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What is Swift Microwave Therapy
Swift therapy is a new revolutionary medical microwave technology used in the treatment of verrucae. Swift uses microwave therapy which has been scientifically proven to eliminate verrucae. Swift verruca treatment offers local Podiatrists the opportunity to treat verrucae quickly, painlessly, and with high effectiveness.
What to Expect During Your Swift Treatment Session
Infected tissue can exist several millimetres below the skin and can be difficult to treat using traditional methods resulting in untreated tissue or further damage.
Swift delivers a precise energy dose. Microwaves travel quickly into the tissue causing localized heating and cell destruction within a pre determined depth.
In Just seconds the treatment is complete and the healing cascade begins immediately. Treated tissue is quickly replaced, repaired and regenerated.
Does it hurt?
Swift Treatment for skin lesions like verrucas are sometimes uncomfortable, but effective. Your podiatrist may remove some of the hard skin and clear the wart/verrucae with an antimicrobial solution. The most common side effect is a stinging sensation, but it’s only temporary. Pain levels vary from person to person but most people undergoing Swift liken it to a pain similar to an injection or a scratch, lasting 1 second then quickly subsiding.
After Treatment
After the treatment, you may feel some discomfort but this should not prevent you from undertaking normal daily activities. If soreness or redness persists or increases over the next 24-48 hours, please contact our practice so we can ensure you are being cared for appropriately. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit!
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
For the treatment to be most effective, patients need to respond well, meaning they have a positive reaction to the treatment. A Podiatrist will assess this and prescribe another 1-3 treatments if deemed necessary. Recent research suggests that up to 70% of patients see relief after 3 treatments but patients have been known to find relief after a single treatment.
How Swift Verruca Treatment Works
Swift uses microwave energy to target the root of the verruca with pinpoint accuracy. The microwaves penetrate just a few millimetres into the skin, stimulating the body’s natural immune response rather than physically removing the lesion.
Unlike freezing or acid-based treatments, Swift doesn’t rely on destroying tissue through extreme temperature or chemicals. Instead, it triggers a healing cascade that encourages your immune system to clear the infection naturally.
The benefits of Swift include:
- Fast sessions: Most treatments take less than 10 minutes.
- Minimal downtime: You can walk and resume activities immediately.
- No dressings required: The skin heals from the inside out.
- Long-term results: Because Swift activates your immune response, recurrence rates are significantly lower compared to traditional treatments.
Is It Safe?
Microwaves are a vital part of our day-to-day lives. They can be found in a variety of places, including your kitchen and even your phone. Most wifi uses microwaves, and mobile phones, Bluetooth, and cordless phones all rely on microwaves to send data over short distances. In addition, most satellite communications systems (including GPS) rely on microwaves. We interact with microwaves in many ways every day. Swift has simply revolutionised the technology to be able to help us and make swift verruca treatment available.
How Much Does Swift Verruca Treatment Cost?
A course of 3 treatments of Swift Microwave Therapy is £380.
Additional treatment £100 (if required).
The last thing you might be thinking is, how do I find a podiatrist that offers Swift Verruca treatment near me?
Good news, we at City Chiropody are able to provide you with this revolutionary new form of microwave verruca treatment. You can visit our friendly and highly trained podiatrist (Andrew ) in Loughton. Use the button below to contact us and book an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a SWIFT Verruca therapy session last?
Are there any side effects associated with the treatment?
The therapy is generally considered a safe treatment option. However, as with any medical procedure, some possible side effects come with the SWIFT treatment. The potential side effects include blistering, redness, mild discomfort/pain and, in rare cases, infection or scarring.
It is recommended to consult with a podiatrist before you begin your course of treatment, who will assess your situation before proceeding.
Can SWIFT verrucae therapy be used for children?
Does insurance cover SWIFT verrucae treatment?
Can I remove verrucae at home with over-the-counter treatments instead of SWIFT verrucae treatment?
Over-the-counter treatments for removing verrucae, such as salicylic acid or cryotherapy kits, are available. However, they are not as effective as SWIFT therapy.
SWIFT Verrucae Therapy offers effective and fast verrucae removal, with a much higher success rate than over-the-counter treatments.
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