SUN SPOTS
Targets visible brown pigment associated with accumulated sun exposure and photodamage.
NORDLYS PHOTOREJUVENATION · SWT / IPL
CLEAR THE SPOTS.
CALM THE RED.
BRING BACK THE LIGHT.
Selective light treatment for visible sun damage, brown spots, redness, freckles and uneven-looking tone.
TECHNOLOGY
SWT / IPL
NUMBING
NONE
DOWNTIME
MINIMAL
BEST FOR
PIGMENT + REDNESS
SELECTIVE WAVEBAND TECHNOLOGY
LIGHT,
LIGHT,
BUT MAKE IT
SELECTIVE.
PHOTOREJUVENATION, WITH A PLAN
NOT ALL LIGHT SHOULD TREAT ALL COLOUR.
Nordlys uses Selective Waveband Technology to deliver carefully selected light energy into the skin.
That light is absorbed by targeted brown pigment or visible vascular structures, depending on what we are treating.
The goal is a clearer, more even-looking complexion without treating every spot, vessel and skin tone exactly the same way.
We don’t chase colour blindly. We identify it first.
THE LIGHT STORY
SEE THE COLOUR.
CHOOSE THE TARGET.
Brown pigment and visible redness absorb light differently.
That is why photorejuvenation starts with understanding what we’re looking at — not simply turning on an IPL device.
Right target. Right light. Better plan.
THE PHOTOREJUVENATION SEQUENCE
01
IDENTIFY
THE COLOUR
02
TARGET
WITH LIGHT
03
CLEAR
PROGRESSIVELY
The visible response develops after treatment as targeted pigment or redness gradually changes and the skin settles.
THE NORDLYS EDIT
WHAT ARE WE TRYING TO CLEAR?
Photorejuvenation is strongest when we know exactly which colour we’re targeting.
BROWN PIGMENT
Useful for selected superficial pigment and uneven-looking brown discoloration.
REDNESS
Light-based treatment can also be incorporated into plans for selected visible redness and vascular colour.
PHOTOAGING
Helps improve the overall appearance of sun-related uneven colour and clarity.
BROWN OR RED?
SAME FACE.
DIFFERENT TARGET.
01
PIGMENT TARGET
BROWN
Sun spots, freckles and selected areas of superficial brown pigment absorb light differently from vascular redness.
THINK BROWN FOR
02
VASCULAR TARGET
RED
Visible vessels and selected areas of redness require a different treatment intention than brown pigment.
THINK RED FOR
LOOK BEFORE WE LIGHT.
ASSESS · IDENTIFY · TREAT
BROWN ISN’T A DIAGNOSIS
PIGMENT DESERVES MORE THAN A GUESS.
A sun spot, post-inflammatory pigment and melasma can all look brown — but they do not necessarily behave the same way.
That matters because IPL is not automatically the correct answer for every pigmentation concern.
We consider skin tone, pigment pattern, recent sun exposure, heat sensitivity and treatment history before choosing Nordlys.
Sometimes the best IPL decision is deciding not to IPL.
ASSESS MY PIGMENTTHE NORDLYS EXPERIENCE
PREP. FLASH. COOL. PROTECT.
Photorejuvenation is quick — but the planning behind a good treatment shouldn’t be rushed.
LOOK
We confirm the pigment or redness we intend to treat.
PROTECT
Skin is prepared and appropriate eye protection is used.
FLASH
Selective light pulses are delivered across the planned treatment area.
SPF
Sun protection becomes a non-negotiable part of the treatment plan.
AFTER NORDLYS
THE SPOTS MAY GET LOUDER
BEFORE THEY GET QUIETER.
Temporary changes after photorejuvenation can be part of a normal treatment response.
REDNESS
Temporary redness or warmth may occur immediately after treatment.
DARKENING
Brown spots may temporarily appear darker before gradually fading.
DRY / FLAKY SPOTS
Treated pigment may develop a temporary dry or coffee-ground-like appearance.
CLEARER TONE
Improvement develops progressively as the treated areas settle.
TIMING MATTERS
YOUR TAN GETS A VOTE.
Active tanning and significant recent sun exposure can make IPL treatment inappropriate or require delay.
This is one reason photorejuvenation plans are often easier to schedule during lower-sun seasons.
Your skin tone, exposure history and pigment concern always decide the pace.
Good laser timing is part of good laser treatment.
BEFORE + AFTER
PROTECT THE CLEAR.
SKIP THE TAN.
TELL US ABOUT SUN EXPOSURE
Recent tanning or significant sun exposure can affect treatment safety and timing.
SHARE YOUR ACTIVES
Retinoids, acids and pigment products may affect preparation and recovery.
TELL US ABOUT MELASMA
Melasma requires a different level of caution than ordinary sun spots.
SUNSCREEN IS PART OF THE TREATMENT.
SPF DAILY
Sun protection helps protect the skin during pigment correction.
DON’T PICK
Allow temporarily darkened or dry pigment to resolve naturally.
KEEP IT GENTLE
Restart stronger actives according to your personalized aftercare instructions.
GOOD TO KNOW
NORDLYS PHOTOREJUVENATION FAQ.
WHAT IS NORDLYS PHOTOREJUVENATION? +
Nordlys photorejuvenation uses selective light energy to target visible brown pigment and selected vascular redness for a clearer-looking complexion.
IS SWT THE SAME THING AS IPL? +
SWT stands for Selective Waveband Technology. It is Candela’s light-based Nordlys technology used for IPL-style photorejuvenation treatments.
WHAT IS NORDLYS BEST FOR? +
Common treatment goals include sun spots, freckles, visible redness, selected vascular colour and signs of photodamage.
CAN NORDLYS TREAT MELASMA? +
Melasma needs careful assessment because heat and light can aggravate some cases. IPL is not automatically our first choice for melasma.
WHY DO BROWN SPOTS GET DARKER AFTER IPL? +
Targeted pigment can temporarily darken after treatment before gradually lifting and fading from view.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED? +
Treatment number depends on your concern, skin response, sun exposure and overall plan. Photorejuvenation is commonly approached as a series.
CAN I HAVE IPL IF I AM TANNED? +
An active tan can make IPL inappropriate. Your current skin tone and recent sun exposure are assessed before treatment.
WHERE NORDLYS FITS
LIGHT + BRIGHT,
WITH A PLACE IN THE PLAN.
Nordlys appears inside Resurface + Renew because it gives us a targeted route for pigment, redness and photodamage.
You’ll also find Nordlys technology inside The Heavy Lifters when exploring our advanced laser + light portfolio.
READY TO CLEAR THINGS UP?
LET’S FIGURE OUT WHAT COLOUR WE’RE ACTUALLY TREATING.
Brown spots? Redness? Sun damage? A little bit of everything?
We’ll determine whether Nordlys SWT / IPL is the right treatment — and what we should target first.
Good photorejuvenation starts before the flash.
Prefer to speak with us?
Call us at 438-874-9462
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
START WITH YOUR SKIN.
Your skin assessment helps us understand whether the colour is pigment, vascular redness, melasma or something that needs a different route.
01 · ASSESS
02 · IDENTIFY
03 · TREAT
04 · PROTECT
START WITH THE BLUEPRINT