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Falknor's Verruca Needling

How to identify a Verruca

Typically, verruca’s can:

  • Vary in size, shape, and appearance, often exhibiting a rough surface with black dots
  • May cause pain or discomfort
  • Be contagious and easily spread to other parts of the body or to other people
  • Be a frustrating and persistent problem

 

Falknor’s Needling Procedure: An Innovative Approach

Falknor’s needling procedure, also known as the needle fenestration technique, is a relatively newer treatment modality for verrucas. It was developed by Dr. Ivan Bristow and named after his mentor, Dr. W. J. Falknor. This procedure aims to stimulate an immune response within the body to effectively combat the viral infection.

 

What to expect with Verruca Needling

  1. Local Anesthesia: The foot is numbed using a local anaesthetic, ensuring minimal discomfort during the procedure.
  2. Needling: A sterile needle is inserted into the verruca multiple times, creating punctures through the skin and into the underlying tissue. This process creates controlled damage, triggering an immune response.
  3. Bleeding: The punctures made by the needle cause bleeding, which helps introduce the immune cells necessary to fight the viral infection.
  4. Dressing: A sterile dressing is applied to the treated area to promote healing and prevent infection.

 

The Benefits of Falknor’s Needling Procedure:

  1. High Success Rate: Falknor’s needling procedure has shown promising results, with success rates ranging from 60-90%. The controlled damage and immune response stimulation help eliminate the verruca more effectively.
  2. Shorter Treatment Duration: Compared to traditional methods, Falknor’s needling procedure usually requires fewer sessions and shorter treatment durations. Most patients can expect to see positive results within a few weeks to a few months.
  3. Minimally Invasive: The procedure is minimally invasive, as it involves simple needle punctures. This reduces the risk of scarring and complications commonly associated with surgical excision

The fee for the procedure includes the initial assessment appointment, local anaesthetic, procedure, dressings and a review appointment.

We also offer Verrutop Verruca Treatment, a topical medication treatment, read more about that here.

Contact the clinic to find out more or book a free ten minute online chat.