Anesthesia For Dermatologic Surgery, Local 

Injection of anesthesia is a commonly used method to numb a small area of skin undergoing a surgical procedure.

Surgical procedures require local, regional, or general anesthesia to minimize the pain and discomfort. The type of anesthesia used depends largely on the procedure itself and location of the body where it will be performed, as well as the physician's and patient's preference. Minor surgical procedures of the skin usually require only local anesthesia.