Kent Harshbarger II
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Candela is a leading global aesthetic device company with a comprehensive product portfolio and a global distribution footprint.
The Company’s technology enables physicians to provide advanced solutions for a broad range of medical-aesthetic applications including body contouring, hair removal, wrinkle reduction, rejuvenation of the skin's appearance through the treatment of superficial benign vascular and pigmented lesions, and the treatment of acne, leg veins and cellulite.
I've had this conversation more times than I can count.
👉 "We want more revenue."
👉 ""We want more patients."
👉 ""We want better outcomes."
Awesome.
🤔 What are we changing?
Sometimes practices want different results while holding onto the exact same strategy that created the current ones.
The reality is that long-term growth usually comes from making long-term decisions.
💯 That's one of the reasons I believe in Candela technology. Not because it's the shiny new thing, but because the right technology can help create sustainable growth for years, not just a temporary bump for a few months.
– Kent
07/16/2026
Most aesthetic technologies promise results.
The best ones prove them.
Candela delivered two major reasons why practices continue to invest in innovation over imitation.
💰 MATRIX™
One practice pre-sold 30 treatment packages, generated $74,000+, and increased average patient revenue from $1,500 ➜ $4,000 by strategically combining Matrix treatments with injectables.
🧬 NORDLYS® 1940
A newly published study in Nature’s Scientific Reports found evidence that Nordlys 1940 doesn’t just improve how skin looks—it demonstrated changes in the skin’s epigenetic signature of aging, with 83.9% of the most responsive age-related DNA methylation sites shifting toward a more youthful biological profile.
That’s the difference between marketing claims…
…and published science.
When you invest in technology, you’re not just buying a device.
You’re investing in:
✔️ Better patient outcomes
✔️ More treatment opportunities
✔️ Increased practice revenue
✔️ Clinical confidence backed by research
The practices that lead the market tomorrow are making strategic decisions today.
📩 DM me “SCIENCE” if you’d like a copy of the Matrix business case study, the published Nordlys research, or want to discuss current trade-in and bundle opportunities.
🤔 People think being a device rep is pretty straightforward.
🔬 Demo the technology.
💰 Sell the device.
🚙 Move on.
😅 Not quite.
Most days, I'm helping practices with training, strategy, troubleshooting, ROI conversations, and the occasional "quick question" that somehow becomes a 45-minute call.
So yes...
💯 I'm a Candela Rep.
But that's only part of the story.
📩 Need someone to answer your "quick question" with an unnecessarily thorough answer? Send me a DM.
– Kent
Listen up, practices.
If you're not talking about skin tightening, you're leaving opportunity on the table.
👉 Patients are losing weight.
👉 Patients are getting healthier.
👉 And many are realizing that weight loss doesn't always solve everything.
Loose skin. Crepey skin. Skin laxity.
💬 Those conversations are happening every single day.
The problem?
❌ Not every treatment is built to handle them.
That's why Matrix™ has become such a valuable technology for practices looking to address skin laxity with confidence.
💯 Matrix was built to support providers who think more about dermal thickness, facial structure, clinical predictability and repeatability, NO shortcuts or guesswork.
🔬 It utilizes Depth Intelligence technology that combines adjustable depth, energy and real time impedance monitoring for customizable and consistent results while ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety!
Plus! It works on ALL skin types.
💪🏻 Its ultra-thin stainless steel microneedles allow for precise treatment delivery, helping practices tackle one of the fastest-growing concerns in aesthetics.
🔄 Repost form Doctor Judith Borger ()
📩 Want to learn how practices are using Matrix™ to attract, retain, and grow their skin tightening patient base? Send me a DM.
– Kent
07/14/2026
Acne is frustrating.
But what's even more frustrating?
💤 Treatments that take forever to show progress.
Just look at this before and after.
👏🏻 Three Nordlys treatments.
Visible improvement in active acne and healthier-looking skin.
💪🏻 This is why I believe acne treatments should do more than just check a box on a menu.
🏆 The Nordlys multi-application system can be used to address 22+ indications for use on the face & body! This helps ensure you’re maximizing your return on investment (ROI).
👉 IPL for redness and pigment.
👉 Nd:YAG for deeper vascular concerns, periorbital vessels, warts, nail fungus and more!
👉 1550 for deeper skin resurfacing
👉 1940 for superficial skin resurfacing
🔄 Repost from First Coast Mohs Candela Medical
💯 Nordlys continues to prove that you don't need a dozen different solutions to make a meaningful impact.
🔬 Sometimes you just need the right technology.
📩Want to learn how practices are using Nordlys® to expand their acne offerings and drive patient loyalty? Send me a DM.
– Kent
👇 Here's my take:
❌ If patients can't see a difference, they won't stay committed to the treatment plan.
✅ That's why results matter.
Just look at this before and after.
Three Matrix™ treatments. Three.
Visible improvement. Real change.
💯 Matrix was built to support providers who think more about dermal thickness, facial structure, clinical predictability and repeatability, NO shortcuts or guesswork.
🔬 It utilizes Depth Intelligence technology that combines adjustable depth, energy and real time
impedance monitoring for customizable and consistent results while ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety!
Plus! It works on ALL skin types.
🔄 Repost from Ahava Medspa Candela Medical
💪🏻 Patients want results they can see.
🥇 Practices need treatments they can confidently stand behind.
👏🏻 Matrix™ delivers both.
📩 Want to see how Matrix™ can help grow your practice? Send me a DM.
– Kent
🚨 I need your help! 🚨
I’m on a mission to hit 50 YouTube subscribers so I can unlock YouTube Live and start doing live Q&As, aesthetic industry updates, laser education, business tips, product breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes content that I can’t always fit on Instagram.
Every single subscriber gets me one step closer.
If you’ve gotten value from any of my content, can you do me one favor?
✅ Subscribe to my YouTube channel (it takes about 10 seconds)
✅ Share it with one friend or colleague who’d enjoy the content
Once we hit 50, I’ll start going live regularly and bringing you even more free education and real conversations.
Drop a 🙌 in the comments after you’ve subscribed so I can personally thank you!
Let’s make it happen. 👊
I need you to do me a favor today.
Be the reason someone believes there’s still good in this world.
You may not be going through a difficult season right now, but someone around you probably is. A kind word, a helping hand, or simply showing up could make more of a difference than you’ll ever know.
The greatest flex isn’t money, status, or followers.
It’s the positive impact you leave on another person’s life.
Be the light. You never know who needs it today. 🤝✨
07/10/2026
🚨Another BIG ANNOUNCEMENT‼️🚨
I wanted to take the time to say thank you to camelcityinjector for partnering with Candela Medical and I.
💥They will now be offering Nordlys to their patients in Denver, NC! 🥳🎈🎉
Nordlys offers 4 foundational technologies with IPL, 1940, 1550 and NdYAG to treat skin rejuvenation, sun-damaged skin, pigmentation, acne, vascularity, skin resurfacing and so much more!
Our service goes beyond just delivery and taking a great “welcome” photo to share. Each client gets hands-on clinical training to ensure they are fully trained and ready to use their new device while also equipping them with clinical training videos, practice marketing materials, and any additional resources I find beneficial.
We also use a white-glove delivery service to ensure that your Nordlys so you don’t have to do any of the heavy lifting prior and I set up the Nordlys to ensure everything is working properly.
Send me a DM if you are interested in learning more about adding Nordlys or any other Candela device.👨🏻💻📲
Congratulations to Leah Fleming! 🥳🎉🎈
-Kent
😏 Every device looks amazing when you're only talking about the highlights.
But here's a fun exercise:
📄 Ask about the clinical data.
✍🏻 Ask about the studies.
🌏 Ask how long it's been in the industry.
📈 Ask what happens when you move beyond the marketing deck.
Funny how some conversations get a lot shorter after that.
🔥 Don't get me wrong, good marketing matters. But in aesthetics, hype fades fast. Science sticks around.
The best technologies don't just look good in a presentation.
They hold up when the tough questions start.
😉 Anyway, I'll be over here reading the studies.
– Kent
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