Verruca Treatment In Thatcham - West Berkshire

A Verrucae (or plantar wart) is usually found on the bottom of the foot and is a small skin lesion usually around 1cm in diameter. Usually associated with children, verrucae are also a common complaint amongst adults.

What causes it?

All verrucae are caused by the human papilloma virus which is common in all environments but does not readily attack the skin. Due to this though verrucae are commonly contracted in communal places such as swimming pools, showers and changing areas, this is why children are more at risk of contracting verrucae in school changing rooms and swimming pools.

If there is excessive moisture or excessive dryness of the skin this can lead to small cracks in the skin which allows the virus to enter.

About Swift Verruca Treatment At Total Health West Berkshire.

What is Swift?

Swift verruca treatment is a new technology, developed in the UK, which has been licensed for the general treatment of skin lesions in Podiatry and Dermatology. Swift uses microwave energy which is delivered through a special probe applied to the skin to treat the affected tissue.

How Microwaves Work

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Infected tissue can exist several millimetres below the surface and can often be difficult to treat using traditional methods, resulting in either untreated tissue or significant damage.
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Swift delivers a precise, highly controlled energy dose. As microwaves travel into the tissue, water molecules begin colliding and create localised heat energy.
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In just seconds the treatment is complete and the healing cascade begins immediately. Treated tissue is quickly replaced, repaired and regenerated.

Who can receive Swift?

With a few exceptions, most people with skin lesions would be able to have this treatment. Your Clinician will carry out an assessment prior to treatment and be able to advise you on this.

How Microwaves Work

This is dependent on how you respond to treatment, but generally most people require 2-3 treatments to resolve their verruca.
TreatmentSessions requiredRequires DressingRate of Success
Cryotherapy3 – 10 sessionsYes39%
Silver Nitrate5 – 12 sessionsYes43%
Salicylic Acid10 to 12 sessionsYes53%
Faulkner’s Needling3 sessionsYes69%
Swift TreatmentUp to 3 sessionsNo76% based on 3 treatments. 83% based on 4 treatments

Price

£400

Swift package

3 swift treatments over 3 months

£175

Swift pay as you go

please note that 3 treatments are recommended

Swift

Swift is 76% effective based on 3 treatments. 83% based on 4 treatments

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Like many treatments for skin lesions, some minor discomfort may be experienced. It is not uncommon for patients to feel a sharp sensation, similar to an injection. Unlike most treatments for verruca, pain felt during the treatment quickly subsides, and only in rare cases is there any prolonged pain.
In some cases the treated area may feel sore but will not prevent you undertaking normal daily activities.

This is dependant on how you respond to treatment. In some cases, you may need more than one treatment (these can be from 14 days to over a month apart depending on the response). Our Clinician will be able to discuss this with you.

With a few exceptions, most people with skin lesions would be able to have this treatment. Our Clinician will carry out an assessment prior to treatment and be able to advise you on this.

Swift® targets the cells which cause your verruca. Your body will then create an immune response and because of this swift treatments have the highest success rate of all treatments (acids, cryotherapy and needling).

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Our Clinicians