Curettage and desiccation are when the doctor uses an instrument called a curet to scrape off damaged cells. You may first be given local anesthetic before the procedure. Sometimes scraping is followed by electrosurgery to destroy any unhealthy cells. After the scraping, a heat or chemical agent may be applied to stop the bleeding. This type of procedure has the risk of infection, so your doctor may want to monitor you closely. Side effects may include scarring or changes in skin coloration around the site.

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