Swift Microwave Therapy For Warts

Dr. Alec Hochstein, the “iPodiatrist™” is a 1997 graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, and is currently in Private Practice in Great Neck, NY on Long Island’s North Shore where he lives with his wife and two children. Contact us for Swift Microwave therapy for warts.

Dr. Hochstein maintains a full time Podiatry practice, Great Neck Family Foot Care, with emphasis on Palliative Foot Care, Diabetic Foot Care, Orthotic Fabrication, Trauma, and Reconstructive Foot Surgery. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Hochstein is also the Founder/COO of OnychoLase® Laser Nail Centers as well as Pocket Professions, PC.

Dr. Hochstein is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, he is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) as well as the New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA).

Dr. Hochstein is privileged to be actively involved in the training of future doctors of podiatric medicine at residency training programs in New York City and Long Island New York, including the prestigious hospital programs of New York Hospital of Queens, Albert Einstein School of Medicine and North Shore –LIJ Health System.

Dr. Hochstein maintains other interests in areas of physical fitness and nutrition, as well as Internet technology, social media marketing. He has lectured both locally and nationally on various topics related to both medicine and technology in the medical office.

Dr. Alec Hochstein is the creator of iPodiatrist™ – The Podiatry Profession in your Pocket iPhone / iPad App. Dr. Hochstein believes information technology is a powerful tool to motivate, educate, as well as communicate with students, practitioners and patients. Dr. Hochstein encourages his patient’s and potential patients to follow him on Twitter – @GNFamilyFtCare.

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How To Identify A Wart

Although they are not life-threatening, the development of warts can be an aesthetic issue. The longer they are left to linger, the harder they are to be removed. Our team at Great Neck Family Foot Care wants our patients to be able to identify the development of warts from the onslaught. For information on what you should be looking for, continue reading.

Conditions That Cause Warts

Before we dive into how to identify a wart, you must be aware of what can cause them. By avoiding scenarios where warts can thrive, you’ll be taking a big step in preventing them from affecting you in any way. These scenarios include:

• Coming into contact with warts.
• Biting your fingernails, which can cause cracks in the skin where warts can form.
• Using foot care products that have come in contact with warts.

Identifying A Wart

There are many different types of warts a person can suffer from. They are mostly very contagious, meaning if you develop one and begin to pick at it, warts can spread to other parts of your body. That is why getting prompt treatment is so important. Symptoms that point to the development of warts include:

• Fleshy, grainy bumps.
• Bumps that are rough to the touch.
• Growths that have black pinpoint dots on the top.

When To See Our Podiatrist  

If you have begun to develop warts, there are at-home methods of treatment that you can try to resolve the issue. However, sometimes professional intervention is needed to fully correct the problem. When any of the below takes place, consider reaching out to our team:

• Warts become painful and begin to change color.
• At-home remedies have not been successful.
• You notice warts have begun to spread.
• Warts begin to interfere with your ability to perform everyday activities.

Swift Microwave Therapy For Warts

At Great Neck Family Foot Care, our goal is to keep our patient’s feet protected at all times. Warts are just one of the many issues our podiatrist, Dr. Hochstein, will be able to help with. Identifying the fact that warts have developed is a skill everyone needs to have. If you’d like more information on how to do so or need to schedule an appointment for care, contact us today.

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Emblation Immunotherapy for Wart Removal

Looking down at your feet and finding that warts have developed is something that will undoubtedly come as an unpleasant surprise. Although they are not life-threatening by any means, plantar warts can be an aesthetic issue, and if left unchecked, can also cause pain and discomfort when walking. Fortunately, here at Great Neck Family Foot Care, we have the technology that will help. Through the use of our newly acquired Swift Technology, you’ll find that Dr. Hochstein, our expert podiatrist, can safely eliminate pesky warts.

What Is Swift?

If you’ve never heard of the Swift therapy for wart removal, you’re likely wondering precisely what it is. Swift is an FDA approved technology that has proven to be highly effective in treating plantar warts. As a cutting edge form of technology, it works by channeling low doses of microwave energy through a probe to stimulate an immune response from the body, which targets the HPV virus that causes warts.

How Long Will Treatment Last

Even with this advanced Swift Technology, we don’t want patients to set unrealistic expectations. It is going to take more than one session to treat your plantar warts properly. For this to be most effective, sessions with Swift will need to be aligned with your body’s natural immune periods. This means that you’ll likely need to receive 3 to 4 sessions, each spaced four weeks apart. In terms of the length of each session, expect them to last between 5 to 10 minutes. Additionally, this treatment is beneficial due to the below factors:

• Limited debridement.
• No breaking of the skin.
• No bandages are needed.
• There is no at-home treatment that needs to be administered between sessions.

When To Seek Swift Treatment?  

Like any other medical condition, it’s essential to understand when to seek treatment for plantar warts precisely. Some people will have them develop but feel no urge to receive care. Others will not be so lucky. If you find yourself dealing with any of the below, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with us:

• It feels like there are always pebbles in your shoes as you walk.
• Pain is experienced when the wart is compressed.
• A yellowed crust develops around warts.
• Warts are developing into painful lesions.
• Low sensation in the feet has developed due to warts.

Contact Us For Swift Microwave Therapy for Warts

When you’re living with plantar warts, make sure you work with an expert team of podiatrists today. Great Neck Family Foot Care provides Swift Microwave therapy for warts. If you need treatment for a wart contact our team.