There are various options for plantar wart treatments. At Sydney’s Bio Podiatry (Podiatry) we offer a variety of interventions, from acids and freezing to Falkner’s needling.
The beauty of Falkner’s needling is that, in most cases, it is a single treatment with excellent results, with the procedure being typically performed under local anaesthesia to ensure there is no pain during the treatment.
Once the area to be treated is numb, the needle is inserted into the wart multiple times, disrupting the wart tissue and creating small punctures. This process is thought to trigger the body’s immune system to recognise the wart as a foreign invader and mount an immune response to eliminate it.
One of the advantages of needling as a wart treatment is its relatively low risk of scarring compared to other treatments such as surgical excision. Additionally, needling can be an effective option for warts that have not responded to other treatments or have recurred after previous treatments.
However, like any medical procedure, there are potential risks and side effects associated with needling, including pain, bleeding and infection. However, these are typically much less than with surgical excision.
It’s important for individuals considering needling for wart treatment to discuss the potential risks and benefits with a podiatrist to determine if it’s the right option.
We at Sydney’s Bio Podiatry have the knowledge and experience to help you finally eradicate your plantar warts.
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