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A Smarter Way to Treat Plantar Warts (Without Freezing, Cutting, or Fuss)

A Smarter Way to Treat Plantar Warts (Without Freezing, Cutting, or Fuss)

June 24, 20252 min read

Plantar warts are the worst.

They’re tough, stubborn, and painful. They show up uninvited—usually on the bottom of your foot—right where it hurts the most when you walk. And they have this annoying habit of coming back… even after treatment.

If you’ve tried freezing.
If you’ve tried over-the-counter patches.
If you’ve tried just hoping they’ll “go away on their own”...

There’s a better option.

Introducing Class 4 Laser Therapy — Your New Wart-Fighting Secret Weapon

At West Haven Foot and Ankle Center, we offer Class 4 laser therapy to treat plantar warts. It’s smart. It’s powerful. And it works without the hassle of freezing, cutting, or burning.

Here’s what makes it different:

  • No scalpels. No need to “dig out” the wart.

  • No harsh chemicals. No acid treatments that damage healthy skin.

  • No downtime. You walk in, walk out, and get on with your day.

So… How Does It Work?

Wart tissue has its own blood supply and structure, and it hides under layers of skin, which is why it’s so hard to get rid of.

The Class 4 laser uses targeted light energy to heat and destroy the wart tissue at the root—deep under the surface. The energy disrupts the wart’s growth, cuts off its blood supply, and tells your body to clear it out.

All of that… without touching a blade or freezing your skin.

And because it works below the surface, it helps reduce the risk of the wart coming back later.

It’s Not Magic. It’s Medical Science.

We’re not promising instant results. But here’s what we do see:

  • Warts shrink noticeably after a few sessions.

  • Pain decreases early in treatment.

  • The skin heals cleaner than with cutting or burning.

It’s fast, non-invasive, and you’re back on your feet right after your visit.

Who’s It For?

Anyone with a plantar wart that’s:

  • Painful

  • Spreading

  • Resistant to home treatments

  • Interfering with walking, running, or sports

If that’s you—or your child—we’ve got you covered.

A podiatrist will take a close look, confirm it’s a wart (not all bumps are), and walk you through your options. If laser therapy’s a good fit, we’ll get started right away.

Don’t Wait for It to Go Away on Its Own

We get it. Warts are weird. They’re easy to ignore at first. But they don’t always go away without help. And the longer you wait, the deeper they can grow—and the harder they are to treat.

So why wait?

Let us help you zap that wart at the source and move on with your life. No more limping. No more painful pressure. No more “let’s try another treatment.”

Just real relief, with smart technology that works.

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