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Nordlys vs Lyra-i (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $80k–$110k for Nordlys. No new-price range is on file for Lyra-i. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Nordlys: IPL/swt platform. Lyra-i: nd:yag laser. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

IPL/SWT platform

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Device B

Nd:YAG laser

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Candela Nordlys vs Laserscope Lyra-i
Attribute	Candela Nordlys	Laserscope Lyra-i
New price range	$80k–$110kSource not documented	Not published
Used asking range	$30k–$55kSource not documented	$3k–$8kSource not documented
Payback calculator	View ROI calculator	View ROI calculator
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New price range

Candela Nordlys: $80k–$110kSource not documented
Laserscope Lyra-i: Not published

Used asking range

Candela Nordlys: $30k–$55kSource not documented
Laserscope Lyra-i: $3k–$8kSource not documented

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Candela Nordlys vs Laserscope Lyra-i
Attribute	Candela Nordlys	Laserscope Lyra-i
Consumable cost / lock-in	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.	—
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Candela Nordlys: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Laserscope Lyra-i: —

Service cost

Candela Nordlys: Not published
Laserscope Lyra-i: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Candela Nordlys vs Laserscope Lyra-i
Attribute	Candela Nordlys	Laserscope Lyra-i
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK161162, K192951, K212492 Read FDA indication wording “Ellipse Nordlys system is intended to be used in dermatology, as tabled below: • Permanent Hair Reduction (defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime) (overall 600-950nm). • Treatment of Telangiectasias (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Port Wine Stains (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions (eg Mottled Pigmentation, Ephilides) and Benign Vascular Lesions (eg Diffuse Redness) (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Rosacea (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Poikiloderma of Civatte (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Benign Epidermal Pigmented Lesions (eg Lentigo Solaris) (400-720nm). • Treatment of Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris (530-750nm). Using Nd:YAG Laser, (1064 nm): • Treatment of Leg vessels (0.1 -3.0 mm diameter). • Treatment of Benign Vascular Lesions. • Treatment of Venous Lakes. • Treatment of Port Wine Stains. • Treatment for Clear Nail defined as: Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and/or yeasts Candida albicans, etc.). • Treatment of benign cutaneous lesions, such as warts. • Podiatry (ablation, vaporization, incision, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue), including: - Matrixectomy. - Periungal and subungal warts - Plantar warts. Using Frax 1550 Laser, (1550 nm): • The Frax 1550 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, as well as for skin resurfacing procedures.”	FDA ClearedK010834, K020021 Read FDA indication wording “The Laserscope LyraT"' Laser Systems & Accessories are indicated for use in the Dermatological applications for the treatment of facial wrinkles.”

FDA status & indication

Candela Nordlys: FDA ClearedK161162, K192951, K212492
Read FDA indication wording
“Ellipse Nordlys system is intended to be used in dermatology, as tabled below: • Permanent Hair Reduction (defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime) (overall 600-950nm). • Treatment of Telangiectasias (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Port Wine Stains (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions (eg Mottled Pigmentation, Ephilides) and Benign Vascular Lesions (eg Diffuse Redness) (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Rosacea (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Poikiloderma of Civatte (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Benign Epidermal Pigmented Lesions (eg Lentigo Solaris) (400-720nm). • Treatment of Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris (530-750nm). Using Nd:YAG Laser, (1064 nm): • Treatment of Leg vessels (0.1 -3.0 mm diameter). • Treatment of Benign Vascular Lesions. • Treatment of Venous Lakes. • Treatment of Port Wine Stains. • Treatment for Clear Nail defined as: Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and/or yeasts Candida albicans, etc.). • Treatment of benign cutaneous lesions, such as warts. • Podiatry (ablation, vaporization, incision, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue), including: - Matrixectomy. - Periungal and subungal warts - Plantar warts. Using Frax 1550 Laser, (1550 nm): • The Frax 1550 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, as well as for skin resurfacing procedures.”
Laserscope Lyra-i: FDA ClearedK010834, K020021
Read FDA indication wording
“The Laserscope LyraT"' Laser Systems & Accessories are indicated for use in the Dermatological applications for the treatment of facial wrinkles.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Candela Nordlys vs Laserscope Lyra-i
Attribute	Candela Nordlys	Laserscope Lyra-i
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Candela Nordlys: 0 recorded pairings
Laserscope Lyra-i: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Candela Nordlys: —
Laserscope Lyra-i: —

Approved reviews

Candela Nordlys: 0
Laserscope Lyra-i: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Candela Nordlys vs Laserscope Lyra-i
Attribute	Candela Nordlys	Laserscope Lyra-i
Manufacturer	Candela	Laserscope
Built by (OEM)	Ellipse A/S	Laserscope
Category	IPL/SWT platform	Nd:YAG laser
Technology	SWT narrowband IPL + Nd:YAG + Frax (Nd:YAG)	1064nm Nd:YAG (Nd:YAG)
Launch year	2014	2003
Status	Current	Legacy-used-market
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Candela Nordlys: Candela
Laserscope Lyra-i: Laserscope

Built by (OEM)

Candela Nordlys: Ellipse A/S
Laserscope Lyra-i: Laserscope

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