VERRUCA TREATMENT / SWIFT VERRUCA TREATMENT IN STREATHAM, LONDON
• One of the most experienced clinics in the country
• Effective and pioneering treatments available
• Troublesome verrucae are our speciality
Verruca treatment at Leigham Practice
Our services are led by a former NHS Verruca Service Manager and we are one of the most experienced clincis in the country. We have a wide range of effective treatments that are included within our normal fee that will suit most patients, and some premium treatments used for highly resistant verrucae, such as Cryotherapy and Swift Verruca Treatment, that have additional fees. Just call us to see one of our podiatry team to discuss the best way forward for your problem, or book online using the ‘Podiatry, New Client (non-biomechanical/gait)’ option.
Initial Verruca Assessment
At your first appointment the podiatrist can examine the foot and make sure the diagnosis is correct, then talk about the options available for you. The type of treatment recommended will depend on the type of verruca, where it is located, how many you have, how long they have been present, what other treatments have been tried and your own views or preferences. Our team can talk to you about options and success rates.
If you are interested in advanced treatments for complex, persistent or resistant verrucae, such as Swift or Falkner’s Needling, please contact us in advance so we can discuss this with you and make sure we book in a slot that allows additional time if needed.
How are verrucae treated?
Chemical treatments are both highly effective and self-limiting, meaning that if treatment is getting too uncomfortable you are told how to neutralise the treatment and are in control and generally work out as very cost effective. We also offer low level laser therapy if chemical or other treatments are not recommended, for example during pregnancy. These treatments are included with the appointment fee.
Additionally, we also offer a range advanced treatments, such as Swift Verruca Treatment, Cryotherapy and Falkner Needling Technique, all of which are highly effective. We usually reserve these treatments for the most resistant forms of verrucae.
How much does verruca treatment cost?
Our chemical treatments do not incur any additional costs.
For further information on Swift Verruca Treatment click here.
For information on Cryotherapy (freezing) or Falkner Needling Technique click here.
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From what age can you treat verrucae?
For some of our chemical treatments, children as young as 5 may receive treatment, or from age 9-10 for advanced treatments, such as Swift Verruca Treatment. We also offer Low Level Laser Therapy, which is painless and without side effects, and suitable for all ages.
Can verrucae be treated during pregnancy/breast-feeding?
Most forms of treatment involve chemicals which could be absorbed in small amounts into the blood, or are damaging and have a small risk of complications which might require antibiotics if infection occurs, so most treatments should be delayed until after pregnancy and breastfeeding if possible. However, Low Level Laser Therapy is a treatment without side effects, so is completely safe. Our team can also either reduce the size of the verrucae to provide instant relief, or offer treatment with Swift Verruca Treatment, since the effect of Swift treatment is entirely localised and is similar in risk to having electrolysis treatment.
Is verruca treatment painful?
Often, verrucae are painful simply because they form a hard lump that you walk on constantly, like walking on a stone you cannot get out of your shoe. Podiatrists can reduce this lump painlessly and this usually provides some instant relief. Some of the treatments may be painful, whereas some are not painful to apply but may trigger some pain, and some have little to no pain at all. Podiatrists will talk you through the options, their success rates and what treatment involves to come up with treatment you are happy with, so there’s no need to worry unduly about discomfort – you will be in control.