What is Nordlys®?

The Nordlys® system by Candela is an FDA-cleared, multi-application IPL and laser device that offers a personalized approach to achieving healthier skin and an overall improved appearance. Time, sun exposure, and hormonal changes can contribute to concerns such as acne, age spots, redness, visible veins, wrinkles, and uneven texture, and Nordlys combines multiple advanced technologies in one platform so your provider can customize treatment to support your skin’s long-term health and address your unique concerns.

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What Causes Facial Aging?

Dr. Marissa Baca of Straith Clinic explains the causes of facial aging.

Expectations

What to Expect with Nordlys® Laser

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Anesthesia

Topical anesthesia and cold air

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Length of Treatment

30 – 45 minutes for full facial treatment

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In / Outpatient

Outpatient

Nordlys® is used to treat the following:

  • Acne
  • Acne-related textural irregularities
  • Sun damage
  • Age spots and benign pigmented lesions
  • Redness
  • Facial and leg veins (vascular lesions)
  • Wrinkles and aging skin
  • Dull skin, clarity and brightness
  • Uneven skin texture
  • Unwanted hair

The number of treatments needed varies based on the area treated and your skin type. Your provider will build a personalized plan during your consultation.

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Nordlys® Recovery

Minimal downtime. Nordlys® treatments are customized to your skin and concerns, using advanced energy-based technology designed to promote quick healing, recovery, and long-term skin health.

Duration of Results

Results vary by individual and treatment. Nordlys® SWT® IPL, Nd:YAG laser, and non-ablative fractional laser treatments work progressively to improve skin tone, texture, and clarity, helping reduce the appearance of sun damage and pigmentation while supporting healthier-looking skin. Results are best maintained with a personalized skincare routine and daily sun protection.

Benefits of Nordlys®

  • Treat Acne: Clear skin with SWT® IPL treatments.
  • Rejuvenate Your Skin: Improve skin tone, clarity, and brightness while reducing the appearance of sun damage and pigmentation with SWT® IPL treatments.
  • Reduce Unwanted Hair: Quick treatments that target hair follicles with proven results.
  • Reduce Redness and Benign Pigmented Lesions: Improve the appearance of veins, pigment and redness with SWT® IPL and the Nd:YAG 1064 nm laser.
  • Revitalize Aging Skin: Support healthier, younger-looking skin with Light & Bright, a powerful combination of SWT® IPL and Frax 1550/1940 treatments that address pigmentation, uneven texture, and other visible signs of aging.
  • Refine Skin Texture: Smooth textural irregularities, improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin, and support healthier-looking skin with Frax 1550/1940 non-ablative fractional laser treatments.

Am I a Candidate for Nordlys®?

Nordlys® is ideal for patients looking to improve skin quality and support long-term skin health while addressing concerns such as acne, sun damage, pigmentation, redness, visible veins, unwanted hair, and textural irregularities. With multiple technologies available in a single platform, treatments can be tailored to your skin’s unique needs and aesthetic goals. During your consultation, a Straith Clinic aesthetic provider will evaluate your skin and create a personalized treatment plan designed to enhance and maintain healthy, radiant skin over time.

Straith Clinic FAQs

Frequently asked Questions

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  • What concerns can the Nordlys® system treat?
    Nordlys treatments address acne, aging skin, unwanted hair, irregular skin texture and vascular lesions using advanced IPL and laser technologies.
  • How many treatments do I need?
    The number varies based on the treatment area and your skin type. Your provider will create a personalized treatment plan during your consultation.
  • What does SWT® IPL do for sun-damaged skin?
    SWT® IPL clears and brightens skin by targeting pigment.
  • How soon do leg veins vanish?
    Smaller vessels can disappear immediately, while larger ones fade gradually over a few weeks. Results can vary by individual and treatment. Ask your provider what to expect.
  • How do non-ablative fractional lasers improve aging skin?
    The 1550 nm and 1940 nm lasers stimulate collagen and resurface the skin with controlled bursts of energy. Treatments are individualized and have minimal downtime.
  • How many hair removal treatments are needed?
    Typically 4–6 treatments spaced 1–3 months apart, depending on hair location and growth cycle.
  • How does Nordlys® acne treatment work?
    Nordlys SWT® IPL treatments heat the sebaceous glands and their blood vessels, decreasing the sebum production associated with acne. The non-ablative fractional lasers can also resurface the textural irregularities common with acne.

Nordlys® in Bingham Farms, MI

Operating for over 90 years with an accredited facility and thousands of satisfied patients throughout Michigan and nationally, Straith Clinic maintains a distinguished reputation for cosmetic facial and body procedures. Experience the Candela Nordlys® system difference at Straith Clinic. Schedule your personalized consultation with one of our expert aesthetic providers to discover a customized treatment plan tailored to your unique skin concerns and goals.

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