TREATMENT OF TELANGIECTASES AND OTHER BENIGN VASCULAR-LESIONS WITH THE 577 NM PULSED DYE-LASER

Background: This study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the 577 nm pulsed dye laser in the treatment of various vascular lesions of the face. Objective: Our purpose was to make observations on the effects of different variables that could affect response. Methods. Ninety-two adults with telangiectases of the face were sequentially selected for treatment according to a protocol previously established. Evaluation consisted of visual inspection by two investigators, and before and after photographs at 2-month intervals. A few patients with other vascular lesions were also treated and reported. Results: Ninety-one percent of the patients (84 of 92) showed good to excellent response after a single treatment. Recurrence occurred in 2%. Atrophy of the skin occurred in 2%. Venous lakes, pyogenic granulomas, and mucosal vascular malformations showed significant improvement. Conclusion: The 5 77 nm pulsed dye laser is effective and safe for vascular lesions of the face.