Plantar Wart Surgeries
Plantar Wart Surgeries at Hills District Podiatry
Hills District Podiatry is comprised of a team of specialist podiatrists who are experienced in performing plantar wart surgeries, as well as offering other treatments for plantar warts. Our friendly and professional team is here to help you be free of troublesome and painful plantar warts.
What are plantar warts and who gets them?
Which patients can benefit from plantar wart surgeries?
There are a number of over the counter topical treatments available for warts. There are also other treatment options that podiatrists can offer, however some patients’ lesions do not respond to these, so a plantar wart surgery may be recommended. Similarly, patients whose warts are thickened, complex, or very painful may require plantar wart surgeries.
It is important to remember that because of their location on the base of the foot or between the toes, plantar warts are subject to the pressures, forces and inherent friction that happens naturally with daily activity such as walking, running and standing. This can make them incredibly uncomfortable.
When you choose to consult with a podiatrist at Hills District Podiatry, you can have absolute confidence in our experienced team, who have performed countless plantar wart surgeries over the years. Your podiatrist will be able to offer their expert advice on what treatments will be most effective for your plantar warts.
How are plantar wart surgeries performed and what are the expected outcomes?
Plantar wart surgeries are performed as minor procedures in our clinic. Patients are usually able to have the procedure performed during a one hour consultation, making it a convenient and definitive solution for their plantar warts.
The procedure is performed with local anaesthetic applied to the area. The skin is cleaned and prepared. Your podiatrist will then make a small incision directly around the wart, removing it with a curette. Medication is then applied to the wound, to prevent bleeding, assist healing, and treat any virus fragments that may remain in the wound. Your podiatrist will then dress the wound appropriately, applying cushioning and protection to allow it to heal, whilst providing comfort.
It is recommended that you arrange for a friend or family member to drive you home following your procedure, as the application of local anaesthetic can make it difficult to operate car pedals safely.
In the majority of patients, further plantar wart surgeries at the same site are never required. Wound healing typically takes between 2-4 weeks. Patients can expect very minor, if any, scar formation.
Plantar wart surgeries are a reliable, permanent solution for plantar warts.
Plantar Wart Surgeries at Hills District Podiatry
Hills District Podiatry offer patients a professional service for plantar wart surgeries. Sydney locals can visit conveniently, at our Rouse Hill Clinic. Our team of fully qualified and experienced podiatrists, together with our friendly administration staff are committed to providing all of our patients with the highest standard of specialist podiatric care for all of their lower limb concerns.
Our clinic welcomes new patients, so if you would like to make an appointment to discuss plantar wart surgeries or any other foot concern, please contact Hills District Podiatry today. You may reach us by phone, or by completing the online booking form on our website.