FALKNOR’S NEEDLING

what is Needling?

Needling was first described by an American Podiatrist, Gordon Falknor in 1969. Needling is the use of a needle to pierce the verrucae lesions to create a cellular response at the site of the verrucae. When there are multiple lesions the primary and largest are targeted.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

The procedure is completed under a local anaesthetic, this may involve various injections. The area will stay numb for 3-4 hours.

Once the area is numb, any overlying hard skin is reduced. The area is cleansed, a needle is used to pierce the verrucae, this is repeated over an over to the lesion. Once completed a light dressing is applied with a deflective pad which needs to remain in place and dry for 24hours.

It is advisable to avoid taking NSAIDs (Ibuprofen) or other anti-inflammatory medications for 48 hours to increase the likelihood of a successful controlled inflammatory response.

It is worth noting that no single treatment for verruca and warts is 100% effective, and there is no guarantee that the verruca will not return.