Falknor’s Needling for Plantar Warts

Needling is an effective way to be rid of plantar’s warts for good!

All images on this page are actual Werkman, Boven & Associates’ patient results.

By puncturing the verrucae with an empty, sterile needle many times, the viral particles are directly exposed to the fatty tissue beneath the skin, where the body is rich in immune regulators. Here the immune system can recognize and destroy the virus.

Simply, using a sterile needle, we push the wart tissue into the body, where the immune system can reach and destroy it.

As this immune response is often systemic, treating only one, or a small cluster, of verrucae is required. The procedure is carried out painlessly under local anesthetic, and only mild soreness the following day has been reported by a few patients. However, most patients feel no discomfort at all following treatment.

• The Treatment of Verrucae Pedis Using Falknor’s Needling Method

Post-Operative Care for Needling Procedure

Proper care after the procedure is important to help you heal and prevent complications.

After the Procedure:

• The anesthetic will wear off within an hour or two.
• Leave the dressing on and keep the gauze and bandages dry for the first 24 hours.
• Keep your feet elevated and rested for the day after the procedure.
• Some bleeding and redness around the surgical site are normal.
• Try to avoid the use of over-the-counter pain relievers for the first 48 hours. After that, to manage pain, Tylenol (acetaminophen) is preferred. Follow the usage instructions on the label.  Advil (ibuprofen) will inhibit the effectiveness of the procedure.
• You should be able to return to regular activity one day after the procedure.
• Avoid tight footwear during the healing process.

Dressing Changes:

• Leave the dressing on for 24 hours.
• Remove the dressing.
• Soak your foot in warm water with Epsom salts for 5-10 minutes. Use about one tablespoon of salt in 2 litres of water. Move your foot around in the water to loosen any debris.
• Gently dry the area with a fresh, clean towel and let air dry as much as possible.
• Before putting on socks or shoes, cover the area with a new piece of gauze and tape. Cut the provided gauze into four equal pieces and use one section for each dressing change. You can use a Band-Aid to cover the site if you run out of the provided dressings.
• Repeat these steps daily until you are instructed by your chiropodist otherwise.

Watch for Signs of Infection

Please contact our clinic if you have any of the following symptoms in excess. Outside our regular clinic hours, go to a walk-in clinic or the nearest emergency department.

• Redness, swelling, or warmth around the nail.
• Pus or fluid coming from the wound.
• Severe pain that doesn’t improve with medication.
• Fever or chills.

Follow-Up Care

• Attend your scheduled follow-up appointments to ensure you heal correctly. We will schedule an appointment one week following the procedure and other in 3 months.

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