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Unfortunately, there just isnt a magic wand that will transform your skin.
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The benefits appeared to outweigh the cons.
Good enough for Hailey Bieber?
Claims to make me look rested and cherubic?
Writer Loren Savini before using The Lyma Laser.
But dont worry: LLLT doesnt hurt.
Its also not the kind of laser intensity that, say, cuts or ablates.
(Studies have even shownthat not only is it noninvasive, there are virtually no side effects.)
That can result in a myriad of effects, including tissue repair and healing.
But its still not quite what you could get in-office, she adds.
This is one of the relatively more powerful LLLT treatments available for at-home use, says Dr. Alexiades.
Writer Loren Savini before using The Lyma Laser.
This means its able to induce physiological effects at a deeper penetration all the way through the dermis.
That all manifests itself in dull skin and sunkenness (mycollagenis on its way out).
My hope for the Lyma treatments was to see an improvement in glowiness and bounciness.
Writer Loren Savini after using The Lyma Laser for 12 weeks.
It was a soothing ritual and I loved the feeling of facial massage.
My honest thoughts
Writer Loren Savini before using The Lyma Laser.
Writer Loren Savini after using The Lyma Laser for 12 weeks.
After about 12 weeks, Ive noticed a subtle lift to my skin.
I feel like I look maybe a year or two younger, better rested, and more hydrated.
(My skin-care routine has remained the same.)
My skin looks tighter, bouncier, and healthier.
My rosacea redness has thinned out but hasnt totally subsided, which was expected.
Dilated vessels characteristic of the condition will not respond and will require vascular-targeting in-office devices.
The Lyma Laser treatments also take some discipline.
Id say I was about 80% successful with the consistency.
That said, for an 80% success rate, I can still see the difference.
Its possible the results would have been even more dramatic had I been an A+ student.
Instead, Dr. Westbay recommends seeing a dermatologist for an in-office LLLT or broadband light treatments.
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Honestly, the jury’s still out on this one.
It is great for all skin types, according to Dr. Alexiades.
This is also known as being FDA-cleared.
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