Plantar warts can be quite painful because the pressure from standing and walking can force them to grow into your skin. Beneath the skin, the wart could have finger-like roots that reach further and grow, making them extremely difficult to remove effectively from the surface.

Most traditional treatments for plantar warts are unpleasant. Freezing and acids can sting and surgical removal could hurt. But there’s a much simpler, more comfortable and highly effective solution for plantar warts and our Ottawa podiatry clinic is proud to offer this new plantar warts treatment called Swift.

What is Swift Therapy?

Swift is a state-of-the-art technology that has proven highly effective at removing plantar warts. It distributes low-doses of microwave energy into the wart area via a specialized probe.

It works by targeting the underlying HPV virus, stimulating a natural immune response in your body and thereby treating the virus.

These low-power microwaves heat up and enliven the underlying cells, generating heat and friction in the area. Our cells, in turn, respond by releasing special proteins in the area, which signal to the immune system that something is amiss. Once the immune system becomes aware of the virus, it begins eradicating it. 

In essence, the swift technology addresses the root cause of the problem rather than the symptom.

What to Expect from Swift Treatment?

A typical treatment of Swift at our Ottawa podiatry clinic lasts for 3 to 4 sessions, each spaced one month apart. The sessions last no more than 5 to 10 minutes.

During each session, the swift device is applied to the affected areas, providing 2-second doses of microwave energy. The total length and dosage of each session depend on the severity and size of your warts.

You don’t have to prepare in any way for your appointment and you can resume your routine activities after the session.

Benefits of Swift Treatment

• It is very comfortable. No anesthesia, no bandages, no breaking of skin and minimal debridement.
• There’s no damage to the skin. While cuts and chemicals could damage your healthy skin, swift only heats the interior layers of the skin without burning it.
• Fast treatment. Many patients’ warts begin to clear up within the first two sessions.
• No aftercare. You don’t feel any lingering pain and you won’t have to hobble around for some time after a session. 

World Class Swift Treatment at Our Ottawa Podiatry Clinic If you have a plantar wart, visit our Ottawa podiatry clinic immediately. The more you wait to treat your warts, the more likely will they persist. With swift therapy, you can now expect to get rid of your plantar warts effectively with minimal discomfort.