Microwave Wart Therapy Toronto
(Clinics in Scarborough & Forest Hill)

Are you tired of ineffective freezing treatments and disappointing over-the-counter wart pads? You may be interested in a highly effective solution that has recently become available. This non-invasive approach requires no medications and harnesses the power of your immune system to effectively clear the wart.

What are Plantar Warts?

Plantar warts are benign growths on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They can affect individuals of all ages, leading to irritation, pain, and cosmetic embarrassment. They are also contagious, spreading easily between feet and within households so they should not be ignored. Warts affect approximately 10% of the population, with children bearing a higher burden of up to 20%. They are often difficult to eradicate as the virus can evade immune responses, and treatment is made even more difficult due to the thick skin on the plantar surface of the foot. 

Microwave Therapy: How Does It Work?

Instead of trying to treat a wart by burning or freezing it, microwave energy can be used to target and eliminate plantar warts. This is a new technology that delivers a precise short dose of energy into the tissue to a predetermined depth, leaving the skin intact. The energy heats up the virus-infected cells, causing proteins to be released and thereby triggering the immune system to begin clearing the infection.

Benefits of Microwave Therapy

• Non-invasive: stimulates the body’s immune system without the need for surgery, medication, or anesthesia
• Minimal side effects: No scarring, no injections and no post-treatment dressings required
• Quick recovery: Resume daily activities within 30 minutes of treatment
• Proven success: Real-world clinical data demonstrates an impressive 83.3% success rate in wart clearance, compared to 45.6% for cryotherapy and 13.6% for salicylic acid

Treatment Process

• Number of sessions: On average, patients require 3-4 sessions at monthly intervals for full clearance of warts
• Duration: Patients may feel a sharp sensation like an injection that resolves within seconds. It is rare for patients to feel prolonged pain. There may be some soreness, but 95% of patients are able to resume their daily activities within 30 minutes of treatment.
• Personalized plan: Some patients may require more or fewer sessions depending on the size of the warts and how long they have existed

Is Microwave Therapy Right for You?

With a few exceptions, most individuals with plantar warts are suitable candidates for Microwave therapy. Your journey to wart-free feet starts here. Schedule an appointment with Step Right and our experienced chiropodists can create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.