If you have been diagnosed with an abnormal pap smear, your doctor may perform a colposcopy. The provider will look through a special magnifying scope to view your cervix. He or she may need to take a small biopsy depending on what is seen. LEEP is the procedure you will have if your doctor determines the need for treatment of the abnormal Pap smear. This involves removing a small portion of the cervix. This may be done in the office under local anesthesia. Not all abnormalities require treatment. If you have been diagnosed with an abnormal Pap smear, your doctor may perform a colposcopy.