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Swift wart removal

Microwave technology that treats warts, including plantar warts and molluscum.

Michelle treating a wart on the sole of a foot with the Swift applicator
  • Nurse Practitioner–led
  • In Calgary since 2015
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The Swift applicator tip on the sole of a foot

What is Swift?

Swift is a wart treatment that uses microwave technology, including for plantar warts and molluscum. It targets warts with precision, eliminating them without any preparation and with minimal discomfort. The treatment produces a temporary (1 to 2 second) hot feeling the size of a pencil eraser over the wart, which quickly disperses and does not linger.

Swift is tolerable without numbing cream or anaesthetic; there may be some discomfort, but it is brief. There is no need to treat the entire wart surface, since the treatment produces a global healing response in the area: less treatment time and less discomfort.

There is no pre-care, no downtime and no aftercare. The gentle technology makes it suitable for patients aged 10 and over, and you can resume your daily activities immediately afterward.

Not sure this is the right treatment?

Every plan starts with a medical consultation, with a $50 deposit that goes toward your treatment. How a consultation works

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What it treats

  • Warts
  • Plantar warts
  • Molluscum

What patients say

  • A safer approach

    Acne · May 2026

    Medical

    “She advised against a cortisone injection since it wasn’t the right fit and recommended a safer approach, which I really appreciated.”

    Neelam G.

    Google review

  • Keloids

    Chest · February 2026

    Medical

    “I had been struggling with keloids for a long time and honestly did not expect them to be curable (especially on the chest area). Michelle made it possible.”

    Tan N.

    Google review

    MichelleTreated by Michelle
  • 2 sessions

    Wart removal · June 2024

    Medical

    “After many (painful) attempts to remove at my dr clinic I tried their swift method. No pain, no downtime and already 2 sessions they are almost gone.”

    Boheme & Birch Photography

    Google review

    MichelleTreated by Michelle
  • 24 hours

    Pimple injection · March 2024

    Medical

    “The appointment time was convenient & got in right away to have a pimple injected. 24hrs later & it was completely gone.”

    Tyler W

    Google review

    MichelleTreated by Michelle

What to expect

  1. Treatment

    No preparation and no anaesthetic. The applicator delivers a 1 to 2 second hot feeling the size of a pencil eraser over the wart, which quickly disperses. Each treatment is no more than 15 minutes.

  2. Afterwards

    No downtime and no aftercare. Resume your daily activities immediately.

  3. Course

    Typically 2 to 3 treatments spaced four weeks apart are recommended for optimal results, with a treatment plan tailored to you.

FAQ

Does it hurt?

There may be some discomfort: a temporary 1 to 2 second hot feeling the size of a pencil eraser over the wart, which quickly disperses and does not linger. No numbing cream or anaesthetic is needed.

How many treatments will I need?

Typically 2 to 3 treatments spaced four weeks apart, each no more than 15 minutes.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, from age 10.

Is there downtime?

None. You can resume your daily activities immediately afterward.