Game-changer for treating warts

By Mary Malik

Chances are you or someone you know has suffered with painful plantar warts. At best, plantar warts can be annoying. For some, they can be quite debilitating. Dr. Eric Trattner, a podiatrist certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, says that experience is no longer necessary.

Traditionally available treatments have been painful, prolonged, or ineffective, often resulting in a high rate of recurrence. Treatments like cryotherapy (freezing), salicylic acid and even surgical excision often aren’t enough to eliminate stubborn plantar warts. “With the freezing technique, it’s difficult to effectively penetrate the thick skin on the bottom of the foot, and often results in painful blisters,” says Dr. Trattner. “Even surgical removal doesn’t guarantee the warts won’t return.”

All that changes now. Introducing Swift, a new microwave technology that eliminates painful and prolonged therapy. With Swift technology, a controlled application of microwave energy is directed at the affected area stimulating the body’s immune system to attack the wart. This three-to-five-minute treatment is virtually painless. Patients are back on their feet immediately with no aftercare required.

“This is a true game changer,” says Dr. Trattner. We’re seeing a success rate of 85% with a less than 1% recurrence rate. “Patients frequently report a noticeable improvement after just one treatment, and by the third treatment for the vast majority of patients the wart is gone.”

Always working to deliver state-of-the-art technology and gentle care to his patients, Dr. Trattner says, “I am very excited to offer this new, leading-edge technology to my patients.”

Dr. Trattner has offices in Twinsburg, at 8900 Darrow Road, call 330-405-3301, and in Fairview Park, at 20455 Lorain Road, call 440-333-5350. For more information visit ClevelandFootDoctor.com.