Step Past Plantar Warts with SWIFT
Plantar warts present both aesthetic woes and sensitivity-induced aches. Caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), these unwelcome guests flourish in warm, moist environments like locker rooms or swimming pools. In addition to their unsightly appearance and the pain they inflict, plantar warts also have a nasty habit of recurring when they seem to have vanished.
Fortunately, we’ve got SWIFT, a cutting-edge technology that’s specifically designed for plantar wart removal. Put your feet up for a moment and let the Clifton Foot & Ankle Center break down the benefits of this powerful new treatment option.
Wait, What Kind of Warts Now?
- Plantar warts are the contagious results of the HPV virus, growing in layers deep within the skin.
- Traditional treatments for removing them, such as salicylic acid creams or freezing, often require a lengthy and sometimes painful application process.
- While lasers offer quicker removal, they can damage surrounding tissue and leave scars.
- All these methods often suffer from one major drawback: Recurrence. In many cases, the warts will come back. And for some unfortunate adults, they can endure for years.
SWIFT: A Better Solution
This innovative technology utilizes low-dose microwave energy delivered through a specialized probe. It targets the wart tissue directly, stimulating your body’s natural immune response to fight the HPV virus and eliminate the wart from the inside out.
SWIFT boasts several advantages over other treatments:
- It’s virtually painless, unlike freezing or laser treatments.
- It targets the wart specifically, minimizing damage to healthy tissue.
- Some studies show a success rate near 77% in 3-4 treatment sessions spaced 4 weeks apart.
- Unlike lasers, SWIFT leaves no unsightly scars, preserving the smooth terrain of your soles.
- Get back on your feet quickly; SWIFT requires no bandages or special post-treatment care.
- A study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery found that SWIFT was “significantly more effective” than cryotherapy (freezing) in treating plantar warts, with higher patient satisfaction and lower recurrence rates.
Let us rid you of plantar warts once and for all! If you’d like to know more about SWIFT or other treatment options, Dr. Kenneth Wilhelm is ready to assist you at our office in Centreville, Virginia. To schedule an appointment, call (703) 996-3000 or contact us online today.