SWIFT: Safe and Effective Wart Removal for Kids
Plantar warts, consequences of the HPV virus, can irritate and ache, nagging you with every step. These rough bumps on the soles of the feet can be a nuisance for anyone, and they can also stick around for years without proper treatment! Active young kids are especially affected by the discomfort; combine that with the fact that plantar warts are often contracted in kid-friendly environments like public pools or gyms, and you’ve got a recipe for persistent unpleasantness.
At My Chicago Foot Expert, we’re all too familiar with plantar warts’ unfortunate habit of recurring after treatment. That’s why we’re excited to announce that there’s a new and effective option for treating plantar warts in children: SWIFT microwave therapy!
Traditional Wart Removal: Not Always Kid-Friendly
- Conventional wart treatments, like salicylic acid or freezing, often require multiple applications and can be uncomfortable or even painful for children.
- Additionally, these methods can irritate healthy surrounding skin, which is a particular concern for sensitive young feet.
- SWIFT, on the other hand, can sidestep these shortfalls.
SWIFT: A Gentle Yet Powerful Approach
SWIFT utilizes short, high-peak pulses of laser light to target wart tissue. The laser disrupts the wart virus and stimulates the body’s immune response, ultimately leading to the wart’s elimination.
The following traits also make SWIFT ideal for treating plantar warts in children:
- Minimally invasive: SWIFT only targets the wart itself, minimizing discomfort and the risk of damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
- Fast and effective: Studies have shown that in addition to its high rate of efficacy, SWIFT often requires fewer treatments compared to traditional methods.
- Reduced treatment time: Each SWIFT treatment typically takes just a few minutes, making it easier for wiggly young patients to tolerate!
Soon enough, our team will be seeing and treating cases of plantar warts on feet of all ages, especially as the weather warms. If you’re in need, we hope you’ll give SWIFT a try and see its powerful results for yourself!
Call My Chicago Foot Expert at (773) 561-8100 or click here to schedule an appointment with Cook County podiatrist Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, in our modern, comfortable Ravenswood office today. The foot specialists at My Chicago Foot Expert are here to help!
