Swift

FOR VERRUCA OR WARTS

Swift

Swift microwave is the new break-through therapy for stubborn verrucas and warts; simple, effective and swift.

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What is Swift?

Swift uses microwave energy which is delivered through a special probe and applied directly to the skin to treat the affected tissue. Microwaves are incredibly safe, and have been in clinical use for over thirty years, and are used globally in the effective treatment of cancer.

How is Swift different?

The key to effectively treating verrucas and warts is to trigger the body’s own immune response, rather than simply destroying the infected tissue like traditional methods.



Where traditional methods attack verruca and warts from the surface, Swift technology allows for deeper penetration, meaning it is ideal for those with long-standing, stubborn verrucas.

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Why Swift?

Number of treatments

Usually 1-4, more may be needed for very large/multiple verrucas.

Procedure time

From as little as 10 seconds, up to 15 minutes.

Anaesthetic

No anaesthetic required, no needles, no inconvenience.

Dressings

No broken skin, no dressings. No need to keep it dry.

Recovery time

Maybe some mild discomfort, but no downtime needed.

Treatment intervals

Four weeks between appointments.


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What's the cost?

Consultation £35


Swift is a course of 3-4 treatments at £150 per treatment. No need to pay for the whole course upfront, pay as you go along.


We charge per 15 minute treatment, not per verruca/wart, meaning we can treat multiple verrucas/warts in the same session.


Nitronox - Gas & Air can be administered if feeling nervous or anxious £35


Local Anaesthesia £50


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FAQ’s

It's important to discuss these questions with your podiatrist to understand the best course of treatment for a fungal toenail infection.

      What is Swift Microwave Therapy?

          Swift microwave therapy is a treatment for skin conditions such as verrucae and warts. It uses microwave energy to get rid of the affected tissue. A special device delivers controlled microwave energy to the problem area, helping your body's immune system remove the skin lesion. 

          The treatment is quick and usually requires a few short sessions. It's popular because it works well and doesn't require much downtime.  

      How long does a Swift Microwave Therapy appointment take?

          A typical Swift microwave therapy appointment can last from a few minutes to around 10-15 minutes depending on the size and number of verrucae or warts being treated. The exact duration will be determined by the podiatrist and based on your specific case. 

      How many Swift Microwave treatments will be required?

          The number of treatments  needed can vary depending on the individual and the severity of the condition. in general, multiple sessions are required for optimal results. The podiatrist will provide a personalised treatment plan and inform you of the expected number of sessions. 

      What is the success rate of the Swift Microwave Therapy?

          The success rate of the Swift Microwave Therapy is over 80% for even the most stubborn verrucae and warts. However the success rate can vary depending on several factors, including the specific condition being treated, the severity of the condition and individual patient characteristics. 

      How soon can results be seen with Swift Microwave Therapy?

          Results can vary depending on the individual and the specific condition being treated. However in many cases improvement can be observed within a few days of starting the treatment, however, complete resolution of the verrucae or wart may take several sessions. The podiatrist will discuss the expected timeline of results with you. 

      Is the Swift Microwave Therapy painful?

          Swift microwave therapy is generally well-tolerated by patients. Some patients may experience a mild sensation of heat or discomfort during the treatment, however the procedure is relatively quick, and any discomfort subsides shortly after the treatment. 

      Is there any downtime or recovery period after the Swift Microwave Therapy?

          One of the advantages of Swift microwave therapy is that it typically requires minimal to no downtime. Patients can usually resume their regular activities immediately after the treatment without any significant restrictions or recovery period. The podiatrist will always inform you in advance if your case will require more precautions.

      Are there any side effects of Swift Microwave Therapy?

          Swift microwave therapy is considered a safe and well tolerated treatment. Side-effects are generally minimal. Some patients may experience mild redness, swelling, blisters or temporary skin discoloration at the treatment sit, but these effects typically resolve on their own within a short period. 

      I have an auto-immune condition, will Swift Microwave Therapy work for me?

          The effectiveness of the Swift Microwve Therapy can be impacted by underlying health conditions, including autoimmune disorders. The podiatrist can help determine if the Swift  Microwave Therapy is appropriate for you and if any precautions need to be taken during the treatment process. Autoimmune disorders involve an overactive immune system, so may react differently to treatments or have implications for healing and response to therapies. 

      Can anyone have Swift Microwave Therapy?

          With a few exceptions, most people with verrucae or warts should be able to have this treatment. 

          The podiatrist will always carry out an assessment prior to treatment and advise you accordingly.


          Precautions - if any of the following apply to you, speak to the podiatrist before treatment-


          *Metal pins, plates or implants only to the area requiring treatment, anywhere else is not a problem, such as metal fillings etc...

          *Pacemaker

          *Poor or limited healing capacity

          *Pregnancy or breastfeeding, it is known that verrucae and warts can increase in size during this period.

          *Low pain threshold 

          *Young children 

          *Neuropathy or poor peripheral circulation




      What will my verrucae or wart look like after it has been treated?

          Immediately after the treatment there will be no change in the appearance of your verrucae or wart. Typically a change should start to show after a few days.

          the Swift works by prompting an immune response and time is needed for the process to get going. This is why we leave a minimum interval of 4 weeks between treatments. 

          as the verrucae or wart begins to regress it will turn a black colour and start to shrink in from the edges, whilst also reducing in thickness.


      Is Swift Microwave Therapy covered by health insurance?

          Swift is considered as immunotherapy. This means it enables your immune system to begin fighting and destroying the virus. However because of the way it works, it is not currently covered by health insurance. 

How Pod Works

Step 1:

Book an appointment


This can be done over the phone, by email, or the easiest way is through our online booking system.


Step 2:

Meet your podiatrist


your podiatrist will review your medical history and lifestyle, examine your feet, then provide a diagnosis and discuss treatment options with you.

Step 3:

On your way to better feet!


Your foot treatment journey begins here, with advice and support along the way. 

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What our patients think

Great, professional, and a delight
Yusra Alageli

The first thing you notice, is how lovely Zoe's clinic is. Very clean and modern. Zoe herself was great, professional, and a delight. She talked me through everything, she's up to date with all the latest treatments and advises what's appropriate for you. Very reasonably priced. Will definitely be going to Pod Chiropody again. Thank you Zoe

Put me completely at ease
Rachael Kennedy

Lovely premises & a warm welcome. Zoe talked through all the treatment options & costs openly to allow me to make a decision on which course I wanted to take. Put me completely at ease & explained what was happening at each stage, which was reassuring. Can't recommend highly enough, thank you!

Comfortable, fresh and modern
Velmont Media

Over recent months I have had excellent attention for fungal nail infection .... Zoe is very thorough in her approach and the results so far are definitely pleasing. It is undoubtedly worth the 35 minute drive from Market Harborough. In addition...The clinic environment is  comfortable, fresh and modern. I have no hesitation in recommending Pod Chiropody and Laser Clinic.

My son is wart free
Laura Murfin

My son was extremely anxious and Zoe couldn't have been more patient with him, scheduling appointments around school times.... she explained exactly what she was going to do to him and won his trust.... pleased to say my son is wart free and I cannot thank Zoe enough..

Love this place, very clean and friendly
Shirley Jaques

I absolutely love this place, very clean and friendly.  Covid aware.  Zoe knows exactly what to do and explains why she does things.

Nicest people
Sean Oz

Really impressed with the professionalism of Zoe and the microwave treatment done on my varruca which had been a stubborn issue for a few years. Zoe is one of the nicest people you could meet and makes you feel very relaxed and comfortable. I am now free of varrucas and highly recommend this treatment

Knowledgeable, lovely and friendly person
Vendula Cremzova

Great Clinic and excellent service. Zoe is a very knowledgeable, lovely and friendly person. I could not get rid of a verruca for over 4 years which was very frustrating. I am finally free of it thanks to Zoe. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Relaxed atmosphere
Steph Stevenson

Lovely welcome, and very informative about the fungal nail treatment, relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend Zoe to anyone wishing to try out different  treatment for there fungal nail needs.

Professional
Samantha Winters

Sounds weird, but I actually ENJOYED having my verucae (is that the plural?) frozen to death. Zoe is terrific, extremely pleasant, utterly professional, and everything was SPOTLESS. 12/10 on every front.

Modern and well equipped
Sandra Waller

Delighted to have found Pod Chiropody. The surgery is very modern and well equipped. Zoe is friendly and welcoming and immediately put me at ease. She explained treatment options and carried out procedures so carefully and patiently that I felt very relaxed. I can definitely recommend Pod Chiropody if you have any foot problems.

Received great advice
Neil Selby

I had quite a few stubborn verrucae over both of my feet which I had tried all sorts of treatments over the years to cure. I also had a toenail that had become detached and infected when I first visited Zoe's practice. I received great advice from Zoe and along with use of the Swift Microwave treatment I am now clear of verrucae for the first time in many years. My toenail that I was expecting to lose has also fully recovered. Thank you so much for your help.

Great treatment options
Charlie Gresswell

Zoe is lovely and very patient. The practice is a relaxing space and has some great treatment options. If required I would definitely use her services again. Thank you!

Comfortable, fresh and modern
Jane MacDonald

Over recent months I have had excellent attention for fungal nail infection at Pod Chiropody where I have had the laser treatment. Zoe is very thorough in her approach and the results so far are definitely pleasing. It is undoubtedly worth the 35 minute drive from Market Harborough. In addition, the set up throughout Covid has been extremely safe with every sensible precaution being taken. The clinic environment is  comfortable, fresh and modern. I have no hesitation in recommending Pod Chiropody and Laser Clinic.

Amazing!
Steve Mason

3 Months of not being able to walk on my left heel due to verucca.  Went for the Swift Microwave treatment and within 1 week I was pain free! Amazing! Very professional, free checkup 6 weeks after treatment where she tidied it all up... no 2nd treatment needed, no hard sell. Amazing service, highly recommended!

Absolutely Brilliant
Karen Kalaway

Zoe was absolutely brilliant. I had to drive 40min to see her as she was the only chiropodist who did laser for a verruca.  She was well worth the drive.  Absolutely lovely, and very knowledgeable.  Highly recommended.

Friendly and professional!
Lee Matthews

After struggling with over the counter treatments for years I opted for the swift microwave treatment, which worked within weeks! So quick and easy, and Zoe is very friendly and professional!

Changed My Life!
Sheila Sahota

Excellent service at POD Leicester, very friendly and knowledgable of my issues and the treatment really did work. I would highly recommend visiting and discussing any issues you have. It has changed my life! Thanks POD.

Service was brilliant
Hamza Patel

The service was brilliant and the service offered.  Really beneficial advice and the practitioner very knowledgable and friendly.

First class
Karl Eyre

First class. Modern stylish relaxing premises possessing the latest chiropractic techniques and equipment. Welcoming and friendly hospitality. I suffered from a large painful verruca for nine years. Having tried nearly every treatment under the sun and at my wits end, I decided to explore Swift microwave treatment. I live in Nottingham and the nearest place for Swift microwave treatment was Pod Chiropody & Laser Clinic. I made an appointment for a consultation and was so impressed with Zoe Zavery and her practice I went ahead with the treatment. After only one treatment using Swift microwave my verruca has now gone. I would highly recommend this treatment for anyone with a verruca. There is no pain or inconvenience immediately after the treatment. Thank you, Zoe.

Life changing treatment
Abubakr Mohammed

I would recommend this Clinic, Excellent service, friendly delivery, very clean atmosphere. Had a wart the size of a penny removed within a few months, life changing treatment. very friendly staff

Very professional
Ben Weston

Really pleased with the service, the treatment they use is amazing. Friendly approach and very professional. Would highly recommend Pod chiropody to anyone A+++

Professional
Neil Garner

I can thoroughly recommend Pod Chiropody. The service they provide is professional and has been highly effective in treating my infected nail.

Friendly service
Admin Zeus Photoshoot

Highly professional and friendly service

Kim Kearns
Ollie Patterson
James Tilford
Great, professional, and a delight
Yusra Alageli

The first thing you notice, is how lovely Zoe's clinic is. Very clean and modern. Zoe herself was great, professional, and a delight. She talked me through everything, she's up to date with all the latest treatments and advises what's appropriate for you. Very reasonably priced. Will definitely be going to Pod Chiropody again. Thank you Zoe

Put me completely at ease
Rachael Kennedy

Lovely premises & a warm welcome. Zoe talked through all the treatment options & costs openly to allow me to make a decision on which course I wanted to take. Put me completely at ease & explained what was happening at each stage, which was reassuring. Can't recommend highly enough, thank you!

Comfortable, fresh and modern
Velmont Media

Over recent months I have had excellent attention for fungal nail infection .... Zoe is very thorough in her approach and the results so far are definitely pleasing. It is undoubtedly worth the 35 minute drive from Market Harborough. In addition...The clinic environment is  comfortable, fresh and modern. I have no hesitation in recommending Pod Chiropody and Laser Clinic.

My son is wart free
Laura Murfin

My son was extremely anxious and Zoe couldn't have been more patient with him, scheduling appointments around school times.... she explained exactly what she was going to do to him and won his trust.... pleased to say my son is wart free and I cannot thank Zoe enough..

Love this place, very clean and friendly
Shirley Jaques

I absolutely love this place, very clean and friendly.  Covid aware.  Zoe knows exactly what to do and explains why she does things.

Nicest people
Sean Oz

Really impressed with the professionalism of Zoe and the microwave treatment done on my varruca which had been a stubborn issue for a few years. Zoe is one of the nicest people you could meet and makes you feel very relaxed and comfortable. I am now free of varrucas and highly recommend this treatment

Knowledgeable, lovely and friendly person
Vendula Cremzova

Great Clinic and excellent service. Zoe is a very knowledgeable, lovely and friendly person. I could not get rid of a verruca for over 4 years which was very frustrating. I am finally free of it thanks to Zoe. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Relaxed atmosphere
Steph Stevenson

Lovely welcome, and very informative about the fungal nail treatment, relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend Zoe to anyone wishing to try out different  treatment for there fungal nail needs.

Professional
Samantha Winters

Sounds weird, but I actually ENJOYED having my verucae (is that the plural?) frozen to death. Zoe is terrific, extremely pleasant, utterly professional, and everything was SPOTLESS. 12/10 on every front.

Modern and well equipped
Sandra Waller

Delighted to have found Pod Chiropody. The surgery is very modern and well equipped. Zoe is friendly and welcoming and immediately put me at ease. She explained treatment options and carried out procedures so carefully and patiently that I felt very relaxed. I can definitely recommend Pod Chiropody if you have any foot problems.

Received great advice
Neil Selby

I had quite a few stubborn verrucae over both of my feet which I had tried all sorts of treatments over the years to cure. I also had a toenail that had become detached and infected when I first visited Zoe's practice. I received great advice from Zoe and along with use of the Swift Microwave treatment I am now clear of verrucae for the first time in many years. My toenail that I was expecting to lose has also fully recovered. Thank you so much for your help.

Great treatment options
Charlie Gresswell

Zoe is lovely and very patient. The practice is a relaxing space and has some great treatment options. If required I would definitely use her services again. Thank you!

Comfortable, fresh and modern
Jane MacDonald

Over recent months I have had excellent attention for fungal nail infection at Pod Chiropody where I have had the laser treatment. Zoe is very thorough in her approach and the results so far are definitely pleasing. It is undoubtedly worth the 35 minute drive from Market Harborough. In addition, the set up throughout Covid has been extremely safe with every sensible precaution being taken. The clinic environment is  comfortable, fresh and modern. I have no hesitation in recommending Pod Chiropody and Laser Clinic.

Amazing!
Steve Mason

3 Months of not being able to walk on my left heel due to verucca.  Went for the Swift Microwave treatment and within 1 week I was pain free! Amazing! Very professional, free checkup 6 weeks after treatment where she tidied it all up... no 2nd treatment needed, no hard sell. Amazing service, highly recommended!

Absolutely Brilliant
Karen Kalaway

Zoe was absolutely brilliant. I had to drive 40min to see her as she was the only chiropodist who did laser for a verruca.  She was well worth the drive.  Absolutely lovely, and very knowledgeable.  Highly recommended.

Friendly and professional!
Lee Matthews

After struggling with over the counter treatments for years I opted for the swift microwave treatment, which worked within weeks! So quick and easy, and Zoe is very friendly and professional!

Changed My Life!
Sheila Sahota

Excellent service at POD Leicester, very friendly and knowledgable of my issues and the treatment really did work. I would highly recommend visiting and discussing any issues you have. It has changed my life! Thanks POD.

Service was brilliant
Hamza Patel

The service was brilliant and the service offered.  Really beneficial advice and the practitioner very knowledgable and friendly.

First class
Karl Eyre

First class. Modern stylish relaxing premises possessing the latest chiropractic techniques and equipment. Welcoming and friendly hospitality. I suffered from a large painful verruca for nine years. Having tried nearly every treatment under the sun and at my wits end, I decided to explore Swift microwave treatment. I live in Nottingham and the nearest place for Swift microwave treatment was Pod Chiropody & Laser Clinic. I made an appointment for a consultation and was so impressed with Zoe Zavery and her practice I went ahead with the treatment. After only one treatment using Swift microwave my verruca has now gone. I would highly recommend this treatment for anyone with a verruca. There is no pain or inconvenience immediately after the treatment. Thank you, Zoe.

Life changing treatment
Abubakr Mohammed

I would recommend this Clinic, Excellent service, friendly delivery, very clean atmosphere. Had a wart the size of a penny removed within a few months, life changing treatment. very friendly staff

Very professional
Ben Weston

Really pleased with the service, the treatment they use is amazing. Friendly approach and very professional. Would highly recommend Pod chiropody to anyone A+++

Professional
Neil Garner

I can thoroughly recommend Pod Chiropody. The service they provide is professional and has been highly effective in treating my infected nail.

Friendly service
Admin Zeus Photoshoot

Highly professional and friendly service

Kim Kearns
Ollie Patterson
James Tilford

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