Who is this for? Patients with stubborn or recurring verrucae, especially ones that haven't responded to pharmacy treatments, freezing or acid treatments.
What are the benefits of verruca needling?
- Aimed at your immune systemA verruca can hide in the skin without your body noticing. Needling is designed to make your immune system recognise the virus and clear it.
- Under local anaestheticThe area is numbed before the procedure, and we'll talk you through it before we start.
- For stubborn verrucaeUsually considered when gentler options haven't worked or the verruca keeps coming back.
- Clear aftercareDressings, aftercare advice and a review appointment to check how it's responding.
What happens during verruca needling at Foot Focus?
- AssessmentWe confirm it is a verruca and check whether needling is the right option for you.
- Local anaestheticThe area is numbed so the procedure itself is comfortable.
- NeedlingThe verruca is treated in clinic, then dressed.
- ReviewA follow-up appointment to check how it's responding and look after the area.
