A broad spectrum of light is transmitted through a small, smooth, transparent handpiece, which is gently placed over the skin. Cut-off filters in the handpiece change the wavelength range allowing it to be optimized for different applications and skin types. The light penetrates the tissue and is absorbed by either the blood when treating vascular lesions the melanin when treating pigmented lesions, or the collagen producing portions of the skin. The body's natural processes then takes over to produce collagen, strengthen elasticity or remove the injured tissue giving the skin a more even and youthful appearance.

IPL Skin Treatments using Photorejuvenation often consist of full-face treatment or treatment of isolated body areas like the hands or chest. The treatment regimen typically consists of 1 - 8 treatments administered at selected intervals.

Strokes of Beauty has expert laser operators using Lumenis equipment, Lumenis is a true intense pulsed light system with patented state-of-the-art technology, which optimizes power, pulsing and light delivery to provide maximum results, comfort and safety. While lower-end technology may perform Skin treatments using Photorejuvenation, there is a visible difference in results.

"After having photorejuvenation and permanent cosmetics at Strokes of Beauty my life has become much simpler I no longer need to wear make up an a daily basis, people tell me I look younger than I did several years ago. – Fredi

During treatment, the IPL wavelength is optimized so that the energy is absorbed only by the targeted blood vessels, delivering sufficient energy to destroy or shrink the entire vessel without causing damage to the surrounding skin.

After treatment, the damaged vessels are absorbed by the body. Little or no trace of the initial lesion remains.

Depending on the specific nature of the condition, Strokes of Beauty offers two key solutions for the treatment of benign vascular lesions.

The IPL family, featuring the Lumenis Vasculight, successfully treats a broad range of vascular conditions including telangiectasia (spider veins), port wine stains, hemangiomas, etc.

Deeper vascular lesions can be treated with our Nd:YAG laser systems, or vascutouch electrco-coagulation.

"I came for photo rejuvenation to lighten age spots and a red vessel an my face, but I have noticed more results in several areas. The pores around my nose and mouth are much smaller. The age spots are lighter and my complexion is clear and smoother feeling as well. I'm very happy with the results and hope to see continued improvement with the time." – Margaret

During treatment, the IPL; wavelength is optimized so that the energy is absorbed only by the unwanted melanin, raising the temperature to cause shattering of the pigment.

Shortly after treatment, the unwanted pigment cells (or melanin) have been thoroughly fragmented without damage to the surrounding tissue.
In the weeks after treatment, the shattered melanin particles are eliminated through phagocytosis, whereby the fragmented pigments and damaged melanocytes are absorbed by the body. In most cases little or no trace of the initial lesion remains.

A revolutionary technology called Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photorejuvenation, results in energy deposited deep in the skin without affecting the skin's surface and virtually without pain.

Energy is delivered resulting in a gentle warming of the deeper layers of the skin. A treatment is comfortable and typically takes only minutes. Normal activities may be resumed immediately.

A series of treatments are recommended for best results. Fine lines and skin laxity improve as new collagen is deposited in the dermis. Although some improvement may be seen immediately, the skin should continue to improve for several months after treatment as new collagen is deposited.