Swift Microwave Therapy in Canton, GA

Effective Treatment to Cure Your Condition

Are you tired of dealing with pesky warts? Our Forsyth Foot & Ankle Associates team is thrilled to offer Swift microwave therapy in Canton, GA – an advanced, effective treatment for surface-based skin lesions, primarily warts.

Plantar Warts – A Common & Stubborn Viral Infection

“Plantar” means “Of the sole” in Latin. Unlike other types of warts, plantar warts are typically quite painful as the pressure from walking and standing forces them to grow into your skin. Like all warts, Plantar warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) virus, specifically types 1, 2, 4, 60, and 63. The wart can have finger-like roots under the skin that reach down and grow, making them difficult to treat effectively from the surface.

What Is Swift?

Swift is a revolutionary, FDA-cleared technology that has proven to be highly effective in the removal of plantar warts. It delivers low-dose microwave energy through a specialized probe that targets and effectively treats the underlying HPV virus by stimulating a natural immune response in the body. We aim to address the root cause, not the symptom.

What to Expect

Swift protocol involves between three and four treatments, spaced four weeks apart; aligning with the body’s natural immune cycle. Each treatment lasts only five to 10 minutes and is what we call a “sock off – sock on” treatment: Limited debridement, no breaking of the skin, no bandages. No home treatment is required between treatments and patients are able to resume daily activities immediately post-treatment.

How Effective Is Swift?

Due to Swift harnessing the power of the patient’s immune system to target the root cause of the wart (HPV), efficacy is significantly higher compared to other treatment methods.

Does Swift Hurt?

While pain is variable and patient/lesion-specific, most patients typically feel some level of discomfort as infected tissue temperatures are rapidly elevated over a two-second dose of energy. The pain immediately subsides following cessation of energy delivery and there is limited post-procedural pain. Some patients report an immediate reduction in pain levels. All patients are able to continue on with day-to-day activities immediately following treatment.

When You Should Schedule an Appointment

It’s important to schedule an exam with our team if you are experiencing symptoms of plantar warts. Left untreated, the wart is likely to persist. Here are some common symptoms to look out for:

• The feeling of “painful pebbles” in your shoes
• Pain when you compress the sides of the wart
• You may see a circular flat spot on the skin with a depressed area in the middle
• The lesions may appear “yellowed” with a crust; small black dots can be an easy giveaway
• The lesion on your foot is painful, bleeding, or has changed color
• Conservative treatments you have tried do not work, and the wart reoccurs or multiplies
• Discomfort that prevents you from doing regular activities
• Poor sensation in your feet
• You are unsure if the lesion is a wart

Learn More About Swift Microwave Therapy in Canton, GA

To experience our 5-star-rated podiatry care, schedule your New Patient Consultation today by calling 678-940-6934 or clicking here for our convenient online form. Your appointment includes the following: 

• Evaluate Your Medical History 
• Discuss Your Goals & Concerns 
• Thorough Examination 
• Personal Treatment Plan 
• Begin Your Path to Recovery 

We can’t wait to help you get back to living your life pain-free! 

As one of the premier podiatry practices near Dawsonville, GA, our podiatrists and team at Forsyth Foot & Ankle Associates also provide 5-star podiatry care to patients from Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Cumming, Dahlonega & Canton, GA & the surrounding areas.