Plantar Wart Treatment at Leading Health Podiatry

Plantar warts can be both painful and persistent, making it difficult to enjoy daily activities. If you’re looking for an effective solution to treat plantar warts, Leading Health Podiatry is here to help. Our team of qualified podiatrists offers advanced treatments to eliminate plantar warts, including SWIFT Microwave Therapy, a revolutionary option that is proven to be highly effective.

What are Plantar Warts?

Plantar warts are growths that appear on the soles of your feet, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). These warts can be painful, especially when standing or walking, and can sometimes spread or recur if not treated properly. Plantar warts are often found in clusters, and they can be tough to treat with over-the-counter remedies.

Causes of Plantar Warts

Plantar warts are caused by a viral infection that enters the skin through small cuts or breaks on the feet. The virus is highly contagious and can spread in warm, moist environments like pools, showers, and locker rooms. If left untreated, these warts can grow larger and cause more discomfort.

Symptoms of Plantar Warts

The symptoms of plantar warts can vary, but the most common signs include:

• A hard, thickened area of skin with a rough texture on the soles of the feet.
• Pain or discomfort when standing or walking.
• Small black dots in the wart, which are blood vessels.
• Clusters of warts, often in a mosaic pattern.

SWIFT Microwave Therapy for Plantar Warts

At Leading Health Podiatry, we offer SWIFT Microwave Therapy to treat plantar warts. This advanced, non-invasive treatment uses microwave energy to target and destroy the wart tissue, helping to eliminate the wart and stimulate the body’s immune response to fight the virus. The procedure is quick, virtually painless, and requires no recovery time.

How Does SWIFT Microwave Therapy Work?

1. Local Anesthesia (if necessary): Our podiatrists may apply a local anesthetic to numb the affected area.
2. Microwave Application: Using the SWIFT device, microwave energy is delivered to the wart. This causes a mild thermal reaction in the tissue, promoting the body’s immune system to fight the virus.
3. Aftercare: There is no downtime after the treatment, and you can resume your normal activities immediately.

Benefits of SWIFT Microwave Therapy

• Fast and Effective: SWIFT therapy can provide results after just one session.
• Non-Invasive: No surgery or cutting required.
• Minimal Discomfort: The procedure is quick, with very little pain or discomfort.
• No Recovery Time: You can go back to your normal activities right after treatment.

Other Treatment Options for Plantar Warts

While SWIFT Microwave Therapy is a highly effective treatment for plantar warts, we also offer other treatment options depending on the severity of the wart. These may include:

1. Salicylic Acid Treatment: A topical treatment that helps to gradually remove the wart layer by layer.
2. Cryotherapy: Freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen.
3. Minor Surgical Procedures: In cases where other treatments have failed, we may recommend a minor surgical procedure to remove the wart.