Verruca · Shepperton

Verruca treatment in Shepperton

A verruca that's painful to stand on, spreading, or has shrugged off every gel and freeze-spray from the chemist? Podiatry-led verruca treatment in Shepperton starts with a proper look at what you're actually dealing with — because a lot of self-treatment fails simply because it's aimed at the wrong thing, or gives up too soon.

Price from £55

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Verruca assessment and treatment from £55 per session. The number of sessions depends on the verruca. Exact fee confirmed when you book.

  • HCPC-registered podiatrist
  • Confirmed diagnosis first
  • Honest about what works
  • Riverside clinic, free parking

Is it actually a verruca?

Verrucae (plantar warts) are caused by a virus and often look like a small rough patch on the sole, sometimes with tiny black dots and a painful 'pinch' when squeezed. But hard skin, corns and callus can look very similar — and treating a corn as if it were a verruca (or vice versa) gets you nowhere. The first job is a proper diagnosis, because that decides everything that follows.

A realistic, honest approach to treatment

Here's the part most adverts won't tell you: many verrucae — especially in children — clear on their own as the immune system catches up, and no single treatment works for everyone. What a podiatrist adds is judgement. Aaron will reduce the overlying hard skin so the verruca is less painful to stand on and any treatment can actually reach it, then advise whether it's best to treat actively or monitor. Where active treatment makes sense, options are discussed clearly, including how many sessions are realistic and what each involves — no vague packages, no pressure.

When it's worth getting seen

It's worth booking if the verruca is painful, spreading, changing, not clearing after months of self-treatment, or if you're diabetic or have reduced circulation or a weakened immune system — in which case foot lesions should always be assessed professionally. We treat verrucae for patients across Shepperton, Sunbury-on-Thames, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge and Chertsey at the riverside clinic.

How it works

01 · Diagnose
Diagnose

We confirm it's a verruca and not a corn, callus or something else that needs different care.

02 · Reduce
Reduce

Overlying hard skin is pared back so it's less painful and any treatment can reach the verruca.

03 · Advise
Advise

Honest guidance on whether to treat actively or monitor, with realistic session numbers.

04 · Treat
Treat

Where appropriate, an agreed treatment plan with clear expectations at each step.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Will one appointment get rid of my verruca?

Sometimes, but often not — verrucae can be stubborn and may need several sessions, and some are best monitored rather than aggressively treated. Aaron will give you a realistic picture at your first visit rather than promising a one-visit cure.

Is verruca treatment painful?

Reducing the hard skin over a verruca is usually comfortable and often relieves pain straight away. Some active treatments can cause temporary soreness afterwards, which we'll always explain before going ahead.

How much does it cost?

Assessment and treatment start from £55 per session. Because the number of sessions depends on the verruca, we're upfront about the likely course at your first visit. Exact fees are confirmed when you book.

Should I just use a chemist freeze spray?

For a simple, painless verruca that's not spreading, self-treatment is reasonable. But if it's painful, spreading, stubborn, or you're diabetic or have circulation problems, it's worth having it assessed properly first.

Do I need a referral?

No — book directly online, no GP referral or waiting list needed.

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Address
The Courtyard
The Ferry Point
Nauticalia
Ferry Ln
Shepperton, TW17 9LQ
Phone
07981 30995907576 715702Our booking line answers 24/7
Opening hours
Monday 09:30 – 17:30
Tuesday 09:30 – 17:30
Wednesday 09:30 – 17:30
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:00 – 15:00
Sunday 10:00 – 15:00