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Wart Removal Adelaide – Swift Microwave Treatment
Swift® Microwave Therapy is the breakthrough new treatment technique for treating persistent warts. It is a superior alternative to painful cryotherapy, topical acids and surgery.
The Swift® provides five advantages
- Consistency – A repeatable treatment with predictable outcomes.
- Cleanliness – No dressing, no smoke, no anaesthetics and minimal blood from cutting the wart.
- Convenience – Its fast! Each wart generally has only 10 seconds of contact with the Swift®.
- No side-effects or contraindications
- Confidence – Research shows it has an 83% success rate.
Swift® provides patients with an easy, effective and precise way of treating viral plantar warts (verrucae).
Gap Free Wart Assessments*
We offer a GAP FREE WART ASSESSMENT* for new patients under your health insurance.
Fast, Precise & Pain-Minimal Wart Treatment
with Swift Microwave Therapy
At Adelaide Podiatry Centres, our first-line choice for wart removal is Swift Microwave Therapy—an advanced, non-invasive treatment that delivers focused microwave energy directly to the lesion. This method heats the wart to activate your immune system’s natural response, clearing the virus without cutting, freezing, or burning healthy tissue, often with just seconds of treatment. Patients appreciate how quickly they can return to daily life—no dressings, no downtime, just effective results. Studies by Swift confirm it’s superior outcomes for stubborn warts and verrucae, making it a standout choice.
Why we like it:
Studies have investigated its use in plantar wart management. A 2023 study published in a leading podiatry journal looked at 150 plantar warts treated with Swift and found reported clearance in many cases — in an average of just three sessions.¹ A much larger UK study following nearly 7,000 patients reported similar findings were reported.² Compare that to traditional freezing or pharmacy salicylic acid, which often clear only 23–33% of stubborn warts.³
- It’s quick. Each wart is treated for only a few seconds.
- No mess, no cuts, no bandages. You walk out and back into your normal dayimmediately. No dressings to change. No open skin.
- May be considered for some patients following assessment, that struggle with other treatments — including people with diabetes.
- No medications, no chemicals, no needles.
You’ll usually need three or four sessions, spaced a month apart. During the treatment itself, the probe feels hot for a few seconds — most people describe it as a sharp, brief sting, like a strong pinch — and then it’s over.
Non Invaisve Wart Treatment Options with Swift Microwave Therapy
At Adelaide Podiatry Centres, our first-line choice for wart removal is Swift Microwave Therapy—an advanced, non-invasive treatment that delivers focused microwave energy directly to the lesion. This method heats the wart and is intended to stimulate a local immune response without cutting, freezing, or burning healthy tissue, often with just seconds of treatment. Patients appreciate how quickly they can return to daily life with this management approach.
Alternative Options for Plantar Wart Removal: K‑Laser, Salicylic Acid & Silver Nitrate
For patients seeking different or complementary treatments, our experienced podiatrists also offer K‑Laser therapy, which uses targeted laser energy (often with preparatory chemical agents like silver nitrate) to disrupt wart tissue safely and efficiently—especially useful for larger or recalcitrant lesions. K-Laser Plus, traditional—and still effective—options like topical salicylic acid (available in gels, paints, and medicated plasters) remain a trusted over-the-counter staple. This keratolytic agent gradually softens and peels the wart away and is often used with lesion preparation for best results. Silver nitrate, applied by professionals, offers another chemical alternative for wart ablation when needed.
The breakthrough is here: The Swift Microwave Treatment for Warts or Verruca
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Swift hurt or cause pain?
Each session involves a few seconds of focused heat on the wart. Most people describe it as a sharp, brief sting — uncomfortable for a moment, then gone. No anaesthetic is needed, and there’s no soreness afterwards. Post-treatment experiences vary.
Will Medicare or my private health cover this?
Some patients with a GP-issued chronic disease management plan may get a partial Medicare rebate. Most private health funds with podiatry extras cover will cover part of the consultation cost. Our gap-free wart assessment is available to new patients with eligible private health cover.
Will my wart come back?
Once a wart has fully cleared, it usually stays gone — but HPV can sometimes lie dormant in nearby skin and pop up again. Good foot hygiene, not walking barefoot in shared changerooms or showers, and keeping your feet dry all help reduce that risk.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly. If your GP has set you up with a chronic disease management plan, your visits may qualify for Medicare rebates.
Book your wart assessment
Two clinics: North Adelaide (62 Melbourne Street) and Eastwood (233 Fullarton Road). Same-day appointments often available.
References
¹ Hagon W et al. Microwave therapy for the treatment of plantar warts. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 2023.
² Bristow IR et al. Post-marketing surveillance for microwave treatment of plantar and common warts in adults. 2022.
³ Kwok CS et al. Topical treatments for cutaneous warts. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2012.
How It Works
SWIFT Demonstration
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