LYMA Laser PRO vs Tria FRX
LYMA Laser PRO and Tria FRX compared on published specifications. LYMA Laser PRO is a low-level (“cold”) laser; Tria FRX is a non-ablative fractional laser. In use, LYMA Laser PRO: no heat; the brand reports no pain or downtime. Tria FRX: warmth, prickling and short-lived redness are expected. They work in different ways, so they are not direct substitutes. LYMA Laser PRO: 808 nm, session 3-min treatment cycle, £4,995. Tria FRX: 1440 nm, session 2–10 min, by setting, US$699.99.
Side by side
| LYMA Laser PRO | Tria FRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser | Laser |
| Technology | Low-level (“cold”) laser | Non-ablative fractional laser |
| Wavelength | 808 nm | 1440 nm |
| Reported output | 1450 mW continuous beam | Not found on checked page (low, medium and high settings) |
| Form and coverage | Handheld, 30 cm² diffused lens | Handheld glide device; face only |
| Session | 3-min treatment cycle | 2–10 min, by setting |
| Schedule (brand) | Not found separately for PRO on checked page | 5 times a week for 12 weeks, then 4 weeks rest |
| Reference price | £4,995 | US$699.99 |
| FDA 510(k) | K243330 Record names this device | K141868 Possible match, unconfirmed |
Key differences
- Both are home lasers, but LYMA Laser PRO is a low-level (“cold”) laser and Tria FRX is a non-ablative fractional laser.
- Wavelengths: LYMA Laser PRO 808 nm; Tria FRX 1440 nm (none shared).
- Sessions: LYMA Laser PRO 3-min treatment cycle; Tria FRX 2–10 min, by setting.
- Reported output: LYMA Laser PRO 1450 mW continuous beam; Tria FRX Not found on checked page (low, medium and high settings).
- Reference price: LYMA Laser PRO £4,995; Tria FRX US$699.99 (different currencies, not converted).
- FDA record: LYMA Laser PRO K243330 (record names this device); Tria FRX K141868 (possible match, unconfirmed).
What the differences mean
LYMA Laser PRO is a low-level (“cold”) laser; Tria FRX is a non-ablative fractional laser. In use, LYMA Laser PRO: no heat; the brand reports no pain or downtime. Tria FRX: warmth, prickling and short-lived redness are expected. 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-ablative fractional laser fires a grid of microscopic heat columns, called microthermal treatment zones, into the dermis. The skin between the columns stays intact and heals each zone quickly, which drives collagen remodelling. Wavelengths around 1440–1550 nm are absorbed by water in the skin, so the effect does not depend on skin pigment.
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.
Tria FRX
Tria has held FDA clearances for home-use lasers since 2010, and the FRX is its second-generation fractional device: a 1440 nm non-ablative fractional laser that creates microscopic treatment zones, the same principle used by in-clinic resurfacing lasers.
Suited to: Texture, tone, dark spots and fine lines (brand indications); Willing to follow a structured 12-week programme.
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 Tria FRX?
LYMA Laser PRO is a low-level (“cold”) laser; Tria FRX is a non-ablative fractional laser. In use, LYMA Laser PRO: no heat; the brand reports no pain or downtime. Tria FRX: warmth, prickling and short-lived redness are expected. They work in different ways, so they are not direct substitutes.
Which is cheaper, LYMA Laser PRO or Tria FRX?
Their reference prices are in different currencies (£4,995 and US$699.99) 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 7 match Tria FRX’s. Matching studies did not necessarily test these models.