Nordlys Ellipse

Also known as: Nordlys IPL, Ellipse Nordlys, Candela Nordlys Platform, hybrid IPL-laser device, multi-wavelength IPL platform

Venous & Vascular Treatments

AI Aesthetician Summary

1. What Is Nordlys Ellipse?

The Nordlys Ellipse is a state-of-the-art, multifunctional aesthetic device that combines Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and fractional laser technologies in a single platform. Originally developed by Ellipse and later acquired by Syneron Candela, this FDA-cleared system ...

Treatment Details

Targets

Concerns:Acne Acne Scarring Pigmentation Redness Rosacea Sun Damage Thread Veins Wrinkles Fungal Toenails Age Spots Bacne Scars Dull Skin

Areas:Forehead, Chest, Neck, Back, Armpit, Thigh, Cheek, Chin

Tissues:Skin (Epidermis, Dermis), Blood Vessels, Hair Follicles

Longevity:9-12 Months

How it Works

Duration:30 minutes

Pain Level:Mild

Techniques:Light Therapy, Laser

Multiple Sessions:Yes

Post Treatment

Downtime:1 day

Post-care:After Nordlys SWT IPL treatment, protect your skin from sun exposure by using broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily and avoiding direct sunlight for at least 30 days. Gently cleanse and moisturize the treated area, avoiding harsh skincare products, hot baths, strenuous exercise, and picking at any darkened or peeling skin for optimal healing.

Risks:Mild redness, swelling, warmth, skin sensitivity, temporary pigment changes (hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation, especially in darker skin), peeling, flaking, crusting, blistering, scarring, changes in skin texture, burns (including full-thickness), infections, keloid formation, paradoxical hypertrichosis, hematoma.

Additional Information

Invasiveness:Non-Invasive

Manufacturer:Candela Corporation

Specialty:Medical Spa

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