LYMA Laser PRO vs NIRA Pro 3
LYMA Laser PRO and NIRA Pro 3 compared on published specifications. LYMA Laser PRO is a low-level (“cold”) laser; NIRA Pro 3 is a non-fractional diode laser. In use, LYMA Laser PRO: no heat; the brand reports no pain or downtime. NIRA Pro 3: mild warmth; brands describe it as painless with no downtime. They work in different ways, so they are not direct substitutes. LYMA Laser PRO: 808 nm, session 3-min treatment cycle, £4,995. NIRA Pro 3: 1450 nm, session 2 min, €792.95.
Side by side
| LYMA Laser PRO | NIRA Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser | Laser |
| Technology | Low-level (“cold”) laser | Non-fractional diode laser |
| Wavelength | 808 nm | 1450 nm |
| Reported output | 1450 mW continuous beam | Not found on checked page (5 comfort levels) |
| Form and coverage | Handheld, 30 cm² diffused lens | Handheld glide device |
| Session | 3-min treatment cycle | 2 min |
| Schedule (brand) | Not found separately for PRO on checked page | Daily; up to twice daily per brand |
| Reference price | £4,995 | €792.95 |
| FDA 510(k) | K243330 Record names this device | K222685 Possible match, unconfirmed |
Key differences
- Both are home lasers, but LYMA Laser PRO is a low-level (“cold”) laser and NIRA Pro 3 is a non-fractional diode laser.
- Wavelengths: LYMA Laser PRO 808 nm; NIRA Pro 3 1450 nm (none shared).
- Sessions: LYMA Laser PRO 3-min treatment cycle; NIRA Pro 3 2 min.
- Reported output: LYMA Laser PRO 1450 mW continuous beam; NIRA Pro 3 Not found on checked page (5 comfort levels).
- Reference price: LYMA Laser PRO £4,995; NIRA Pro 3 €792.95 (different currencies, not converted).
- FDA record: LYMA Laser PRO K243330 (record names this device); NIRA Pro 3 K222685 (possible match, unconfirmed).
What the differences mean
LYMA Laser PRO is a low-level (“cold”) laser; NIRA Pro 3 is a non-fractional diode laser. In use, LYMA Laser PRO: no heat; the brand reports no pain or downtime. NIRA Pro 3: mild warmth; brands describe it as painless with no downtime. They work in different ways, so they are not direct substitutes.
A low-level laser emits coherent near-infrared light at power that does not heat tissue. It works by photobiomodulation: light absorbed by the cell’s mitochondria changes cell signalling, which studies link to collagen production. It shares this mechanism with LED masks but uses a laser source.
A non-fractional diode laser heats a continuous area of the dermis gently, below the level that injures the surface. At 1450 nm the light is absorbed mainly by water. The aim is collagen stimulation without the micro-injuries of fractional treatment, so it is not a resurfacing laser.
LYMA Laser PRO
The LYMA Laser PRO has the highest published output of the five home lasers compared here: the same 808 nm cold-laser technology as the original, scaled to 1450 mW and a 30 cm² lens to cover larger areas of face and body faster.
Suited to: Covering larger areas per treatment cycle; Wanting the highest published output among the home lasers.
NIRA Pro 3
NIRA focuses on painless laser wrinkle treatment: the Pro 3 uses a non-fractional 1450 nm diode laser that gently heats the dermis in a two-minute daily routine, now with five comfort levels and a 2-year warranty.
Suited to: Fine lines, including the under-eye area; Preferring a gentle, daily routine over intensive cycles.
Research matching both
- Home laser and light devices: what dermatologists found in the evidence Literature and FDA database review · 2015
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between LYMA Laser PRO and NIRA Pro 3?
LYMA Laser PRO is a low-level (“cold”) laser; NIRA Pro 3 is a non-fractional diode laser. In use, LYMA Laser PRO: no heat; the brand reports no pain or downtime. NIRA Pro 3: mild warmth; brands describe it as painless with no downtime. They work in different ways, so they are not direct substitutes.
Which is cheaper, LYMA Laser PRO or NIRA Pro 3?
Their reference prices are in different currencies (£4,995 and €792.95) and we do not convert them. Check current prices on the manufacturer pages.
Which has more research behind it?
Of the studies we explain, 3 match LYMA Laser PRO’s technology and wavelengths and 3 match NIRA Pro 3’s. Matching studies did not necessarily test these models.