Diorite Laser in Oxnard
Conditions Treated
- Keratoses
- Freckles
- Dermatosis papulosis nigra
- telangiectasia
- rosacea
- spider angiomas
- spider veins
- cherry angiomas
- port wine stains
- poikiloderma of civatte
How Does It Work?
A laser generates an intense beam of light to deliver energy to a specific site, through a small hand piece connected to the laser. The laser light is absorbed by blood vessels and melanin/pigment (black or brown pigment found in the skin) causing destruction of facial veins and sun spots by heating unwanted cells while leaving healthy cells intact.
What Areas Can Be Treated?
Treatment may vary, depending upon patient characteristics and the area being treated. In most cases, anesthesia is not required. You will be asked to wear special goggles to protect your eyes from the intense beam of laser light. The doctor will use a pencil thin hand piece to direct a beam of laser light to the lesion. Some patients report feeling a slight stinging sensation during the treatment followed by some redness, which usually goes away in 2-4 hours.
What To Expect
The laser handpiece will direct a beam of laser light to the lesion. Some patients report feeling a slight stinging sensation during the treatment, followed by some redness that usually goes away in two to four hours. There will not be any purple skin discoloration or bruised appearance to the treated skin. Postoperative care is minimal.
After Treatment
Immediately after the treatment, your skin will feel warm but ice packs and cool wash cloths are helpful and will also reduce swelling.
We suggest that you stay out of the sun during the next two to three weeks. Final treatment results should be evident within 10 to days after treatment for vascular lesions and within two to three weeks after treatment for pigmented lesions. In the meantime, normal daily activities can be resumed.