Swift Microwave Wart Treatment — Frequently Asked Questions — St. Catharines — Registered Chiropodist

Swift is a Health Canada–approved medical microwave treatment that stimulates a local immune response to clear plantar warts by heating infected cells to about 42–45°C, prompting heat‑shock proteins and antibody recruitment rather than destroying tissue superficially

A focused microwave signal penetrates ~3 mm, inducing a controlled heat shock that exposes viral antigens and activates immune cells to clear HPV‑infected tissue without breaking the skin barrier.

Most patients need 3–4 visits, each 5–10 minutes long; treatments are typically spaced ~4 weeks to align with the immune response and followed by a 12‑week review.

Most patients feel a brief 2–3 second burning/tinging per pulse; no local anesthetic is needed and discomfort subsides quickly.

Clinical reports and peer‑reviewed studies show promising clearance and improved outcomes compared with many traditional methods; published research supports Swift as an effective option for plantar warts.

Swift uses non‑ionizing microwaves at low energy levels that do not damage DNA; safety and tolerability are supported in clinical studies and ongoing trials.

Most people with stubborn plantar warts qualify. Discuss treatment if you have metal implants in the foot, pacemaker, active cancer, immune suppression, poor circulation, pregnancy, or severe neuropathy—these may be contraindications.

There’s no broken skin, no dressings, and no downtime—you can swim, shower, and resume activities immediately. Wart regression usually begins within days to weeks as the immune response develops.

Swift prompts immunity and often produces lasting clearance, but no treatment can guarantee lifelong immunity; good foot hygiene in public areas reduces reinfection risk.

OHIP does not cover Swift. Pricing is discussed at consultation; it may be eligible for extended health plans or flexible spending accounts—ask us for a pre‑authorization letter for your insurer.