FINALLY, A SUCCESSFUL WAY TO TREAT WARTS!
Swift Microwave Therapy is the most convenient, effective treatment for stubborn verruca lesions.
Welcome to Wart Removal Sydney
Swift® is the revolutionary new alternative to painful cryotherapy, topical acids and cautery/hyfrecation.
Bookings are now being taken for Swift® Microwave Therapy at footinjuryclinic.
This innovative UK-developed microwave therapy for the treatment of verruca or plantar warts and other skin lesions is a much-needed breakthrough for patients looking for fast and effective treatment.
Consistency – A repeatable treatment with predictable outcomes.
Cleanliness – No smoke, no anaesthetics, no post-procedural dressing and minimal debridement.
Convenience – Potential for much shorter treatment times.
Confidence – Successful treatment protocol based on meticulously collected data backed by research.
Swift® provides patients with an easy, effective and precise way of treating viral plantar warts (verrucae).
The benefits of using Swift® Microwave Verruca Therapy
No anaesthetic required – Patients report that mild discomfort caused by the treatment only lasts two seconds and dissipates instantly once the treatment is over. In some instances it is not uncommon for a patient to feel a hot sharp sensation similar to an injection or sting. Microwaves produce dielectric heating and cause rapid temperature elevation in the tissue. This temperature sensation will vary from patient to patient and the podiatrist will discuss the intensity before to make the treatment as comfortable as possible. Patients can return to normal daily activity after undergoing this pioneering therapy for verrucae.
Only minimal lesion reduction necessary – Only a light debridement of the verruca is necessary to ensure a clean surface contact with the Swift® applicator. With other traditional treatments, heavy debridement is often necessary, which can cause discomfort for the patient.
No dressings required – As microwaves do not break the surface of the skin, the requirement for post-procedural padding or dressings is not necessary. Occasionally a blister may form. Patients are advised to contact the clinic and or discuss with the podiatrists about managing the area to avoid infection and how to provide comfort to the area. A deflective pad and or a sterile dressing may be advised.
No contra indications – There is no radiation or harmful rays.
Multiple treatments possible – You can choose to treat single or multiple lesions at the same time.
How does it work?
Microwaves are a form of non-ionising radiation, which have the ability to agitate water molecules within skin cells without causing damage to DNA. Water (H2O) is a polar molecule that will attempt to align itself with the electric field of a microwave. The rapid cyclic waveform of a microwave causes H2O molecules to vibrate and collide and this results in friction and generation of thermal energy. Since skin cells have a high water content, the desired temperature is quickly achieved within target cells.
Microwaves sit between radio waves and infrared waves (300MHz-300GHz) in the electro-magnetic spectrum.
Swift® specifically operates at a frequency of 8GHz.
Swift® microwaves will penetrate to a pre-determined depth with no lateral splay of energy. They don’t break the surface of the skin and destroy tissue from the point of application like cryotherapy, salicylic acid or laser ablation. As soon as the treatment begins, microwaves start working within that defined field and no deeper.
Our Results
Case Study 1:
This patient came in with a very stubborn wart on the thumb. We used Swift and got an excellent response. The warts were gone after just two sessions!
Case Study 2:
Three Swift treatments of a very stubborn wart was all it took for this patient who had endured a very long period of with cryotherapy. Please leave warts to Swift if you want them gone.
Case Study 3:
This 11-year-old patient came in with this stubborn wart on her toe. It took just 2 Swift sessions to be successfully removed.
Case Study 4:
For the past four years, this patient had tried treating their warts with different topical acids and multiple freezing methods – without success. They came to us and we suggested Swift. After four Swift treatments, the warts have resolved.
Case Study 5:
Patient had this plantar wart for around 12 months. It had previously been treated with a topical acid and Silver Nitrate, but to no avail. Two treatments of Swift and it has cleared.
Case Study 6:
This 8-year-old boy came to us with stubborn warts that had been previously treated with cryotherapy – but hadn’t got the desired result. Two Swift sessions was all it took for the warts to be gone with no visible signs.
Case Study 7:
Case Study 8:
This patient had painful warts for over 3 years and tried numerous liquid nitrogen treatments – but to no avail. One dose of Swift Microwave Therapy and the warts have cleared up. Have a look at the photos taken 4 weeks apart for evidence.
Case Study 9:
This patient was a nine-year old girl who had multiple verrucae on the ball of the right foot. Two Swift treatments and, bingo, they have gone!
Case Study 10:
This 33-year-old chef came to our clinic with more than 20 verrucae. They required a few Swift treatments, but they have all gone and the patient is extremely satisfied.
Case Study 11:
This patient had been treating stubborn verrucae on the heel for 2 years with liquid nitrogen with no result. Our podiatrists used Swift to treat the warts in 1 session.
Case Study 12:
We use Swift to treat warts on the hand and arm as seen here. This patient had been treating verrucae with liquid nitrogen. Here are the results after 1 Swift treatment, one month later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swift®?
Swift® is a pioneering new technology that has been developed in the United Kingdom. It has been licensed for the general treatment of skin lesions which includes verrucae and warts in Dermatology and Podiatry.
Microwave energy is delivered through the special Swift® probe that is applied to the skin to treat the affected tissue.
Does Swift® Microwave Verruca Therapy hurt?
As with all treatments for skin lesions, some minor discomfort may be experienced. Your Podiatrist at footinjuryclinic may choose to lightly reduce any overlying callus from the verruca. Although pain levels will vary from person to person, most people undergoing Swift® therapy describe sudden warmth lasting 2-3 seconds which quickly subsides. There is minimal to no discomfort felt after treatment.
Will my activity be limited after Swift® treatment?
Swift® should not limit or prevent you from undertaking normal daily activity after treatment.
How many Swift® treatments will I need?
Every patient is different; your experience will be dependent on how you respond to treatment. You may need more than one Swift® treatment, which is usually 2-4 weeks after the initial consult, depending on the site and size of the verruca.
Your Podiatrist at footinjuryclinic will be able to discuss this with you. Usually, most patients respond well and, in resistant cases, a third treatment may be required.
Can anyone receive Swift® Microwave Therapy?
Although there are a few exceptions, most adults/children with verrucae would be able to have this treatment. Your Podiatrist at footinjuryclinic will carry out an assessment prior to treatment and will be able to advise you on this.
Traditional Treatments
These need to be applied daily, sometimes twice a day, and have limited penetration. There is no control over how deep or how wide the penetration would be. Spillage to surrounding healthy tissue occurs even when steps on “masking” have been made. The lesion needs to be paired down regularly to enable further penetration. Patience and perseverance are needed since the treatment can take anywhere up to +/- 3 months.
This is rapid freezing of the lesion at temperatures of over-the-counter applicators at -68°F to professional applications at -196°F.
The destruction occurs on the thawing of the cells, causing a blistering of the lesion.
The depth of penetration is not controlled, so multiple sessions of treatments may be needed, which is also dependent on the sight and size of the lesion.
There is some discomfort and/or pain on application and after treatment.
This is a technique that requires a local anaesthetic.
With this procedure, the operator has full control of the depth and width of tissue destruction.
A deep open lesion remains where the wart was, and this requires antiseptic dressings and initial periods of not getting it wet.
The area then takes +/- 7 to 14 days to heal.
All the above techniques are used with consideration to the patient’s age, site of the lesion and size of the lesions (multiple or single).
Swift® Therapy in Action
footinjuryclinic
Russel Rubin Podiatrist
BSc Hons (UK) NHD Pod (SA)
Russel first started practising Podiatry in 1991 in a multi-disciplinary sports injury clinic. As a cyclist and previous competitor in numerous marathons, triathlons and ultra-distance races, he brings extensive knowledge and experience to running injuries, gait analysis and shoe advice.
Russel has completed research on medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee joint and its management using a specific type of orthotic worn across all shoes. He has had research published in the reputable Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Russel has been a lecturer at the University of Western Sydney and a clinical supervisor at their podiatry teaching clinic. He has been involved with Podiatry for over 26 years and has vast experience in lower limb injuries and nail surgery. Russel is certified as a PinPointe™FootLaser™ provider and has been trained in the use of Orthema digital technology, which is a Swiss system used in orthoses fabrication and scanning.
Russel is a keen athlete who has a passion for CrossFit and keeps fit with his finger on the pulse participating and following various sports. Russel has a daughter who is a professional ballet dancer with the Australian Ballet Company and a son who has played representative cricket and rugby and has a passion for golf. Russel spends a lot of his spare time involved with junior sport.
Russel has been involved in treating athletes from the very highest professional level to enthusiastic amateurs. He is serious about feet and gets immense job satisfaction from seeing clients move and interact pain-free.
Trevor Proskewitz Podiatrist
BSc Hons (UK) ND Pod (SA)
Trevor qualified as a Podiatrist in 1988 in Johannesburg, South Africa, and went into private practice shortly thereafter. As a keen cyclist and an experienced marathon runner, he has a special interest in sports biomechanics. This facilitated his involvement in the Run/Walk for Life program – a medically sound, scientific fitness plan for people of all ages, weight and fitness levels. Another area of specific interest to Trevor is the developing paediatric foot – the importance of recognising and treating both, malformations and gait abnormalities in children.
Trevor is certified as a PinPointe™FootLaser™ provider used for the management of fungal nails, and has been trained in the use of Orthema digital technology to manufacture custom-made orthotics. He gives talks on The Diabetic Foot, The Ageing Foot and The Running Foot. From 1998 to 2002, he served as Chairman of the South African Podiatry Association and lectured final-year podiatry students for 11 years in South Africa. He has also sat as a Councillor to the Australian Podiatry Association. Trevor believes in staying true to his beliefs of being a general podiatrist who also isn’t afraid to treat the ‘tough feet issues’ when the need arises.
Trent Baker, Podiatrist
B.App.Sci Podiatry
Trent Baker has been a clinical Podiatrist for over 24 years. After
graduating from Western Sydney University, Trent opened his first
Podiatry practice. His passion for the delivery of high quality
healthcare has seen Trent develop and have involvement in several
successful practices in Sydney, working alongside some of the industry’s
very best allied health professionals and specialists.
Trent’s goal is to continue to deliver the best podiatric care possible,
covering areas such as sports podiatry, paediatric podiatry, and lower
limb acute and chronic pain.
In addition to extensive experience in orthotic therapy and
biomechanics, Trent offers a high skill level in the delivery of general
care podiatry including nail and callus care, corns, warts, and ingrown
toenails. He is passionate about all areas of podiatry and treats all
age groups.