SWIFT Therapy provides an effective solution for patients with stubborn plantar warts. If you are currently exploring plantar wart treatment options, this post will highlight criteria for SWIFT therapy candidacy. It will help you determine if you’re a good candidate for SWIFT therapy, or if your age or current medical condition should direct you to seek other options.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Swift Treatment? ![]()
SWIFT therapy for plantar warts is generally considered a safe, non-invasive treatment option. You may be a good candidate if you:
- Have plantar warts that won’t resolve or that keep returning after treatment
- Experience compromised mobility due to painful warts
- Have not found relief from other plantar wart treatment options such as cryotherapy or acid
- Prefer to avoid invasive treatments that may damage healthy tissue
- Are living with diabetes
- Want a faster treatment option with less discomfort and long-lasting results!
- Can’t afford downtime, and want a fast procedure without complicated aftercare instructions.
In addition to these factors, SWIFT therapy candidacy considers your age and overall health before determining if you can safely select this treatment option with Smyrna podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans.
Who is Excluded from SWIFT Candidacy?
Some patients may not be good candidates for SWIFT therapy, according to this study. You will need to consider alternative plantar wart treatment options if you:
- Have a pacemaker or another implantable device, as SWIFT’s microwave energy may interfere with the way they function.
- Have a metal implant near the wart treatment area
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have poor circulation
- Have peripheral neuropathy
- Are under the age of five
You will need to carefully discuss your SWIFT candidacy, and may need to seek alternative treatments if you:
- Have a suppressed immune system
- Are under the age of 10
Reviewing SWIFT Candidacy with Your Smyrna, Podiatrist
While many patients with stubborn plantar warts will be good candidates for SWIFT therapy, the best way to determine your ideal treatment option is to have a comprehensive consultation at our podiatry practice in Powder Springs, Georgia, serving patients in Smyrna, Marietta, Mableton, Kennesaw, Austell, Dallas, Hiram, Acworth and Lithia Springs. When you meet with Dr. Cowans, it’s important to share your complete medical history, including previous surgeries, implants, medications and underlying health conditions. Together, you can determine if SWIFT is the best solution for your foot lesions, or if you will need to consider alternative plantar wart treatment options. And you can begin the process by calling the office at 770-727-0614 or by following this link to request an appointment.
