Treatments we offer
- Salicylic acid and nitric acid: applied in the clinic to break down wart tissue, usually over several visits, sometimes with home treatment in between
- Cryotherapy: freezing the wart to destroy the infected tissue, usually over a series of treatments
- Surgical excision (curettage): removing the wart in a single procedure
- Falknor’s needling: repeatedly puncturing the wart with a fine needle to stimulate the body’s immune response against the virus
- Padding and offloading to reduce pain while treatment works
Which treatment is right for me?
Small, recent warts often respond to acid treatments or cryotherapy. Large, long-standing or stubborn warts, or warts that haven’t responded to other treatment, may be better suited to excision or Falknor’s needling. Your podiatrist will explain the options, what recovery involves and the cost before anything is booked.
Local or general anaesthetic
Surgical excision and Falknor’s needling can be performed under local anaesthetic in the clinic, or under general anaesthetic in a day surgery hospital, for example for children or for several warts at once.
What to expect after excision or needling
The area is dressed after the procedure and is usually tender for a few days. Your podiatrist will give you aftercare instructions and review you to check healing.
Watch Dr Ozan Amir explain
Dr Ozan Amir has presented to podiatrists nationally on wart curettage, through the Australian Podiatry Association.
Minor Surgery for Plantar Warts – Curettage
Nitric Acid for the Treatment of Plantar Warts
Plantar Wart Treatment FAQs
Warts usually have tiny black dots and interrupt the skin lines, and they hurt more when squeezed from the sides. Corns usually have a hard central core and hurt more with direct pressure. Your podiatrist will check.
Acid treatments and cryotherapy can cause some discomfort. Excision and Falknor’s needling are done under anaesthetic, so you won’t feel pain during the procedure.
Yes. We choose a treatment that suits your child’s age and how they’re likely to cope with it.
No, you can book directly. If your appointment is through a Medicare care plan, DVA or another funded program, you’ll need a referral, so check with us when you book.
Serving Manly and the Northern Beaches.
Manly Foot Clinic is at Shop 3/3 Corrie Rd, North Manly NSW 2100. We see patients from Manly, Balgowlah, Freshwater, Dee Why and Brookvale through to Mosman, Neutral Bay, Chatswood and the wider North Shore.