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A versatile, light- and laser-based platform that treats pigmentation, redness, and visible vessels — the approach is tailored to your skin at a consultation, not applied as a single fixed treatment.
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Nordlys is an advanced aesthetic platform from Candela that combines two distinct technologies in one device: intense pulsed light (IPL) and Nd:YAG laser. Rather than a single fixed treatment, it’s a flexible system — the applicator and settings used during your session are chosen based on what your skin actually needs.
The IPL side works well for concerns tied to pigment and surface discoloration — see our dedicated IPL photo facials page for more on that application — while the Nd:YAG laser side reaches deeper for texture and resurfacing work, covered in more detail on our skin resurfacing page. Having both technologies available in one platform means a broader range of skin concerns can be addressed without switching devices or appointments.
Because Nordlys can be configured so many different ways, we don’t apply one standard protocol to every patient. Your skin type, primary concern, and goals all factor into how we set up your treatment — something we’ll walk through together at your consultation.
Combines IPL & Nd:YAG laser in one platform
Treats pigmentation, redness & visible vessels
Minimal downtime, tailored to your skin
Settings & applicator chosen at consultation
Nordlys’s combined IPL and Nd:YAG laser technology makes it a fit for a range of pigment and vascular concerns — here’s where it tends to help most.
Nordlys’s IPL mode targets excess pigment built up from years of sun exposure, helping tone even out over a series of sessions.
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Areas of concentrated pigment darken slightly after treatment, then flake away naturally as skin renews itself underneath.
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The Nd:YAG laser side reaches redness and flushed skin tied to rosacea, helping calm persistent tone over time.
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Small, visible vessels — often around the nose, cheeks, and legs — respond well to Nordlys’s laser energy, fading gradually with treatment.
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Based on the concern being treated, we select the applicator and settings — IPL for pigment, Nd:YAG laser for redness and vessels, or a combination of both. Most patients describe the sensation as a mild warmth or snapping feeling. Sessions are typically quick, with no anesthesia needed.
Session length: Varies by area & modeSome redness or warmth right after treatment is normal and usually settles within a few hours. Treated pigment often darkens slightly and flakes away naturally over the following days — let it shed on its own rather than picking at it. Most patients return to their normal routine right away.
Recovery: Minimal, days not weeksBecause Nordlys addresses pigment and vascular concerns through the body’s own natural clearing process, results build gradually with each session rather than appearing all at once. We’ll map out a treatment plan and realistic timeline for your specific skin at your consultation.
Results: Build with each session
Nordlys is a multi-application platform, so it can address a range of concerns — most commonly pigmentation like sun spots and age spots, and redness or vascular concerns like rosacea and visible facial or leg veins. Which mode we use depends on what you’re treating.
Nordlys is a broader platform than a standard IPL device — it combines IPL with an Nd:YAG laser mode in one system. That gives us more flexibility to address both pigment and deeper vascular concerns without needing separate equipment or appointments.
It depends on your skin and what you’re treating. Nordlys works progressively, so a series of sessions is typically recommended for noticeable, lasting improvement. We’ll outline a personalized plan at your consultation.
Minimal. Some redness or warmth right after treatment is normal and usually settles within a few hours. Treated pigment may darken and flake off naturally over the following days — most patients return to their normal routine right away.
It depends on the mode and concern being treated. IPL relies on contrast between pigment and surrounding skin, so it’s not suitable for tanned or very dark skin tones, while other modes may have different considerations. We’ll evaluate your skin at a consultation to confirm the right approach.
Yes — Nordlys is often layered into a broader skincare plan alongside treatments like chemical peels or microneedling. We’ll help you sequence treatments appropriately based on your goals.
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