Curettage 

Curettage is easily and safely performed during a same-day office visit with no preparation necessary on the part of the patient.

At the time of the procedure, the area to be treated is cleaned with an alcohol wipe. Once locally anesthetized, the physician uses a rounded but sharp, spoon-like instrument to scrape the skin. An electrical hot metal tip is used to stop any minor bleeding. The tissue may be sent out for examination under a microscope to confirm the clinical diagnosis (eg, biopsy).