SWIFT
What is SWIFT Microwave Therapy?
SWIFT is medical microwave technology that is highly effective at resolving warts, verrucae or papillomas.
A focused microwave signal is emitted into the skin to a predetermined depth to ensure only the wart is treated.
A process called Heat Shock occurs within infected skin cells. This causes the wart to release certain proteins into the circulatory system, allowing the immune system to recognise the infection and begin to fight the virus.
SWIFT has an 83% resolution rate*
Higher success than any other wart treatment
Will I Feel Anything?
The rapid heating of the wart to 42-45ºC can cause discomfort, however this lasts for only a second. This temperature range is merely a few degrees warmer than a hot bath, and will not cause any serious tissue damage or scarring.
How Safe are Microwaves?
Microwaves are a form of non-ionising radiation, which means that they can not cause damage to the DNA of living things. SWIFT uses very low energy levels that are only able to vibrate water molecules within skin cells.
How Many Treatments will I Need?
This is dependent on how you respond to treatment. Most patients require 3 treatments or less. We will be able to discuss your treatment plan.
Can Anyone Recieve this Treatment?
With a few exceptions, most people with skin lesions would be able to have this treatment. We will carry out an assessment prior to treatment and be able to advise you on this
What are the benefits of SWIFT?
- Rapid treatment time
- No dressings required
- No need to self-care
- Pain relief post-treatment
- Few treatments needed
- Highly effective
* Based on data collected and analysed from post market surveillance July 2017 of trained SWIFT users.
Treatment protocol and costs
Based on our experience, we usually advise 3 treatments spaced 1 month apart followed by a 3 month review.
- Each SWIFT treatment will cost $200 per visit
- Review appointments are $110
In certain cases warts may resolve after one treatment or they may take longer to respond than normal. Therefore, we strongly advise that you adhere to the treatment in order to ensure the best outcome.