NEW FOR SUMMER 2011

Dry needling verruca treatment

Dry needling has been used for over 40 years and was first described in a medical journal in America in 1969.  It has since been proven to be an effective method for treating stubborn and multiple verrucae.

The procedure, carried out painlessly under local anaesthetic, involves disrupting each individual papillae in the verruca with a sterile needle which, in turn, creates a portal from the viral tissue to the adipose tissue.  This encourages the body to initiate an immune response, allowing the body to deal with the verruca itself.

In the case of multiple verrucae, only one lesion needs to be treated which may then result in the spontaneous resolution of all verrucae.  Unlike treatments with chemical caustics, burning or freezing, dry needling usually only requires a single application.

Following the procedure there is very little discomfort and, with minimal after care required, patients should be able to resume their normal daily activities the very next day.

The cost of this treatment is £80 which includes the anaesthetic, the procedure itself and 2 follow up appointments.