Milan Laser
Milan Laser Hair Removal (commonly referred to as Milan Laser) is an American laser-hair-removal provider headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 2012 by physicians Shikhar Saxena and Abe Schumacher, the company is the largest provider of laser hair removal in the United States, operating more than 390 clinics across 37 U.S. states (2025 figure).
History
In 2012, physicians Shikhar Saxena and Abe Schumacher partnered to purchase Milan Laser Hair Removal (formerly Milan Laser Aesthetics), establishing the company with four employees in Papillion, Nebraska.
Originally a multi‑service clinic, Milan focused exclusively on laser hair removal in 2014. The company launched its Unlimited Package, unlimited lifetime treatments for a single up front price, setting it apart from competitors that still sell three‑ to six‑session bundles.
Milan Laser Hair Removal's treatments are performed by medically-trained staff, each clinic employs nurses, overseen by physicians, to customize laser settings for individual skin tones and hair colors. The company uses the Candela GentleMax Pro laser, which combines 755 nm Alexandrite and 1064 nm Nd:YAG wavelengths, suitable for a wide range of skin tones.
Milan Laser expanded through the mid-2010s, into Iowa, Colorado and Missouri. In 2019, private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners invested a majority stake in the company. Bloomberg noted in 2021 that the Leonard Green–backed company had filed confidentially for an initial public offering. The registration was later withdrawn.
On February 22, 2023, Milan received a strategic growth-equity investment from Sixth Street Partners and Wildcat Capital Management Existing investor, Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (“LGP”), along with the co-founders, will retain a majority interest in the company. Advisory firm Latham & Watkins represented Milan Laser in the transaction.
Community initiatives
In 2022, Milan Laser helped fund a new technology lab at Nelson Mandela Elementary School in North Omaha, part of a broader initiative to improve student access to educational tools and digital learning environments. In 2024, Milan partnered with Military Makeover with Montel (Lifetime TV) to provide complimentary lifetime laser hair removal to a veteran family and to highlight a standing military discount.
Recognitions
Milan Laser was featured on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, ranking #1125 in 2023 and #1173 in 2024. In 2024, Milan also ranked #43 on the Inc. Regionals: Midwest.
The company maintains an average 4.95‑star review rating. In 2024, it was named one of Baird Holm LLP's Best Places to Work in Omaha.