Verrucas
Warts on the soles of the feet — assessed and treated where suitable.
A verruca is simply a wart on the sole of the foot. Because they sit under pressure from your body weight, they grow inwards and can be painful to walk on, as well as being notoriously stubborn. At Feonix Aesthetics in Coventry, verrucas are assessed by a clinician and treated where appropriate, including with laser treatment.
What they are
A verruca is a wart that appears on the sole of the foot, caused by the same human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes warts elsewhere. Because they are under constant pressure from standing and walking, verrucas tend to grow inwards rather than outwards, developing a hard, callused surface, and can feel like standing on a small stone.
Verrucas are benign but often stubborn, and can spread — particularly in warm, damp environments like changing rooms and pool sides.
Treatments for Verrucas
More about verrucas
Why they happen
Verrucas are picked up by contact with the virus, often through small breaks in the skin of the feet, and commonly in communal wet areas. Pressure from body weight pushes them inward, which makes them more uncomfortable and often harder to clear than warts elsewhere. As with warts, the virus is the underlying driver, so they can persist and recur.
How we treat verrucas at Feonix
A clinician first confirms the lesion is a verruca and assesses whether treatment is appropriate. Where it is, laser treatment on the Fotona system can be used for suitable verrucas. We explain what is realistic — verrucas are among the more stubborn lesions and can need more than one session — and how to reduce the chance of spreading them.
If anything about the lesion is atypical or would be better reviewed medically, we will say so rather than proceed.
Common questions about verrucas
Why are verrucas so painful?
Because they sit on the sole of the foot under your body weight, they grow inwards and develop a hard surface, so they can feel like standing on a small stone. Treating them where suitable can relieve that discomfort.
Why won't my verruca go away?
Verrucas are among the most stubborn lesions because they are driven by a virus and are under constant pressure. They can persist and recur, and more than one session is sometimes needed. A consultation sets a realistic plan rather than promising a single fix.
Can I spread a verruca?
Yes — the virus can spread, particularly in warm, damp communal areas like pools and changing rooms, and to other parts of your own feet. We'll advise on simple precautions to reduce that risk alongside treatment.
How do I start?
Book a consultation for assessment at our Coventry clinic (15 Little Park Street). The lesion is confirmed and, where suitable, treatment is discussed. Clients come to us from across the Midlands.
How we decide what’s right
Every plan starts with a consultation with a GMC-registered doctor or nurse (for injectable and medical treatments) or a qualified practitioner. We assess your suitability, discuss your goals and review your medical history before recommending anything — and we will tell you if a treatment isn’t right for you.
£50, held as credit for 12 months against any treatment or product.
Treat a stubborn verruca
Verrucas are persistent but treatable where suitable. Book a consultation at Feonix Aesthetics and we'll confirm the lesion and set out a realistic plan.