Verrucae and warts
Swift is a modern technology, developed in the UK, which has been licenced for the general treatment of skin lesions in Podiatry and Dermatology. In Podiatry it can be used on both hands and feet. JT Podiatry was the 1st in West Yorkshire to buy the technology and has been using it since 2018.
Swift uses microwave energy which is delivered through a special probe applied to the skin to treat the affected tissue. This heat-shock therapy stimulates your auto-immune system to try eradicate the human papilloma virus from the skin.
This verruca treatment requires no anaesthetic, no dressings and allows patients to continue with their everyday activities.
How Microwaves work - Microwave energy rapidly elevates tissue temperature and creates precise, localised cell destruction.
Swift uses microwave energy which is delivered through a special probe applied to the skin to treat the affected tissue. This heat-shock therapy stimulates your auto-immune system to try eradicate the human papilloma virus from the skin.
This verruca treatment requires no anaesthetic, no dressings and allows patients to continue with their everyday activities.
How Microwaves work - Microwave energy rapidly elevates tissue temperature and creates precise, localised cell destruction.
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.
Swift delivers a precise, highly controlled energy dose. As microwaves travel into the tissue, water molecules begin colliding and creating localised heat energy – quickly destroying all infected tissue within a predetermined 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? Like many treatments for skin lesions, some minor discomfort may be experienced. 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 2 seconds then quickly subsiding.
What can I do after treatment? In some cases the treated area may feel sore but will not prevent you undertaking normal daily activities.
How many treatments will I need? On average, patients require 3 sessions. Around 80% of verrucae will resolve 3 months after the 3rd treatment which are 4 weeks apart. In some cases however, you may need more than 3 treatments and this will be judged clinically. The longevity of the verrucae and the age of the patient may make getting rid of verrucae more difficult in some cases however we have been encouraged by the results seen in clinic and with fellow colleagues around the world.
Can anyone receive this treatment? With a few exceptions, most people with skin lesions would be able to have this treatment. We will carry out an assessment prior to treatment and be able to advise you on suitability.
Find out more about Swift Microwave Therapy here: www.treatverruca.com
What can I do after treatment? In some cases the treated area may feel sore but will not prevent you undertaking normal daily activities.
How many treatments will I need? On average, patients require 3 sessions. Around 80% of verrucae will resolve 3 months after the 3rd treatment which are 4 weeks apart. In some cases however, you may need more than 3 treatments and this will be judged clinically. The longevity of the verrucae and the age of the patient may make getting rid of verrucae more difficult in some cases however we have been encouraged by the results seen in clinic and with fellow colleagues around the world.
Can anyone receive this treatment? With a few exceptions, most people with skin lesions would be able to have this treatment. We will carry out an assessment prior to treatment and be able to advise you on suitability.
Find out more about Swift Microwave Therapy here: www.treatverruca.com
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