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DioLite XP vs ClearSilk (2026)
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- Purchase cost
- No new-price range is on file for either DioLite XP or ClearSilk. Request current quotes to compare purchase costs.
- Technology
- DioLite XP: Diode laser. ClearSilk: Nd:YAG.
- Practice fit
- Both are listed under ktp/532 and nd:yag vascular. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.
KTP/532 & Nd:YAG Vascular
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New price range
- Iridex DioLite XP
- Not published
- Sciton ClearSilk
- Not published
Used asking range
- Iridex DioLite XP
- $4k–$10kSource not documented
- Sciton ClearSilk
- Not published
Payback calculator
- Iridex DioLite XP
- View ROI calculator
- Sciton ClearSilk
- View cost details
Next step
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Browse current modelsConsumable economics
Consumable cost / lock-in
- Iridex DioLite XP
- —
- Sciton ClearSilk
- —
Service cost
- Iridex DioLite XP
- Not published
- Sciton ClearSilk
- Not published
FDA clearance
FDA status & indication
- Iridex DioLite XP
- FDA ClearedK964074
Read FDA indication wording
“The DioLite 532 is a semiconductor-based laser system which delivers 532 nm laser light intended to be used for the photocoagulation of vascular and pigmented skin lesions.”
- Sciton ClearSilk
- FDA ClearedK101916
Read FDA indication wording
“The 755 nm Alexandrite system is designed for use in: The ClearScan ALX 755nm Alexandrite laser system with its accessories is indicated for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I - VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions and wrinkles. Q-Switched 755 nrn Alexandrite Indications for Use: The JOULE 0-Switched 755 nm Alex Multi-Platform Systems with accessories are indicated for the following uses: Pigmented Lesions Tattoos The 1064 nm Nd:YAG Indications for Use: Coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, telangiectasias and rosacea. Removal of unwanted hair (for stable, long term or permanent hair reduction) through selective targeting of melanin in hair follictes and for the treatment of Pseudlofolliculitis Barbae (PFB). Treatment of facial wrinkles. The JOULE 1064 nm Nd:YAG with fiber delivery is indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.”
Which chains run each
Chain adoption
- Iridex DioLite XP
- 0 recorded pairings
- Sciton ClearSilk
- 0 recorded pairings
Chains using it
- Iridex DioLite XP
- —
- Sciton ClearSilk
- —
Approved reviews
- Iridex DioLite XP
- 0
- Sciton ClearSilk
- 0
Specs and platform
Manufacturer
- Iridex DioLite XP
- Iridex
- Sciton ClearSilk
- Sciton
Built by (OEM)
- Iridex DioLite XP
- Iridex Corporation
- Sciton ClearSilk
- Sciton Inc.
Category
- Iridex DioLite XP
- KTP/532 & Nd:YAG Vascular
- Sciton ClearSilk
- KTP/532 & Nd:YAG Vascular
Technology
- Iridex DioLite XP
- 532nm KTP diode-pumped (Diode laser)
- Sciton ClearSilk
- Non-ablative 1064nm bulk heating (Nd:YAG)
Launch year
- Iridex DioLite XP
- 2005
- Sciton ClearSilk
- 2019
Status
- Iridex DioLite XP
- Discontinued
- Sciton ClearSilk
- Current
Manufacturer source record
- Iridex DioLite XP
- No linked source on file.
- Sciton ClearSilk
- No linked source on file.
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