LYMA - FAQs - Laser - Can I use the LYMA Laser alongside a topical retinol? (2024)

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LYMA - FAQs - Laser - Can I use the LYMA Laser alongside a topical retinol? ›

Yes, you can use the LYMA Laser if you are using a topical retinol.

Generally, you should stop using retinol, along with other topical skincare products prior to your laser treatment. Especially products that include acids or benzoyl peroxide. Because retinol increases your skin's sensitivity, it can impact the effectiveness of your laser treatment and lead to complications.

The Starter Kit comes with the Lyma Oxygen Mist, as well as the Glide Gel, but you can really use any sort of moisturizing product that has some slip. My facialist at The Well used a facial oil which works really glow to boost your glow and I also like using a hydrating serum like The Beauty Sandwich Secret Sauce.

We recommend you use for a minimum of 15 minutes daily for each treatment area (e.g., face, neck, décolleté, knee). Although the LYMA Laser cannot be overused in terms of inflicting any damage to the skin, anything longer than one hour's daily use per treatment area will not earn any further benefit.

The LYMA Laser is completely safe for use around the eye area, and although we recommend not looking into the centre of the lens directly, LYMA's patented retina protected lens technology means there is no need to wear goggles.

Yes, you can use the LYMA Laser if you are using a topical retinol.

Except for a few aftercare recommendations, there are relatively few typical discomforts following your appointment. Avoid direct sunlight and extreme heat. Always wear SPF 30 or higher. Avoid using a retinoid for 3 to 5 days.

Spritz six pumps of LYMA Oxygen Mist onto each area you wish to treat. Allow to sink into the skin and follow with six pumps of the LYMA Priming Serum. Glide the Laser slowly over the skin for a minimum of 15 minutes per treatment area.

You can use the LYMA Laser without serum, however the Oxygen Mist and Glide products allow your skin to benefit from the laser's full power and will give better results.

NIRA's laser wavelength absorbs in the dermis 100x better than the LYMA Laser does and delivers 2x the energy, allowing for maximum signaling for collagen and elastin cells to rebuild. Treatments with the NIRA lasers are on average about 2 to 5 minutes long, 225x faster than the LYMA Laser.

What is the difference between LYMA Laser and LYMA Laser pro? ›

The LYMA Laser PRO takes the unrivalled power of the LYMA Laser and turbo-charges it. Housed with three near-infrared 500mW lasers to give it three times the power, while a lens nearly four times bigger means larger areas can be quickly and effectively treated in less time.

Results show skin elasticity is notably improved, jowls significantly reduced and the jawline visibly sculpted.

Each one of LYMA's ingredients is clinically proven in a suite of peer-reviewed clinical studies. To purchase each ingredient in LYMA separately at the same dosage will cost significantly more money and mean having to take over 20 pills daily if taking the same patented ingredients separately.

The LYMA Laser is now receiving international acclaim for its ability to improve the texture and firmness of skin all over the body. Customers are reporting their skin is tighter, smoother and noticeably rejuvenated.

How to use the LYMA laser on age spots anywhere. Whether it be the backs of hands, across the décolletage, the cheeks or anywhere else on the body, the LYMA Laser can be used to fade out even the most establishedsun induced pigmentation.

4. Stop retinoids (Retin-A, Atralin, Tazorac, Differin, Epiduo, Ziana, Veltin, Refissa, Renova, and over-the-counter Retinol) 5 days before treatment on the face.

For about 5 to 7 days after the laser treatment your skin will be in full recovery mode. We recommend that you don't overly stress healing skin with perfumed skin creams and oils, or apply heavy face or skin makeup for about one week. The aim is to not clog your skin pores, which might cause irritation.

Discontinue skin irritants 1 week prior (retinoids, salicylic acid, hydroquinone, glycolics) and avoid sun exposure/tanning. No accutane within 1 year. Arrive with clean skin void of lotion, oil, makeup or self tanning agents.

If you're using tretinoin:

You'll need to give your skin a break from tretinoin before a laser treatment or electrolysis. We recommend that you stop using your Daily Doser from five to seven days before. Only start using it again when your skin is completely healed.