is minimal and brief. You’ll have a few seconds of discomfort at most, and then you’re free to get on with your day.
How long does treatment take?
Plan on coming to our Fairfax County podiatry office once a month for three or four months. Each session is relatively short, lasting only 5-10 minutes between the time you take off your sock and put it back on again.
Who is eligible?
Just about anyone with a wart or warts on their foot is a candidate for Swift. Typically, insurance won’t cover Swift technology. But this safe, effective treatment can be an excellent investment for anyone who’s suffered long-term with annoying plantar warts. Schedule a consultation with our board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Kenneth R. Wilhelm, to determine if you are eligible, how long treatment is likely to take, and how much it will cost.
For more information about Swift treatment of plantar warts, call Clifton Foot & Ankle Center’s office in Centreville, Virginia at (703) 996-3000, or make an appointment with Dr. Wilhelm online.
