Beauty devices fronted by top stars: How do they differ from clinic treatments?

Article Summary

Prompted by interest in home beauty devices promoted by celebrities, the column compares the roles of home care and in-clinic procedures. Although devices include radiofrequency, ultrasound, LED, and cleansing types, similar technology names do not necessarily mean the same range of applications or expected changes.

The column describes convenient home devices as supplements to everyday care and notes that complex skin concerns require assessment and consultation. Rather than expect dramatic changes quickly, it emphasizes checking whether a product matches one’s care goals and suits the skin’s condition.

It suggests initially watching for sensitivity and following product instructions, and discussing suitability when someone is sensitive to light or skin problems persist. The key is to decide on care using application limits and skin responses as criteria, rather than advertising images, and to reduce excessive expectations.