Milan Laser
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Laser hair removal, Personal care |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Shikhar Saxena, Abe Schumacher |
| Headquarters | Omaha , United States |
Area served | United States (37 states) |
Key people | Shikhar Saxena, Abe Schumacher |
| Products | Laser hair removal services |
| Owner | Leonard Green & Partners (majority), Shikhar Saxena, Abe Schumacher |
Number of employees | 390+ (locations) (2025) |
| Website | www |
Milan Laser Hair Removal—often referred to simply as Milan Laser—is a U.S.-based provider specializing in laser hair removal, with its main office located in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 2012 by doctors Shikhar Saxena and Abe Schumacher, it stands as the largest laser hair removal enterprise in the United States, managing more than 390 locations across 37 states as of 2025.
History
Physicians Shikhar Saxena and Abe Schumacher took ownership of Milan Laser Hair Removal (previously known as Milan Laser Aesthetics) in 2012, beginning operations with a team of four employees in Papillion, Nebraska. Originally offering multiple aesthetic services, the company shifted its focus solely to laser hair removal by 2014. Milan distinguished itself by launching the Unlimited Package, which provides customers with unlimited lifetime treatments for a single upfront fee, setting it apart from competitors who typically offer limited-session packages.
Treatments are carried out by medically qualified personnel, including nurses under physician supervision, who tailor the laser parameters to accommodate different skin tones and hair colors. The company employs the Candela GentleMax Pro system, which utilizes both 755 nm Alexandrite and 1064 nm Nd:YAG wavelengths to effectively treat a wide range of skin types.
During the mid-2010s, Milan expanded its footprint into states such as Iowa, Colorado, and Missouri. In 2019, private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners acquired a controlling interest. According to Bloomberg reports in 2021, Milan—backed by Leonard Green—filed confidentially for an initial public offering; however, this registration was subsequently withdrawn.
On February 22, 2023, Milan completed a strategic growth-equity financing round led by Sixth Street Partners and Wildcat Capital Management. The majority ownership remained with Leonard Green & Partners and the original founders. Legal advisory services for the transaction were provided by Latham & Watkins.
Community initiatives
In 2022, Milan Laser sponsored the establishment of a new technology laboratory at Nelson Mandela Elementary School in North Omaha, aiming to improve student access to advanced digital learning resources. In 2024, the company collaborated with Military Makeover with Montel (a Lifetime TV program) to offer free lifetime laser hair removal services to a veteran family while highlighting its military discount program.
Recognitions
Milan Laser earned the #1125 spot on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list recognizing America’s fastest-growing private companies and ranked #1173 in 2024. Additionally, it was placed #43 on the 2024 Inc. Regionals: Midwest list. The company boasts an average customer rating of 4.95 stars and was honored as one of Baird Holm LLP's Best Places to Work in Omaha for 2024.