Some of you may not know, but I am a medically trained doctor and used to run a Skin and Wellbeing Clinic before my days as a Notting Hill Yummy Mummy. I have decided to go back to my roots and start writing about Health and Wellbeing. Skin health seems to be the ‘topic-du-jour’ at all the mummy dinners (that and our kids’ digital addictions) and I want to focus on non-invasive, natural ways of keeping and maintaining the health of our skin. This means: no Botox, no fillers, no facelifts. Only light-weight, healthy ways of keeping our skin youthful and natural. Think Joan Collins, who I just saw at Annabels last week, and looks so fabulous for 92 yo! So, for my first post, I’d like to review the LYMA at home laser. Let’s be clear, at home treatments are not going to give you instant effects of doctor’s office lasers, but that also means no downtime, but can give real results over time.
Science in a Snapshot: This is a 500mW cold, near infrared laser which penetrates through all layers of the skin to improve skin regeneration, encouraging cell growth and renewal. It is backed by science, so for me, it’s a go. More info on the science behind it is on their website. It penetrates deeper than an LED Mask: think LED for surface changes, LYMA for deep penetration.
Cost: £2,000
How To Use: It’s simple to use, but the LYMA needs at least 15 minutes every day or 3 minutes on a target area for the first three months. Then, it’s 2-3 times a week. No downtime, no side effects. I use it while watching TV, it makes me feel like I am being productive while watching the latest White Lotus! You will need to use it realistically a minimum of 3 months to see any results.
Best for: Everything. Jowls, fine wrinkles, marionette lines, hooded eyes, 11s, crow’s feet, scars. I was particularly unhappy with my jowls and my deepening marionette lines, so this is what I was targeting.
Overall Verdict: Downsides are that it is expensive and needs proper time and commitment every day, but for real at-home results, this is one of the best investments on the market (if you have money and time, if you don’t, look at other options). The results are very subtle and the changes very slow, but if you keep doing it, one day you’ll wake up with a refreshed face. I tried using it with an LED mask on the same day and I found that the effects were synergistic and multiplied its effects, to the point when I actually felt my skin was firming up.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Smile lines:
January 2025
June 2025:
My marionette lines (smile lines) were becoming very deep, so they were one of my major concerns and no creams or facials were ever going to treat those. I think the photo says it all: the changes were subtle, but visible and my skin also was more clarified and bright.
Jowls:
Jan 2025:
June 2026:
My jowls were another area of concern; I felt like my once high cheekbones had turned into golf balls sagging from my jawline. Now, my jawline seems more taut and defined. Again, the changes are subtle, but I feel my cheeks are tighter, less heavy and droopy so even if I am the only one who feels the changes, it makes me happy!
Next time, I will give you a 1 year update!
xx
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