SWIFT Therapy: Advanced Wart Treatment

What is SWIFT Therapy?

• New microwave technology treatment

• Specifically targets warts (verrucae)

• Highly effective treatment approach

• Available at Foot Ankle Lower Limb clinic

Understanding Warts

• Caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

• Contagious skin infection

• Can spread across body

• Traditionally challenging to treat

• Often evades immune system

How SWIFT Works

• Uses focused microwave signals

• Penetrates to precise skin depth

• Creates heat shock in infected cells

• Triggers immune system response

• Targets only affected tissue

Treatment Benefits

• Quick treatment sessions

• No dressing requirements

• Minimal self-care between visits

• Effective pain management

• Reduced number of treatments

• High success rate

Treatment Experience

• Brief heating sensation (42-45 degrees)

• Momentary discomfort

• No burning or scarring

• Temperature comparable to hot bath

• Safe treatment process

Treatment Course

• Usually 3 treatments or fewer

• Individualised treatment plans

• Assessment at initial consultation

• Safe for most patients

• Professional eligibility screening

Safety Information

• Non-ionising radiation used

• No DNA damage

• Heat generated through water molecule vibration

• Proven safety record

• Suitable for most patients