Swift Verruca Treatment | FootHealth Battersea

How a Swift session works

1 · Assessment

We confirm it is a verruca and check that Swift is suitable for you.

2 · Preparation

Hard skin over the verruca is gently reduced so the probe makes good contact.

3 · Treatment

A few brief applications of microwave energy, each lasting only seconds.

4 · Back to life

No dressings and no downtime, so you can put your shoe on and carry on.

What is Swift?

Swift delivers a precise, controlled dose of microwave energy through a small probe applied to the skin. The energy heats the affected tissue for a fraction of a second, prompting your body's own immune system to recognise and respond to the verruca. Because it works with your immune response rather than cutting, freezing or burning, there is no wound to dress and no need for anaesthetic.

When Swift is a good option

Swift is a popular choice for verrucas that have not cleared with acids, freezing or shop-bought remedies. After confirming your diagnosis, a podiatrist will check that Swift is suitable for you and explain what a typical course involves. Verrucas respond differently in different people, so we usually plan a short course of sessions and review progress as we go, rather than promising a fixed result.

Is Swift right for me?

Swift suits many people with persistent verrucas, but it is not appropriate for everyone. We assess your health, medication and the verruca itself first, and will be honest if another approach would serve you better. Please tell us at booking if you have a pacemaker, metal pins near the site, or reduced sensation.

Why FootHealth Battersea

Experienced, HCPC-registered podiatrists, access to Swift microwave therapy, and honest advice about what the treatment can and cannot do.

Swift therapy FAQs

What is Swift microwave therapy?

Swift delivers microwave energy to the verruca through a probe applied to the skin. Your podiatrist will explain whether it is suitable for you and what a typical course involves.

How many treatments will I need?

This varies between individuals and depends on the verruca. We will give you a realistic picture at your assessment rather than a fixed guarantee.

Does Swift hurt?

Most people feel a brief, sharp sensation during each application that eases quickly once it stops. No anaesthetic is needed and there is no lingering wound, so you can put your shoes back on and carry on with your day.

Will the verruca definitely go away?

Verrucas respond differently in different people, and no treatment can promise a guaranteed result. We will recommend the most appropriate option and be straight with you about what to expect.