The clinical versatility of the DioLite 532 allows successful treatment of a variety of vascular and pigmented skin lesions. The Diolite delivers an intense beam of light to the skin, targeting either oxyhemoglobin (bright red blood cells carrying oxygen) or melanin/pigment (black or brown pigment found in the skin).
You will be placed in a reclined position, depending on the location of treatment. The doctor will use a pencil thin handpiece to direct a beam of laser light to the lesion. In most cases, anesthesia is not required.
Some patients report feeling a slight stinging sensation during the treatment followed by some redness which usually goes away in 2-4 hours. Some swelling may also be experienced and may last 1-2 days. There will not be any purple skin discoloration or bruised appearance to the treated skin.
Postoperative care is minimal. Your doctor may ask you to use an anti-bacterial ointment on the treated area for a short period of time and will suggest that you stay out of the sun during the healing process.
Final treatment results should be evident within 10-14 days after treatment for vascular lesions and within 2-3 weeks after treatment for pigmented lesions. In the meantime, normal daily activities can be resumed with only a slight redness evident at the treatment area.
What types of lesions can be treated with the Diolite laser?
The following is a list of commonly found lesions or conditions that can be treated with this laser.
Vascular
• Telangiectasia
Abnormal dilation of the capillary vessels and arterioles commonly present on the nose, face or legs.
• Angiomas
A benign lesion composed of blood vessels or lymphatic vessels.
• Spider Veins
Small vessels found on the legs (laser best when used on veins measuring less than 0.7 mm in diameter).
• Port Wine Stains
Reddish-purple superficial hemangiomas that commonly occur as birthmarks.
• Rosacea
Red facial lesions around the nose and cheeks causing sunburn look.
Pigmented
• Keratoses
Slightly elevated pigmented spots found on the back and hands.
• Dermatosis Papulosis Nigra (DPN)
Small, black flat or raised lesion seen primarily on Asian and African nationalities.
• Lentigines
Small, tan to brown spots that can arise on the skin surface or mucous membrane. Usually present on skin that has received excessive sun exposure.
