Our technology delivers a precise dose of microwave energy to the exact layer of skin where a wart lives, prompting your own immune system to clear it. No cutting, no acid, no dressings - and you're back on your feet the same day.
Plantar warts, treated with microwave energy - not a blade or acids.
You've probably already tried the drugstore aisle.
Over-the-counter acid pads that irritate the skin around the wart but barely touch the core.
Duct tape and home remedies that take months and rarely finish the job.
Freezing (cryotherapy) that means repeat visits, blistering, and warts that keep coming back.
Warts on the sole that make every step hurt, and keep getting deeper the longer they're left untreated.
What microwave energy actually does
A plantar wart is a viral infection (HPV) sitting in the skin, not just a surface blemish - which is why surface treatments often fail to clear it for good.
A hand-held device delivers a short, controlled burst of microwave energy directly into the infected tissue. The energy heats water molecules in that layer of skin, and because microwaves travel in a straight line, the effect stays contained to the treatment field - it doesn't spread to healthy tissue around it.
That localized heat response is what triggers your immune system to recognize and attack the virus driving the wart, rather than just destroying the tissue on the surface.
What treatment looks like
Most patients need more than one session, spaced about four weeks apart, while the immune response does its work. Your chiropodist will confirm a plan for your specific wart at your first visit.
Step 1 — Assess
We examine the wart, confirm it's a good candidate for Swift, and rule out anything that needs a different approach first.
Step 2 — Treat
The applicator delivers several short bursts of energy directly to the lesion - each burst lasts 2 seconds, and treatment for most warts is done within minutes.
Step 3 — Heal, no downtime
No dressing, no restrictions. Walk out and resume your normal day. Some redness or mild tenderness at the site can occur and typically settles within a day or so.
Why patients and chiropodists reach for microwave energy over older methods
No cutting or acid
The skin surface isn't broken, so there's nothing to bandage and no open wound to manage at home.
Targets the right depth
Energy is contained to the treatment field, sparing the healthy tissue that surface treatments often damage.
Fits into your day
A few minutes in the chair, then straight back to walking, working, and training — no recovery period.
Common questions
Does it hurt?
Most patients feel a brief heat sensation during each burst, and it stops as soon as the treatment does. Everyone's tolerance is different - your provider will adjust the approach based on how you respond.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the size, depth, and age of the wart. Many patients are treated over a small number of sessions spaced roughly a month apart. Your chiropodist will give you a specific plan after examining it.
Is there any downtime?
No. Because the skin isn't cut or broken, there's nothing to dress and no activity restriction - you can walk out and go about your day.
Is Swift covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by plan. Our team can help you understand your options and costs before you commit to a treatment plan.
Is Swift right for every wart?
Not always - factors like location, depth, and your medical history matter. That's why every treatment plan starts with an in-person assessment rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Stop managing the wart. Get it assessed.
Book a consultation and we'll examine the wart, walk you through whether microwave energy is the right fit, and lay out a clear treatment plan - no guesswork.