Swift - A breakthrough in Verruca Treatment
“I couldn’t believe the difference - I had put treatment off for so long because I thought it would hurt. If only I had known!”
- Jane (Two Sessions)
What is Swift? Swift is the latest technology developed in Scotland that can ‘kill’ verrucas. It works over a small number of sessions using microwave technology to destroy the verruca cells through a special probe applied to the skin.
How it Works
The use of microwave energy is what makes a Swift treatment so quick. Swift delivers a precise, highly controlled energy dose to a pre-determined depth into the skin. The latter part is crucial, and is what sets Swift apart from traditional treatments.
As microwaves travel to a pre-determined depth, 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 are working within that defined field – and no deeper. Water molecules within the tissue begin colliding and creating localised heat energy – quickly treating all infected tissue within that area.
Why Use Swift?
No anaesthetic required
Clinics can reduce procedure time through minimal patient prep. Patients report that discomfort caused by the treatment only lasts 2-3 seconds, and dissipates instantly once the treatment is over - leaving only low levels of post-procedural pain. Patients can return to normal daily activity as soon as they walk out of the door.
Only minimal reduction needed
Only a light debridement is necessary to ensure a clean surface contact with the Swift applicator.
No dressings usually required
As microwaves do not break the surface of the skin, the requirement for post-procedural padding or dressings is greatly reduced.
Swift Clearance Rate
Clinical Studies
In 2020 a paper by DPM Alec Hochstein states that clinical studies on verruca indicate a 75.9% clearance rate; however, real world clinical data suggest 85% efficacy. And in a study by Jackson et al (2020) in the British Journal of Dermatology found that Swift successfully can treat Actinic keratoses preventing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Other clinical research from Ivan Bristow confirms a 75.9% clearance with the treatment of Swift for verrucae in comparison to 20-33% clearance with the use of salicylic acid or cryotherapy.
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We provide free verruca assessments and can provide full details of our treatment plans over the phone or email. All of our plans offer full treatment with our Swift Machine as well as regular updates with our podiatrist.