Because plantar warts flatten with pressure, it can be hard to tell if they are completely gone. To confirm that a plantar wart is fully removed: • Visual Examination: Examine the affected foot; a simple visual analysis of the foot should be able to tell if the wart is gone. Look for any black dots, a telltale sign of plantar warts. The skin should also appear smooth, particularly in the ridges of the skin. If the wart is gone, there will be no bump or circle in the line pattern of the foot. In addition, the area may look a little lighter after it has healed, which is a sign that the plantar wart is gone. • Pain Assessment: Assess if there is still pain when walking or touching the area where the wart was. If the wart is gone, there should be no pain at all. • Feel The Area: The area should feel smooth and have no bumps. At Bay Area Foot & Ankle Associates, we care about your health. Our kind and compassionate professionals are experienced in treating plantar warts and can help you improve the health of your soles. Call us today to book an appointment for plantar warts treatment, or visit one of our three clinics: we have one location in Brentwood, CA, and two in Walnut Creek, CA. We look forward to serving you! We serve patients from Walnut Creek CA, Brentwood CA, Pleasant Hill CA, Concord CA, Pittsburg CA, Antioch CA, Alamo CA, Danville CA, and Oakley CA.