Needling

Needling works by alerting your body to the virus, causing an immune response. Verrucae sit in the top layer of the skin where there is no blood supply hence no immune system to get rid of the virus. Needling is used to move the virus from the outer layer into the lower layers of your skin. This is achieved by using a fine surgical needle to puncture the verruca, causing trauma to the area resulting in inflammation and that important immune response. An aesthetic is used to numb the foot as the procedure would be too painful to perform, after the procedure there will be some tenderness and all is needed is a clean sterile dressing.

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