What is Swift Microwave Therapy?

Swift is an innovative, non-invasive technology for the treatment of warts (verrucae). It uses precise, low-dose microwave energy to rapidly heat the wart tissue. This localized heat creates a controlled immune response in the body, stimulating the patient’s own immune system to recognize and eliminate the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that causes the wart.

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Why Choose Swift Over Traditional Methods?

Swift overcomes many of the limitations and side effects of older treatments like cryotherapy and acid treatments:

  • Speed: Treatment is applied for only a few seconds per wart.
  • Non-Ablative: Unlike surgery or strong acids, Swift leaves the skin surface largely intact, resulting in no wound, scar, or need for bandages.
  • Minimal Downtime: Patients can usually return to their normal activities immediately after treatment.

The Treatment Process

A typical treatment regimen is simple and quick, making it ideal for both adults and children, available at Foot Centers of Maryland:

  • Consultation: Diagnosis confirms the lesion is a wart and rules out other conditions.
  • Procedure: The handheld Swift probe is applied to the wart for a short duration (usually 2 seconds).
  • Regimen: A standard course involves 3 to 5 treatments spaced a few weeks apart, depending on the severity and response.
  • Discomfort: Patients may feel a brief sensation of deep heat during the application, which instantly dissipates once the treatment stops.