Multiple light and laser technologies, one personalized plan
City living is hard on skin. Sun reflected off glass and pavement, wind off the harbor, and long days indoors can leave behind uneven tone, visible vessels, and texture that makeup no longer hides.
At our Boston office on Milk Street, KDR Aesthetics + Wellness uses Nordlys™ by Candela to treat these concerns with a single, adaptable platform. Because Nordlys combines light-based and laser applicators, your treatment is matched to what your skin needs rather than to what one device happens to do.
Treats a broad spectrum of skin concerns through a single, advanced multi-technology platform.
Fully customized to your skin type, tone, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals.
Addresses pigmentation, redness, vascular irregularities, texture, and overall skin quality.
Delivers meaningful results with less downtime than more aggressive resurfacing approaches.
Combines multiple light and laser modalities for a more complete and comprehensive treatment outcome.
Performed by providers who have completed direct clinical training with Candela.
Progressive, natural-looking improvements that continue to develop in the weeks following each session.
What Nordlys™ can treat
Your provider will recommend a specific applicator, or a combination, after looking closely at your skin. Common reasons patients come in include:
Sun spots and age spots
Uneven tone and dull texture
Facial redness and rosacea
Broken capillaries and spider veins
Fine lines and early photoaging
Acne and post-acne discoloration
Acne scars and surgical scars
Stretch marks
Unwanted hair
Overall radiance and skin quality
Nordlys™ treatment options
During your consultation, we’ll explain which of these applicators fits your goals and why.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
Even out tone and calm redness.
Broad-spectrum light is absorbed by excess pigment and small surface vessels, which then fade over the following weeks. IPL is a go-to option for sun damage, flushing, and an all-over brighter complexion.
A non-ablative fractional laser that sends microscopic columns of energy into the deeper layers of the skin. The surrounding tissue stays intact, so it heals quickly while new collagen forms. It’s often chosen for acne scars, surgical scars, stretch marks, and fine lines.
A gentler fractional laser that works closer to the surface. It targets dullness, rough texture, and early sun damage, usually with only brief redness and light flaking afterward, which makes it a good fit for busy schedules or a pre-event glow.
This longer-wavelength laser passes through the surface to treat vessels that sit deeper in the skin, such as spider veins and larger facial veins that light-based treatments can’t reach as effectively.
Light & Bright™ combines IPL with the Frax 1940™ in a single session, addressing discoloration and surface texture together. Because it treats two concerns at once, it’s a popular choice for patients who want visible improvement without booking separate appointments.
We review your skin history, current routine, medications, and goals.
Your provider examines the areas of concern and explains which applicators make sense.
You leave with a clear plan, including the expected number of sessions and any prep steps.
Treatment day
Your skin is cleansed, and protective eyewear is provided.
Settings are adjusted to your skin type and the specific concern being treated.
Most patients describe a quick snap or warm sensation; numbing cream may be used for fractional treatments.
Most sessions take less than an hour, depending on the area and technology.
Afterward
Some redness or warmth is normal and usually fades within hours.
Treated sun spots may darken slightly and flake off over a week or so.
Fractional treatments can leave skin rough or bronzed for a few days as it renews.
Improvement continues for several weeks, and a short series usually gives the best result.
Is Nordlys™ right for you?
You have sun spots, freckling, or uneven pigment you’d like to fade.
You deal with persistent redness, flushing, or visible facial veins.
You have acne scars, surgical scars, or stretch marks you’d like to soften.
Your skin looks dull or rough, and you want an overall refresh.
You prefer a tailored plan over a one-size-fits-all device.
You’re in good general health and understand that results build over a series.
Preparing for and caring for your skin
Before your appointment
Stay out of the sun and skip self-tanner for two weeks beforehand.
Pause retinoids, exfoliating acids, and scrubs for several days, or as your provider advises.
Come in with clean skin and no makeup or sunscreen on the treatment area.
Let us know about new medications, recent sun exposure, or a history of cold sores.
After your appointment
Wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day and limit sun exposure.
Avoid hot yoga, saunas, and hard workouts for a day or two.
Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer, and hold off on active ingredients until your skin settles.
Let flaking or darkened spots shed on their own rather than picking or scrubbing.
Reach out to our team with any questions while you heal.
Why choose KDR for laser treatments in Boston
Our Boston office gives downtown patients access to the same thoughtful, medically guided care KDR is known for, now with the added flexibility of Nordlys™.
Whether you work in the Financial District or live in Back Bay, the South End, or the Seaport, our Milk Street location makes it easy to fit a treatment into your week.
Experienced providers: Our clinicians trained with Candela on the full Nordlys™ system and treat a wide range of skin types.
Personalized plans: Every recommendation starts with your skin, your goals, and your schedule.
Convenient location: Find us at 122 Milk Street in downtown Boston, close to public transit and office buildings.
Comprehensive care: Combine laser treatments with injectables, PRP, facials, and wellness services under one roof.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Nordlys™ different from other lasers?
Most devices do one job. Nordlys™ by Candela houses IPL, two fractional lasers, and an Nd:YAG vascular laser in a single platform, so your provider can treat pigment, redness, vessels, and texture in one place and combine technologies when that gives a better result.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the concern and the applicator. Pigment and redness often improve noticeably after one to three IPL sessions, while scars and deeper texture usually call for a series of fractional treatments spaced several weeks apart. Your provider will give you a realistic estimate at your consultation.
Is Nordlys™ safe for my skin type?
Nordlys™ includes options suited to many skin types and tones, but not every applicator is right for every complexion. We evaluate your skin carefully, and if a different approach would be safer or more effective, we’ll tell you.
How much downtime should I expect?
IPL and Nd:YAG treatments usually mean a few hours of redness, with treated spots darkening and flaking over about a week. Fractional treatments can involve a few days of redness, roughness, or a bronzed look. Most patients return to work and normal routines right away.
Can I combine Nordlys™ with other treatments at KDR Boston?
Yes. Laser treatments pair well with neurotoxins, dermal fillers, PRP, and medical-grade skincare. We’ll help you sequence them so each treatment supports the others.
