Say goodbye to stubborn warts. Say hello to SWIFT.
Treatment now available
Are you tired of dealing with pesky warts? We at Palm
Desert Podiatry are very excited to announce that we have a brand
new and effective treatment for surface based skin lesions,
primarily warts.
Plantar
warts; a common and stubborn Viral
Infection
“Plantar” means “Of the sole” in Latin. Unlike other types of
warts, plantar warts are typically quite painful as the pressure
from walking and standing forces them to grow into your skin. Like
all warts, Plantar warts are caused by the human papillomavirus
(HPV) virus, specifically types 1, 2, 4, 60, and 63. Underneath the
skin, the wart can have finger-like roots that reach down and grow,
making them very difficult to treat effectively from the
surface.
What is
Swift?
Swift is a cutting edge, FDA Cleared technology that has proven
to be highly effective in the removal of plantar warts. It delivers
low dose microwave energy through a specialized probe that targets
and effectively treats the underlying HPV virus by stimulating a
natural immune response in the body. We like to say that we’re
addressing the root cause; not the symptom.
What to
Expect
Swift protocol involves between 3 and 4 treatments, spaced 4
weeks apart; aligning with the body’s natural immune cycle. Each
treatment lasts only 5-10 minutes and is what we call a “sock off -
sock on” treatment: Limited debridement, no breaking of the skin,
no bandages. No home treatment is required between treatments and
patients are able to resume daily activities immediately post
treatment.
How
effective is Swift?
Due to Swift harnessing the power of the patient’s immune system
to target the root cause of the wart (HPV), efficacy is
significantly higher compared to other treatment methods.
Does it
hurt?
While pain is variable and patient/lesion specific, most
patients typically feel some level of discomfort as infected tissue
temperatures are rapidly elevated over a 2 second dose of energy.
The pain immediately subsides following cessation of energy
delivery and there is very limited post procedural pain, in fact
some report an immediate reduction in pain levels. All patients are
about to continue on with day-to-day activities immediately
following treatment.
When you
should come to see us
It’s important to visit a podiatrist if you suspect or feel that you have a plantar wart and are seeking removal. The longer you wait to seek treatment, the more likely the wart is to persist. Here are some common symptoms to look out for:
- You may get the feeling of “painful pebbles” in your shoes.
- You may experience pain when you compress the sides of the wart.
- You may see a circular flat spot on the skin with a depressed area in the middle.
- They may appear “yellowed” with a crust; small black dots can be an easy give away.
- The lesion on your foot is painful, bleeding, or has changed color.
- Treatments you have tried do not work, and the wart reoccurs or multiplies.
- Discomfort that prevents you from doing regular activities.
- Poor sensation in your feet.
- You are unsure if the lesion is a wart.
What to
do Next?
If you would like to (a) get rid of your warts and/or (b) explore Swift Treatment, please book a consultation with us by calling on 760-340-3232. One of our specialists will be happy to help.