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August 22, 2025
Plantar warts may be small and hidden on the soles of your feet, but they can cause discomfort and won’t always go away on their own. Many people try home remedies, but the fastest and most reliable way to remove plantar warts is with proven, science-backed treatments.
Dr. Davinder Bhela has over 15 years of experience in foot care, specializing in plantar wart treatment and other common foot conditions. In this guide, we’ll explain how plantar warts develop, why they persist, and the most effective methods to remove them quickly—helping you regain healthy, pain-free feet.
Duration: 1 month
Treatment: Swift Microwave Therapy
A patient presented with a rapidly spreading plantar wart of one month’s duration. Concerned about the speed of progression and seeking an effective and prompt resolution, the patient opted for Swift Microwave Therapy. A single treatment session was administered. On follow-up, complete resolution of the wart was observed, with no signs of recurrence. The patient reported high satisfaction with the speed and efficacy of the treatment.
Plantar warts are caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). While many people associate HPV with sexual transmission, there are over 100 different strains—some harmless, others more serious. Plantar warts develop when specific strains of the virus enter the skin through tiny cuts or scrapes on the soles of your feet.
Not everyone exposed to HPV will develop warts. Individual immune responses vary, which is why some people seem resistant while others are more susceptible. Children, teenagers, and individuals with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk.
HPV thrives in warm, damp environments, such as public pools, locker rooms, and showers. Walking barefoot in these areas increases the chance of infection, making even minor foot injuries an easy entry point for the virus.
Not every rough patch on the bottom of your foot is just a callus—sometimes it could be a plantar wart. These warts often appear as small, rough growths, making them easy to confuse with common calluses.
Key signs that you’re dealing with a plantar wart include:
Tiny black dots (clotted blood vessels)
Growths that appear in clusters
Disruption of the normal lines and ridges in your skin
Unlike typical calluses, plantar warts can be painful because they grow inward, pressing against underlying tissue. You may feel as if you’re stepping on a small pebble or stone.
Left untreated, plantar warts can affect the way you walk, subtly altering your posture and gait, which may lead to additional foot, knee, or back problems. That’s why prompt evaluation and treatment by a foot specialist are essential as soon as you notice any suspicious growth.
Duration: 5 years
Treatment: Swift Microwave Therapy and Clear Wart Program
# of Tx: 5 treatments
The patient had a longstanding plantar warts resistant to multiple treatments over a period exceeding five years. Previous interventions included cantharidin, cryotherapy, debridement, salicylic acid, imiquimod, 5-fluorouracil, and various other standard therapies, none of which achieved sustained improvement.
The patient underwent a course of five Swift Microwave Therapy sessions. Following treatment, the verruca resolved completely, with no signs of recurrence observed at follow-up.
The good news: you don’t have to live with plantar warts. While some warts may eventually go away on their own, the process can take months or even years—and the discomfort in the meantime can interfere with your daily life.
Instead of waiting, effective treatment is the fastest way to get relief. Dr. Davinder Bhela offers Swift® Microwave Therapy, a cutting-edge approach to eliminating plantar warts safely and efficiently since 2019.
Swift therapy uses targeted, low-dose microwave energy to penetrate the wart. This heat damages the wart tissue while simultaneously activating your body’s natural immune response. Over time, your body clears the treated tissue, leaving you with healthier, wart-free skin.
With this advanced treatment, plantar warts don’t have to slow you down—or stick around any longer than necessary.
Duration: 2 years
Treatment: Swift Microwave Therapy
# of Tx: 3 treatments
After over 2 years of trying every available treatment with no success, this patient saw their verruca disappear after just three Swift sessions
Over the past few decades, microwaves have been successfully used for a series of clinical purposes, including cancer treatment. That’s not all. Even in our day-to-day lives, we witness the use of microwaves in kitchen appliances, WiFi, or even cordless earbuds.
So, when it comes to the safety of microwaves, it can be stated that they are non-ionizing radiation, so they do not render any damage to our DNA. Swift combines microwaves with low-level energy to target a specific area where the wart is located. Swift has been given approval by the FDA for being safe for use.
Although the quick heating of up to “42-45C” of the wart causes pain, its duration is only for a couple of seconds. The pain subsides immediately after the cessation of energy delivery. There is no scarring or serious damage to the skin as the temperature is just a couple of degrees more than a hot bath.
The duration of Swift Therapy treatment for plantar warts depends on the size and number of warts. On average, it takes around 60 days for the disappearance of warts with the use of Swift therapy. The wart removal period depends on several factors like-
This entirely depends on your response to treatment. Generally, the majority of patients need three monthly treatments. However, warts might resolve in less time in some cases. Similarly, chronic cases may need a fourth treatment. You can discuss the treatment plan of Swift therapy for plantar warts with Restore Podiatry.
Avoid the use of any topical cream or gel before treatment. Don’t use home wart treatments, specifically acid-based, around a week before going for treatment.
Patients appreciate Swift® Microwave Therapy because treatments are quick, virtually painless, and require no special preparation or downtime.
During the procedure, you may feel a brief stinging, burning, or scratching sensation, but anesthesia isn’t needed. Many patients notice immediate relief once the treatment is complete.
Depending on the size and depth of your wart, a short series of treatments may be recommended for the best results.
Whether your plantar wart is new or has been lingering for years, there’s no need to wait it out. With advanced treatment and expert care from Dr. Davinder Bhela, you can address the problem efficiently and get back to comfortable, pain-free steps.
Make sure to inform your podiatrist if you suffer from any of the following issues:
Here are a few tips for the prevention of warts from occurring—
If you feel or suspect having a plantar wart, then it is important to visit a podiatrist. Some of the common symptoms you should look for:
You can make an appointment with a Restore Podiatry if you are suffering from plantar warts. Let’s get started to get rid of plantar warts by following the best course of action and getting relief through Swift therapy. It is a therapy for helping improve and benefit the lives of patients in a real way, without difficult or painful solutions. Because every person deserves to lead a healthy and happy life.
Have any questions or concerns? Our team at Restore Podiatry is here to help! Reach out to us anytime, and we’ll be happy to assist you with expert advice and personalized care.
