At the age of just 9, Megan Stewart could tell something wasn’t right. Hair growth was developing on her face, while the hair on her head began to thin. 

She and her mother tried looking for answers, but it wasn’t until years later, at the age of 16, that she was formally diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). This common hormone disorder includes symptoms like excess male hormones, which can lead to unwanted hair growth on the face and body. 

From there, Megan faced an ongoing challenge of finding a hair removal method that could effectively address the hair growth. She tried electrolysis, a technique in which an electric current is delivered directly to the hair follicle to destroy the growth cells and prevent future growth. It’s tedious and time-consuming, but for many, it’s an effective method. However, that wasn’t the case for Megan. 

She continued with unsuccessful electrolysis treatments for 16 years. It never worked. She felt hopeless … until she was introduced to laser hair removal by a couple of representatives of Milan Laser. 

Megan was understandably hesitant. To this point, she had tried everything, including laser hair removal treatment at another clinic. But that place had outdated technology and was ineffective for Megan because they didn’t have laser technology to successfully and safely treat her darker skin tone.

Milan Laser uses the Candela GentleMax Pro, a premier laser system that can treat all skin tones, from the fairest (using the Alexandrite laser) to darkest (using the Nd:YAG laser).

That advanced laser technology proved to be a game-changer for Megan. She scheduled a treatment and was blown away by the outcome. 

“My mom was in tears,” she said. “My extra hair growth wasn’t just hair growth; it was hyperpigmentation. I literally kept my hair long all the time. Through high school and early adulthood, my hair has always been long to try to hide hyperpigmentation and hair growth. Six months with Milan, and it’s gone. I literally cut my hair short.”

All Milan clients get the Unlimited Package™. They pay one upfront price for a body area and never pay again, even if touch-ups are needed in the future. It’s a reassuring perk for all Milan clients, but it’s especially critical for a client like Megan who lives with PCOS. If any new hairs appear, she simply makes an appointment to remove them at no extra cost.

But of most significance is that she hasn’t had much use for it.