The Candela Nordlys® offers two fractional resurfacing treatments, Frax 1550 and Frax 1940. Both are non-ablative, which means they improve the skin without removing its outer layer, so recovery is gentler than with more aggressive resurfacing. Your provider will recommend one or both based on your skin and your goals.
Frax 1550: Improve texture and scarring
If you're concerned about acne scars, uneven texture, fine lines or other imperfections, Frax 1550 works beneath the skin's surface to stimulate your body's natural healing response and encourage collagen remodeling. It creates microscopic treatment zones while leaving the surrounding skin intact, allowing the skin to recover and gradually improve.
Frax 1550 can help improve:
- Acne scars
- Uneven or rough skin texture
- Certain surgical scars
- The appearance of fine lines
- Certain stretch marks
- Overall skin smoothness
Frax 1940: Refresh dull, sun-damaged skin
Sun exposure and natural aging can leave skin rough, uneven and dull. Frax 1940 delivers controlled laser energy into the upper layers of the skin to stimulate a natural renewal process, creating a smoother texture and a more even-looking complexion.
Frax 1940 can help improve:
- Certain sunspots and age spots
- Superficial uneven pigmentation
- Rough or uneven skin texture
- Dull-looking skin
- The appearance of sun-damaged skin
- Overall skin smoothness and clarity
What should I expect during treatment?
You may feel warmth, prickling or a snapping sensation as the laser passes over your skin. Your provider may recommend topical numbing for comfort.
Afterward, your skin may look red, feel swollen or feel like a sunburn. Temporary dryness and a rough, sandpaper-like texture are normal as the skin recovers, and some treated pigment may darken before fading. Avoid makeup for 24 hours, keep the skin moisturized, and avoid peels or harsh cleansers until any dryness clears.
When will I see results?
Some improvement may be noticeable as the skin heals, but collagen remodeling takes time, so results build gradually over several weeks to months. Multiple sessions are often recommended, especially for acne scars or more significant texture concerns.
Before your treatment
- Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds and self-tanners for one month before treatment, and wear SPF 30+ daily.
- Stop retinoids and glycolic acid about a week before treatment, and moisturize daily in the days leading up to it.
- If you have a history of cold sores, let us know before your appointment.
