Genital warts are skin growths found on or around the anus or genitals and are formed by a sexual contact virus. A dermatologist removes genital warts on the penis or vagina by excision, which means cutting them off using a scalpel. A loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP) is used to remove the wart growth on the cervix. During the treatment, numbing creams or topical anesthetics are used to numb the area and make the process comfortable. Recovery after the procedure depends on the number of warts removed and their location. The average healing time for genital wart removal surgery is around 3-4 weeks.