Stubborn Warts That Won’t Go Away?
Advanced Swift® microwave therapy available at Flatirons Foot & Ankle Clinic
Effective, non-invasive treatment designed for warts that haven’t responded to traditional methods
Traditional Treatments
Common treatments include:
over the counter acid treatment, over the counter freezing
blistering agents
prescription topical medications that you apply at home
freezing with liquid nitrogen at your doctors
surgical removal including cutting, laser
all of which usually cause some level of pain, possible time off your feet, some level of wound care
These approaches focus on removing wart tissue, but may not fully address the underlying viral infection—leading to no change, recurrence, worsening of wart in some cases.
What are warts?
A wart is a skin infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
There are over 150 types of HPV, and several affect the feet, causing plantar warts.
The virus enters through tiny breaks in the skin and infects normal skin cells
Because it is an infection it can spread throughout the foot and body as well as to others around you.
Problem!
Plantar warts can be surprisingly painful, and/or difficult to get rid of, especially on weight-bearing areas of the foot.
Many patients try over-the-counter treatments or freezing for months—only to see the wart persist, spread, or become more uncomfortable over time.
Common Findings and Symptoms
Warts can vary in appearance and feel, but commonly include:
Thickened, raised, rough skin that may resemble a callus, usually clear margins, maybe pale pink colored
Pain when walking or standing though sometimes painfree
Small black dots within the lesion (these are tiny clotted blood vessels) though not always present
WHY WARTS PERSIST
Warts can be difficult to treat because your immune system may not recognize the infection right away.
The virus lives within your skin cells allowing it to hide
Warts can persist for months—or even years
Many patients we see have already tried multiple treatments without success.
A Modern Approach: Treat the Virus, Not Just the Wart
Swift® uses targeted microwave energy to stimulate your body’s immune system to recognize and eliminate the wart virus.
Why Swift® Wart Treatment Is Different
No cutting or surgery
No injections
No open wounds
Minimal downtime
Designed for stubborn warts
Works with your body’s immune system
Risks minimal, very few contraindications
What To Expect?
Quick visits (10-15 minutes)
Multiple brief heat sensations lasting 1-2 seconds depending on protocol
Typically 3-4 treatments separated by 4 weeks each
Walk out and resume normal activity immediately
Real Results from Swift® Wart Treatment (excuse the lighting and the photographer, patient permission given)
Many patients come to us after months—or even years—of unsuccessful treatment.
Swift® offers a different approach that often succeeds where other treatments have failed.
4 treatments over 4 months
4 treatments over 4 months
Initial pic - 4 treatments over 4 months
2 months after last treatment
3 treatments over 3 months
4 months after last treatment
Why Choose Dr. Steed at Flatirons Foot & Ankle Clinic for Wart Removal in Longmont?
Treating warts effectively requires more than just removing surface skin. Dr. Steed’s podiatric training allows him to identify the true source of the pain and apply advanced therapies like Swift® with precision. As a long-established podiatry clinic in Longmont, Flatirons Foot & Ankle Clinic provides care that is both medically advanced and personally attentive.
If you’ve been dealing with a painful or recurring plantar wart, professional treatment can save you months of frustration.
Schedule an appointment today and take the next step toward comfortable, wart-free feet.