SWIFT therapy for plantar warts is a treatment option that works differently than other therapies. Rather than burning, freezing or excising the wart tissue, SWIFT activates your body’s immune system, helping you fight the infection from within. This activation process takes some time, so patients will typically need three to four SWIFT treatment sessions before their warts clear completely. However, your Smyrna podiatrist may recommend a different plantar wart therapy schedule after your individual consultation, as several factors can influence treatment time with SWIFT.
How many SWIFT treatment sessions will I need?
Most patients will require 3 to 4 sessions in their plantar wart therapy schedule. Those treatments will be spaced apart by 4 weeks, allowing your body’s immune system time to recognize and fight the HPV virus that causes warts to develop.
What factors affect treatment time? ![Swift therapy machine]()
If you have multiple warts, or if the lesions are severe, you may need additional SWIFT treatment sessions. Smyrna podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans will monitor your progress to determine the number of treatments necessary to completely clear your plantar warts.
How will I know if SWIFT is working on my warts?
Every person’s body works differently, so SWIFT treats warts by activating your immune system, results will vary between patients. Some people will notice improvements with their warts within weeks of their first treatment, others may not see obvious results until the end of their plantar wart therapy schedule. As the treatment begins working, you may notice any of the following signs:
- Small black dots may appear near the wart
- The wart could change colors
- Shrinking of the wart may begin, with new healthy skin appearing in its place
- The wart may start flaking off in pieces
- Your pain can begin to improve
All of these are signs that your body is responding to SWIFT treatment sessions, so your doctor may ask you to take note of these changes, helping ensure that the therapy is working.
Can you treat several warts at one time with Swift Microwave Therapy?
Yes, you can treat multiple warts during one SWIFT therapy session. However, you may need a longer plantar wart therapy schedule when treating multiple lesions.
