Is the £5,000 At-Home Lyma Laser Worth It? I Tried It for a Month
After over 12 years in the beauty industry—as a journalist, facialist, consultant and head of beauty buying at Liberty London—I’ve seen the beauty industry from every angle. I’ve tested thousands of products, negotiated with global brands, and spent years figuring out what’s worth the hype (and what’s not). Now, I’m thrilled to bring that perspective to Who What Wear UK where I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the beauty products I genuinely rate—especially the ones that fly under the radar.
Let’s be honest: beauty is oversaturated. There’s always a new launch, a viral trend and a must-have ingredient competing for your attention. But what actually deserves your time, your money, and your top shelf? That’s what I’m here to answer.
I’ve seen more than my fair share of skincare devices. Some promise to boost collagen in seven minutes a day. Others promise clinic-worthy results from your sofa. Most sit somewhere between clever and gimmicky. So when the Lyma Laser Pro (£4,995) arrived on my desk, with a price tag hovering around £5,000, my expectations were understandably sky-high.
Let’s be clear: this is not a casual beauty buy. For the price of this device, you could book an entire course of professional laser treatments in one of the best clinics in London, complete with white robes, numbing cream and immediate results. Which raises the obvious question: Why would you invest in the at-home version instead?
Here’s the thing—after a month of daily testing, I do think there’s a case for it. But only if you understand what you’re buying into. I tried the Lyma Pro for a whole month—scroll on to see my honest review.
Lyma Laser Pro, Reviewed
(Image credit: Who What Wear UK, Lyma)
Pros
- Works to boost collagen production, treating wrinkles and pigmentation
- Easy and relaxing to use
- Chic design
Cons
- Takes time to see results
- It’s a huge investment
What Is the Lyma Pro, and How Does It Work?
Let’s start with the basics. The Lyma Laser Pro isn’t an LED mask. It’s a near-infrared, low-level laser, a completely different technology that penetrates deeper into the skin than traditional LED. Cold lasers, named as such because they don’t generate heat, are having quite the moment. My facialist, Melinda McKee at Sated Face, has just introduced a cold laser treatment at her clinic because, in her words, “they greatly reduce inflammation without relying on controlled damage to get results.”
It’s completely pain-free, feels almost meditative to use and doesn’t require being plugged in during treatment. It’s been called the “Tesla of beauty devices”, and frankly, it does give that energy.
How to Use the Lyma Pro
Lyma recommends either gliding the device across the skin in continuous movements or holding it in place over targeted areas. After doing copious research (and reading more white papers than I care to admit), I chose the latter. I preferred holding it stationary over specific areas, especially where I had post-inflammatory pigmentation, to ensure those skin cells received the maximum amount of energy needed to trigger real change.
It’s a slower process, yes, but one I found more effective. I’d do 3-4 minutes per section, working my way around my face while watching Real Housewives or winding down for the evening. It became a quiet ritual.
Before & After
After four consistent weeks of daily use, the most noticeable changes were in texture and post-inflammatory pigmentation. I had a few stubborn marks on my cheeks that were left over from hormonal breakouts earlier this year, and they’ve visibly softened.
My skin also feels smoother, makeup glides on with less resistance, and has a kind of uniformity to it that I usually only get after a really good facial. What I haven’t noticed (yet) is any obvious lifting, tightening or dramatic glow. Lyma themselves say those effects come with more prolonged use. This isn’t a “one and done” product. It’s more of a skincare practice than a quick fix.
The Verdict
At £4995, the Lyma Laser Pro is a serious financial commitment. There’s no way around that. For that price, you could quite literally do a 6-8 week course of laser facials with a top-tier aesthetician and likely see faster results.
But what you don’t get with in-clinic treatments is daily access. With Lyma, the benefit is that you can chip away at your skin goals consistently, on your own time, without travel, booking or downtime. You’re essentially paying upfront for long-term, professional-grade maintenance. It’s less dramatic, more cumulative. But let me say this as clearly as possible: If you are not going to use it consistently, it is absolutely not worth it. You cannot microwave your way to these results. You have to plug in, show up and keep going.
The Lyma Laser Pro is the most advanced (and expensive) device I’ve ever used at home. It’s sleek, clinical and undeniably effective for the right person. If you’re committed to a long-term routine, serious about skin health, and excited by high-performance tools, this could be your secret weapon. The changes I’ve seen in my skin texture and pigmentation make me want to keep going, and I will.
But if you want something easy, fast, or hands-free or if you know you’re more of a “good intentions” user when it comes to gadgets, you’re better off saving your money or booking in-clinic treatments where someone else does the work for you. As with so many things in beauty, the Lyma Laser Pro works—but only if you do too.
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