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Exclusive member benefit: Get the ASCP SkinPro app at ascpskincare.com/skinpro 45 myriad of skin concerns and skin types. I settled on the Lyma Laser, choosing it after extensive research on celebrity treatments. Celebrities often seek facials with no downtime due to the frequent events they attend. It's normal in Hollywood to get a facial the same day as attending a major photo shoot or event. When I learned the Lyma Laser was the top treatment to prep celebrities for the Met Gala, I knew it would be ideal for bridal clients and clients seeking treatments that don't include a recovery period. Cold laser therapy devices are the ideal solution as they are gentle on skin and require no downtime. I launched my cold laser facial o erings separately to set them apart from the other customized facials on my treatment menu. I found that this added a layer of excitement and anticipation to bringing cold laser therapy into my spa. By creating a wait-list for the laser before it arrived, I was able to have several discussions with my clients during their regular monthly facial regarding the new technology. In general, clients love to learn about what's trending in the industry and why; it's our responsibility as estheticians to make wise decisions about which trends we jump on and incorporate into our practice. I've always taken this responsibility very seriously and have rarely capitalized on trends—so being transparent about this decision to bring in cold laser therapy was important. COLD LASER THERAPY VS. TRADITIONAL LASERS So, what's the di erence between cold laser therapy and other lasers? Laser- based light therapy is popular in the skin care industry for its ability to provide rapid results. There are many popular types of lasers, some of which you may already have in your spa: CO2 laser resurfacing, intense pulsed light (IPL), and pulsed dye laser (PDL), to name a few. Like the name suggests, cold laser therapy is, well, cold. It doesn't use heat to damage the skin. Cold laser therapy works by stimulating adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the cells, increasing their energy level. The cells use this energy for rejuvenation and healing. The Lyma Laser I integrated into my practice is medical grade and FDA-cleared for at-home use, making it ideal for clients who may be nervous to try a laser treatment. Within my treatment room, I have found that letting clients know that this technology is FDA-cleared for home use eases concerns. A NEW ERA FOR LASERS For the rst time in my career, conversations about skin care technology are just as prevalent as extensive anti- aging routines. After 1–2 cold laser treatments, several of my clients stopped getting neurotoxin injections. I rarely get asked for a neurotoxin referral anymore. The beauty of this shift toward safer technology over injectables is that these cold laser devices are a catalyst for an organic process. Clients seeking holistic solutions to aging now have a safe therapy that regenerates and repairs skin cells naturally. Injectables provide an expensive, sometimes painful, and temporary solution to skin aging, and they have many contraindications and side e ects. Cold laser technology, on the other hand, is trending because it provides a gentle and scienti c solution to skin concerns. My hope as an esthetician is that with the help of modern skin care technology, our industry can shift the conversation from anti-aging to pro-aging. Supporting an organic process with advanced technology is not only safer, but it also creates a healthier dialogue around aging. ESTY TOOLBOX The beauty of this shift toward safe technology over injectables is that these cold laser devices are a catalyst for an organic process.