Swift® Microwave Therapy for Stubborn Warts

We’re excited to offer Swift® Microwave Therapy, a quick, clean, and highly effective way to treat stubborn plantar warts. This modern treatment helps your body clear the wart naturally, with minimal discomfort and no downtime.

Swift® Microwave Therapy is an advanced, FDA-cleared treatment that uses controlled microwave energy to safely target the root of a plantar wart. Unlike freezing, acids, or surgical removal, which work from the outside in, Swift delivers a precise dose of energy just below the surface of the skin. This gentle heat activates your body’s immune response, helping it recognize and clear the wart naturally, with minimal discomfort and no downtime.

What Is Swift® Microwave Therapy?

Swift Microwave Therapy for Wart
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Is Swift® Microwave Therapy Right for You?

Swift® is an excellent option for patients of all ages who are dealing with stubborn, painful, or recurring plantar warts. It’s especially helpful for individuals who want a cleaner, faster, and more effective alternative to freezing, acids, or over-the-counter treatment

You may be a great candidate for Swift if you:

  • Have a plantar wart that has persisted for months (or years)

  • Have tried freezing, salicylic acid, or other treatments without success

  • Experience pain when walking, standing, or playing sports

  • Want a treatment with no downtime, no bandages, and no activity restrictions

  • Prefer a non-invasive approach without needles, cuts, or anesthesia

  • Are seeking a safer, more comfortable option for children or teens

  • Want a higher success rate and lower chance of recurrence

Swift® Microwave Therapy: Backed by Evidence

“Clinical studies of Swift® Microwave Therapy have demonstrated clearance rates ranging from approximately 60 % of all treated patients (intention-to-treat) to over 80 % in those who complete treatment. In a large post-marketing series of nearly 7,000 patients, median efficacy for plantar warts was about 79 %. In children with treatment-resistant warts, about 68.6 % cleared with Swift. These results compare very favorably to traditional treatments.

A 2023 retrospective review of 85 patients (U.S.) found a complete clearance rate of 60.0% (51/85) (intention-to-treat) and 86.4% (51/59) in patients who completed treatment; an average of 2.3 sessions (SD 1.1) were required. (PubMed)

A 2023 randomized/observational study in children with recalcitrant warts (35 pediatric patients) found a clearance rate of 68.6% after an average of 3 microwave sessions. (Dermatology Times)

Post-marketing surveillance (UK) across 6,998 adults treated with Swift found a median efficacy of 79.2% for plantar warts (range 65.9-87.5%) and 82.3% for non-plantar warts. (Emblation)

A recent 2023 article reports a clearance rate of 83.3% for plantar warts using Swift Microwave Therapy in a cohort (publication in PMC). (PMC)

Comparison of a foot with severe calluses and corns before and after treatment with Swift Microwave Therapy, showing significant improvement in skin condition.
Comparison of a heel before and after treatment with Swift Microwave Therapy, showing reduction in wart lesions
Comparison of a child's foot before and after a Swift treatment. The 'before' image shows dry, cracked, and flaky skin, while the 'after' image shows smoother, moisturized skin.

Frequently Asked Questions About Swift® Microwave Therapy

  • Yes. Solevanna Foot & Ankle, PC offers Swift® Microwave Therapy at our Washington, PA location. Swift® is a non-invasive treatment option commonly used for plantar warts. This in-office treatment does not require anesthesia and allows patients to return to normal activities right away. Treatment recommendations are based on individual evaluation and medical appropriateness.

  • Most patients describe Swift® as a brief, warm “zap” that lasts only 2–3 seconds. The discomfort is very short-lived and fades immediately once the energy stops. Only in rare cases is there any lingering or prolonged pain.

  • You can return to all normal activities right away. In some cases, the treated area may feel mildly sore, but this won’t limit walking, exercise, or daily tasks. There’s no need for dressings, bandages, or special after-care, one of the biggest advantages of Swift® Microwave Therapy!

  • Most patients need 2–4 sessions, spaced about 4 weeks apart, depending on the size and depth of the wart. Many see improvement after the first treatment, with full clearance typically occurring over the next several weeks as the immune system responds.

  • Yes. Swift® Microwave Therapy is safe for children and teens, and it’s often an excellent option for kids with stubborn or painful plantar warts. The treatment is quick, clean, and noninvasive. There are no needles, no cutting, and no wound care, which makes it much easier for younger patients to tolerate.

  • No. Swift® Microwave Therapy is not covered by insurance. It is considered an advanced, cash-pay treatment. We will review pricing with you during your visit so you know exactly what to expect.

Disclaimer: The information on this website is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor with any questions about your health.