What is involved in curettage and cautery of a skin lesion?
Your dermatologist will explain to you why your skin lesion needs treatment and the procedure involved. You may have to sign a consent form to indicate that you consent to the surgical procedure. Tell your dermatologist if you are taking any medication, you have any allergies or medical conditions. The dermatologist will inject some local anaesthetic into the area surrounding the lesion to be treated. This will make the skin go numb so no pain should be felt during the procedure. You may feel a pushing sensation but this should not be painful. The skin lesion is scraped off with a curette, which is like a small spoon with very sharp edges.
