Not every verruca needs treatment
If it is painless and you are confident it is a verruca, allowing it to clear naturally can be a reasonable option.
Verruca treatments in Gourock
Clear advice and treatment for stubborn verrucae.
Verrucae are common viral skin infections on the feet. Many clear without treatment, but some become painful, spread or remain for months or years. We will confirm what the lesion is, explain your options and recommend treatment only when it is appropriate.
Assessment first
Swift or needling
Prices shown clearly
Your first step
Book an assessment if the area is painful, changing, spreading or not clearing.
Anne will check that it is a verruca and discuss the most suitable next step.
Often self-limiting
Many verrucae clear naturally, although this can take time.
Assessment-led
We confirm the diagnosis and check medical factors before treatment.
Two advanced options
Swift microwave therapy and verruca needling are available where suitable.
No false promises
No verruca treatment can guarantee clearance or prevent recurrence.
What is a verruca?
A verruca is a wart on the foot caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). It may look rough or have tiny dark dots beneath hard skin. Verrucae are usually harmless, but those on weight-bearing areas can feel painful when standing, walking or exercising.
Painful, changing or uncertain
Book an assessment if it hurts, bleeds, changes appearance, spreads, keeps returning or you are unsure what the lesion is.
Medical history matters
Seek professional advice before self-treatment if you have diabetes, reduced circulation, reduced sensation or a weakened immune system.
Your treatment options
One clear assessment, then the right option for your foot.
There is no single treatment that works for every verruca. Anne will consider the site, size, symptoms, previous treatment and your health before recommending monitoring, pharmacy treatment or an advanced clinic treatment.
Assessment and advice
First, we confirm that the lesion is a verruca and discuss whether treatment is needed at all.
Swift microwave therapy
Swift delivers short applications of microwave energy without cutting or breaking the skin. The package includes three sessions for £300.
Learn about Swift treatmentVerruca needling
Needling is a minor procedure performed under local anaesthetic for selected stubborn verrucae. The £300 package includes needling and one follow-up.
When should you book a verruca assessment?
Book if the lesion is painful, persistent or worrying you, or if you want help choosing between leaving it alone, pharmacy treatment, Swift and needling.
- You are not certain that the lesion is a verruca
- It is painful, bleeding, changing, spreading or keeps returning
- It affects walking, sport, work or footwear
- You have diabetes, circulation or sensation concerns, or reduced immunity
Verruca treatment prices
Needling package £300. Swift package £300.
The needling package includes the procedure and one follow-up. The Swift package includes three treatment sessions. An assessment is required to confirm which option, if any, is suitable. Results vary and clearance cannot be guaranteed.
Questions about verruca treatment?
Does every verruca need treatment?
No. Many verrucae clear naturally. Treatment is more likely to be considered when a verruca is painful, persistent, spreading, keeps returning or is affecting day-to-day life.
What is the difference between Swift and needling?
Swift applies brief microwave energy without breaking the skin. Needling is a minor procedure under local anaesthetic. Anne will explain the benefits, limitations and suitability of each option at assessment.
How much do the treatments cost?
The needling package is £300 and includes needling plus one follow-up. The Swift package is £300 and includes three Swift treatment sessions.
Can you guarantee that treatment will clear it?
No. Verrucae respond differently and may recur. We will give you a realistic explanation of what to expect before you decide.
Not sure which verruca treatment is right for you?
Book a podiatry assessment or call the Gourock clinic. We will check the lesion and explain your options clearly before any treatment begins.