✅ Not sure which wart treatment is right for you?
Our Plantar Warts Knowledge Centre explains causes, symptoms and the full range of treatment options we offer at Sydney Podiatry Co.
If you’ve been dealing with a painful or persistent plantar wart (verruca) that just won’t respond to creams, acids or freezing, SWIFT microwave therapy may be the solution.
At Sydney Podiatry Co in Balgowlah, we provide advanced Swift wart treatment for patients across the Northern Beaches, including Manly, Fairlight, Seaforth, Mosman and surrounding suburbs.
Swift is one of the most effective in-clinic treatments available for stubborn plantar warts, helping your body clear the virus naturally, without any downtime or dressings post-treatment.
Swift is an innovative technology developed in the UK for the treatment of skin lesions such as plantar warts.
It uses microwave energy, delivered through a specialised probe applied directly to the wart. This energy generates controlled heat within the verruca, targeting the infected tissue at its source.
Research shows that this process, known as local hyperthermia, is often more effective than traditional wart treatments such as freezing or acid.
Yes, Swift is very safe.
Microwaves are a form of non-ionising radiation, meaning they do not damage DNA. Microwaves are commonly used in everyday technology, such as:
Mobile phones
WiFi
Bluetooth devices
Swift has been designed specifically for medical use and is widely used in podiatry clinics internationally.
Plantar warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). One reason warts can be so stubborn is that HPV can “hide” from your immune system, allowing the wart to persist for months or even years.
Swift works by delivering microwave energy to a precise depth, heating the infected tissue to around 42–45°C.
This controlled heat places the infected cells under stress, making them visible to your immune system. Your body can then recognise and clear the virus naturally over time.
Traditional treatments such as:
Cryotherapy (freezing)
Salicylic acid
Needling or excision
Electrotherapy
All work by irritating or destroying tissue in the hope of triggering an immune response.
Success rates are often low, and treatments may require frequent appointments, dressings, and downtime.
Swift is different:
No cutting or disruption of healthy skin
No open wound
No dressings required
Minimal downtime
Patients walk out as normal
Swift is a modern, evidence-based option for people wanting a more effective approach.
Swift treatment is extremely quick. Most patients feel a brief, sharp heat sensation during the application, lasting only a few seconds.
Many describe it as similar to placing your foot in a hot bath and quickly pulling it away.
Discomfort settles rapidly, and most people feel back to normal within 2–3 minutes. If you are extremely sensitive, we can offer a local anaesthetic to numb the area before treatment.
Most patients at Sydney Podiatry Co require 3 treatments, spaced about 4 weeks apart, with a 12-week follow-up.
However, some long-standing or deeply rooted verrucae may need additional sessions.
Your podiatrist will tailor the plan based on the size, location and duration of your wart.
Usually, no preparation is required.
If the wart has a thick layer of callus over it, one of our podiatrists at Sydney Podiatry Co may gently reduce this before your first Swift session to ensure the treatment is as effective as possible.
Most people with plantar warts or verrucae on the feet are suitable for Swift.
We will always perform an assessment first and discuss whether Swift is the right option for you.
Swift is available at Sydney Podiatry Co in Balgowlah, serving patients from across the Northern Beaches and Mosman.
If you’re ready to treat a stubborn plantar wart properly, we’d love to help.
Call: (02) 9949 3327
Book online: Click the BOOK NOW button
Email: reception@sydneypodiatryco.com.au
Swift wart treatment is priced per session. The total cost depends on the size and number of plantar warts being treated, as well as how many sessions are required.
Most patients need around 3 treatments, spaced about 4 weeks apart.
We’re happy to provide exact pricing after an assessment at our Balgowlah clinic, as every wart is different.
Most people require 3 Swift sessions, with appointments usually booked 4 weeks apart and a 12-week follow-up appointment.
Some stubborn or long-standing verrucae may need additional treatments, particularly if they have been present for many months or years.
Your podiatrist will tailor the treatment plan based on your wart’s depth, location and duration.
Swift is very quick, but you may feel a short burst of heat or discomfort during the treatment application.
Most patients describe it as:
A sharp hot sensation lasting only a few seconds
Similar to briefly stepping into hot water
The discomfort settles quickly, and most people feel normal again within minutes.
No. One of the major benefits of Swift is that there is:
No open wound
No need for dressings
No recovery time
You can walk out of the clinic immediately and return to normal activities the same day.
Swift works by stimulating your immune system to recognise and clear the virus over time.
Many patients notice changes within the first few treatments, but full clearance can take several weeks or months as the body gradually resolves the wart naturally.
Your podiatrist will monitor progress at each visit.
Yes. Swift is commonly chosen by patients who have tried:
Acid treatments
Freezing (cryotherapy)
Over-the-counter wart remedies
Ongoing verrucae for years
Swift is particularly effective for stubborn plantar warts because it targets the infected tissue while activating an immune response.
✅ Not sure which wart treatment is right for you?
Our Plantar Warts Knowledge Centre explains causes, symptoms and the full range of treatment options we offer at Sydney Podiatry Co.
In some cases, yes. SWIFTis often a great option for children with painful or persistent verrucae because it avoids cutting or dressings.
Suitability depends on age, wart location, and discomfort levels, so we recommend an assessment with one of our podiatrists first.
SWIFT aims to help your immune system clear the HPV virus, which reduces the chance of recurrence.
However, like all wart treatments, recurrence is still possible, especially in people prone to verrucae.
We also provide advice on preventing spread and reducing reinfection.
Traditional wart treatments often rely on destroying the surface tissue and hoping the immune system responds.
Swift is different because it:
Targets the wart at a precise depth
Does not damage surrounding healthy skin
Requires no dressings
Has no downtime
Stimulates a stronger immune response
Many patients choose Swift after other treatments have failed.
Usually, no preparation is required.
If the wart has a thick callus over it, your podiatrist may gently reduce this before treatment to improve effectiveness.
We recommend arriving with clean, dry feet and wearing comfortable footwear.
Swift is available at Sydney Podiatry Co in Balgowlah, and we regularly see patients from across the Northern Beaches, including:
Manly
Fairlight
Seaforth
Mosman
Brookvale
Freshwater
If you’re looking for an effective solution for a stubborn plantar wart, our team would love to help.
Book a Swift wart consultation in Balgowlah today.
Call: (02) 9949 3327
Book online via the Book Now button
Email: reception@sydneypodiatryco.com.au