The treatment area is cleaned using chlorhexidine and either topical anesthesia is used 1hr prior to the treatment or local anesthesia is administered directly before the procedure if necessary.

A needle-shaped electrode is used to deliver a high frequency electric current to super heat a pinpoint area on the skin. The high voltage current dries out cells that are not wanted on the skin’s surface or cauterizes any vascular lesions.  The resulting crusted lesions are then gently wiped away. There may be some mild discomfort that feels like a small shock at the site.  Scarring or permanent discolouration can occur but are VERY uncommon with this procedure.  Patients should apply vaseline or polysporin to the sites afterwards until healed.