Candela Nordlys is a multi-platform that can treat a range of problems.  It is said a all-rounder treatment that can target pigmentation and facial redness caused by sun damage, large vascular lesions (angioma or blood vessels), fine wrinkling, acne and acne scarring.

It is also an excellent “entry level” multi-purpose rejuvenation treatment for anyone looking to refresh and rejuvenate the skin.

Nordlys’ IPL (intense pulsed light) system has a narrow spectrum of wavelength, thus able to customised to target the specific concern of skin.

It is suitable for all age groups from the very youthful to the more advanced-age groups of patients.

It is safe in the lighter skin type.  In more tanner skin type, the clinician will discuss the suitability or the other options that our clinics offer that may be safer (such as PicoWay pigmentation laser, VBeam vascular laser, Skinpen micro-needling or Venus Viva radiofrequency)

Pigmentation, vascular changes, “décolletage” and sun damage on chest, back, shoulders and arms can be treated with Nordlys IPL.  In fact, if a combination of sun damage is seen, this is the best form of treatment.

We would generally perform test patch before treating a large surface area.

IPL (Intense pulsed light) treatments target a wide range of target, ideally used used with care under the guidance of specialists in the area.

The different between Nordlys IPL and other IPLs in the market is that Nordlys target a very specific narrow spectrum of wavelengths, which in simple terms, target the necessary concern (pigmentation, redness) without causing unnecessary damage or heat to the skin.

All IPLs carry inherent risks and our clinicians will discuss about the possibility of doing a “test patch” small area treatment to start with, in necessary cases.

We do not recommend IPLs for darker skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type 4 or above such as Indian or African skin types may be better suited for other lasers such as PicoWay or Vbeam)

The Nordlys platform, depending on the handpieces use, can be utilised for its IPL (Intense pulsed light) technology or for its laser technology (such as 1064NdYAG or FraxPro 1440nm / FraxPro 1550nm).

IPL (Intense pulsed light) utilises a variety/spectrum of wavelength , whereas laser usually targets only 1 single wavelength.

The difference is lasers can be very specific to achieve its target treatment – for example PicoWay laser works very well for pigmentation but does not reduce redness; whereas IPL will treat a spectrum of problem (pigmentation and redness) in the same session.

There are a few advantages of Nordlys IPL compared to other IPLs in the market.

Firstly it has a narrow spectrum of wavelength, so it targets the treatment concern better (such as pigmentation and redness).

Secondly it does not target the ‘water’ of the skin cell as much, so it is less painful and causes less swelling or downtime, and is safer.

Thirdly, the pulse duration (the time taken for the device to release energy) can be adjusted to the point it is sub-millisecond and therefore produces less heat and damage.

We feel that this is an excellent IPL device to complement our range of other laser devices.

This is an extremely effective laser specifically used to target larger blood vessels (telangiectasia), red vascular spots (angioma), blue veins and venous lake (blue vascular growth on face and lips).

Without this 1064nm wavelength, many vascular lesions are not able to clear well.

Some of these large lesions take only 1 treatment session to resolve completely.

IPL (Intense pulsed light) systems can generally induce a snapping painful sensation, and some IPL devices are quite difficult to use because of the pain.

Nordlys is very unique that it does not target water in the skin cells, and does not cause as much heat and pain.  It does not even require additional cooling for comfort or safety.

Our staff can discuss your concern about pain when you book in to consider the Nordlys treatment.

On the same day of treatment, it is expected slight swelling and redness will occur and this should subside fairly quickly over the next 1-2 days.  Some pigmentation area will darken and fade over 1 to 2 weeks.  Small amount of targeted crusting can occur in pigmented areas.  The red vessels may disappear on the spot, or may persist and slowly fade over a few weeks.

We expect our patients to go back to normal social activity within 1-2 days of treatment, and able to apply make up and sunscreen the next day.

We aim to treat to achieve a minor to moderate improvement after each treatment.  It is generally between 2-5 sessions that patients will require for a very satisfactory treatment result.

We expect our patients to take the day off from the IPL treatment on the same day, and depending on intensity of treatment, would be able to go back to social activities or work within 1-2 days, with make up permitted the second day of treatment.

With FraxPro fractionated laser “Frax” treatments, the first 2 days will see redness and swelling and day 5 to day 12-day15 will see surface dry skin peeling.  Most patients accept this downtime and with good surface post care cream (such as silicon based gel), will find the treatments extremely acceptable.

Wearing a mask to cover the treated areas is completely fine (and acceptable socially!)

It does vary between indication of each type of condition, size of area treated and difficulty of treatment.

Generally speaking, for full face rejuvenation treatment, IPL treatments are costed below laser treatments (so some patients think of this as an “entry level” treatments from price point – it certainly is not a subpar treatment! During our consultation we will certainly advise the suitability of this and the result compared to the more expensive laser therapies).

We do not publish the cost of treatment online.  Please leave a query below, or ring 98786813 to arrange a time convenient for you to discuss with our cosmetic liaison officer.

As we are a specialist practice, the costing of our treatments is in line with the expertise of our doctors / nursing staff and the technology we utilise.

We are one of very few official Candela™ recognised specialist practice use of Nordlys in Melbourne. We  perform the Candela Nordlys treatment in our practice in Blackburn South.  You can ask for a consultation with us in our Blackburn South rooms.

We are within the vicinity of Knox, Wantirna, Mitcham, Ringwood, Burwood, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Kew, Camberwell, Balwyn, Doncaster, Donvale, Templestowe, Box Hill, Mont Albert and Surrey Hills, and we serve a large referral base up to Croydon, Mooroolbark, Lilydale, Boronia and Yarra Valley / Yarra Ranges wineries.