RGV Foot & Ankle Institute
Swift Microwave
Therapy for Warts
A clinically proven, dressing-free treatment for stubborn plantar warts and verrucae — clears the virus from the inside out with no downtime. Serving McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, and the Rio Grande Valley.
Advanced Wart Treatment
When freezing, acids, and home remedies haven't worked
Plantar warts and verrucae are caused by the HPV virus living in the top layers of the skin. They can be stubborn — many people spend years cycling through freezing, acids, duct tape, and over-the-counter treatments with limited success.
Swift is different. It uses a precise dose of microwave energy to gently heat the infected tissue, alerting your immune system to a virus it had been ignoring. Your body then does the work of clearing the wart from the inside out.
No breaking of the skin, no acids, no dressings, and no restrictions on activity. Each treatment takes just a few minutes in our McAllen clinic, and most patients see meaningful results within 2–3 sessions.
Why Swift
A smarter way to clear warts
Microwave Precision
Low-dose microwave energy targets infected tissue at a controlled depth — no cutting, burning, or freezing of the surrounding skin.
Strong Clinical Evidence
Published studies show clearance rates of around 75–83%, including in chronic warts that have failed years of other treatments.
Quick In-Clinic Visits
Each session takes just a few minutes. Most treatment courses involve 3 sessions spaced about 4 weeks apart.
No Dressings or Downtime
Walk in, walk out. No bandages, no time off school, work, or sport — go straight back to your day.
Is Swift Right for You?
Who Swift helps most
Swift is especially powerful for stubborn warts that have resisted other treatments — but it's just as suitable as a first-line option when you want a fast, dressing-free solution.
- Plantar warts (on the soles of the feet) that won't go away
- Verrucae that have failed freezing, acids, or over-the-counter treatments
- Multiple or clustered warts across the foot
- Warts that are painful when walking or running
- Children and teenagers (Swift is well tolerated from school age)
- Adults wanting a fast, dressing-free treatment around work and sport
- Patients who want to avoid surgery or repeated acid applications
How It Works
What to expect at your appointment
Assessment & Diagnosis
We confirm the lesion is a wart (not a corn or callus), check how long it's been there, and review any previous treatments to plan the right course for you.
Swift Treatment
The Swift probe is applied to each wart for 2 seconds at a time. You'll feel a short, sharp heat sensation — like a quick scratch — that settles within seconds.
Walk Out the Door
No dressings, no aftercare creams, no restrictions. You go straight back to normal activity — sport, swimming, school, work — the same day.
Review at 4 Weeks
We re-assess at each follow-up, treat again if needed, and track progress as your immune system works on clearing the wart from the inside out.
Benefits
Treatment without the trade-offs
Most wart treatments force you to choose between effectiveness and convenience. Swift gives you both — high clinical clearance rates with no dressings, downtime, or activity restrictions.
- Drug-free and needle-free
- No anaesthetic required
- Safe to use on hands and feet
- Treats stubborn, long-standing warts
- No open wound or infection risk
- Suitable for children from school age
FAQ
Common questions about Swift
How does Swift actually work?+
Swift delivers a precise, low dose of microwave energy through a small probe placed on the wart. The energy gently heats the infected tissue to a controlled depth, which triggers your immune system to recognise the HPV virus and clear it. There's no skin breakage, no wound, and no dressing required.
Does it hurt?+
Each pulse lasts only 2 seconds and feels like a sharp, hot scratch. Most patients describe it as uncomfortable but very manageable, and the sensation settles almost immediately after the probe is lifted. No anaesthetic is needed.
How many sessions will I need?+
Most patients have 3 treatments spaced about 4 weeks apart. Some warts clear in 1–2 sessions; very stubborn or long-standing warts may need a fourth. Your podiatrist will reassess at every visit.
How effective is Swift compared with other wart treatments?+
Published clinical studies show clearance rates of around 75–83%, including in warts that have failed multiple rounds of freezing, salicylic acid, or over-the-counter treatments. That makes Swift one of the most effective evidence-based wart therapies currently available.
Can children have Swift treatment?+
Yes. Swift is well tolerated from school age. We take extra time to explain what to expect, and because there are no dressings or restrictions, children can return to PE, sport, and swimming the same day.
Is there any downtime or aftercare?+
None. You can shower, swim, run, and go back to school or work immediately. The skin stays intact, so there's no infection risk and no dressing to manage.
Will Swift work on warts on my hands?+
Yes. While most of our patients are treated for plantar warts on the soles of the feet, Swift is also approved and effective for warts on the hands.
Is Swift covered by insurance?+
Coverage for microwave wart therapy varies by plan. Our McAllen front desk team will check your benefits and walk you through the cost of the full treatment course before you commit. HSA and FSA accounts can typically be used.
Ready to clear that stubborn wart?
Book a Swift consultation with Dr. Galvan and his team. Same-day appointments are often available across the Rio Grande Valley.
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