The Best At-Home Lasers for Anti-Aging Are Worth the Investment

If you’re looking to up the ante on your skin care routine, you might be ready to embrace something beauty industry insiders have long reserved: at-home lasers. You may already be familiar with in-house versions of laser spas like dermatologist offices, cosmetic clinics, or Skin Laundry, but unless you have the time and budget, these treatments can be expensive and difficult to perform on a regular basis. Because these tools use light energy to stimulate the skin’s healing process, they work wonders to enhance skin tone, texture, and elasticity to visibly improve fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots.

Fortunately, a small but growing class of FDA-cleared, expert-approved devices are making the same technology more accessible, allowing you to use lasers consistently and on your own schedule. The market is far from saturated, and there are only a few options available, all at high prices.

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While they’re an investment, these tools can complement your daily skin care routine or even your office routine. The best at-home anti-aging lasers are more cost-effective than repeated professional treatments, require no appointments, and are always within reach. The trade-off is that results take longer and are often more subtle.

Ahead, we asked two board-certified experts everything you need to know about the best home lasers and rounded up some editor-approved options worth considering.

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Laima Laser

• Why we love it: If you don’t want to spend a lot of money but can live with minor injuries, the traditional Lyma laser is still a good choice after its 2020 debut. According to double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Yael Halaas, MD, it uses low-intensity “cold” laser technology to stimulate collagen and improve skin tone, texture and fine lines, all without heat or downtime. “It’s painless and safe for all skin tones, but requires consistent daily use (15 to 30 minutes) for gradual results.” In other words, it’s best suited for those undergoing subtle, long-term rejuvenation, rather than anyone expecting immediate or clinical-level results.
• Editor experience: “I’ve wanted a Lyma Laser from the beginning, but never got one until recently. Unlike most beauty tools that end up gathering dust under my bed, I actually use this product all the time, mostly because it’s so easy to use. No conductive gel is required, although it does come with a gel that enhances penetration if you want to use it, and you don’t have to use an app or long treatment sessions. I’ll be using it on Zoom with my camera off Or use it while you’re at it. It’s also surprisingly sturdy and I can use it with ease even on a flight, partly because I’m addicted to the quiet satisfaction of feeling better than my peers.” — Iman Balagam, Writer
• Laser type: 808nm near-infrared cold laser
• Specification: FDA approved wireless charging battery
• Best for: Wrinkles, pigmentation, sagging and skin elasticity