Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a manageable condition experienced by some women,
PCOS sufferers usually present with menstrual abnormalities together with other features arising from excessive androgens (hyperandrogenism), although Androgens are the hormones associated with Masculine features, all women have low levels of male hormones, and all men have low levels of female hormones.
PCOS is associated with excess or higher than normal levels of male hormones in women.
Symptoms – Excess and Unwanted Hair
Women with PCOS typically experience symptoms associated with excess Androgen levels including excess hair growth (hirsutism) and acne. An increased growth of coarse hair can occur on the face, nipple, chest, thighs or in the middle of the lower abdomen. For most women the appearance of excess and unwanted hair is distressing, and affects their self esteem and body image.
Women should not be embarrassed to consult professionals; Adore Me Medspa practitioners’ are experienced, qualified and accredited to perform safe Laser hair removal. Laser Hair Removal is the foremost and clinically proven way to manage hormonal facial hair.
As you treatment progresses you will first notice the change in texture of the hair. Hair will grow back finer, lighter and less noticeable. As Laser treatments continue, after 6 – 8 treatments you will start to notice significant reduction in the amount of hair that is growing back. Up to 80% reduction can be expected, in some cases up to 90% hair loss can be achieved. On the facial areas, an ongoing maintenance treatment program is usually necessary for the management of any remaining hair.
Adore Me Medspa offer special maintenance packages for anyone that is suffering from PCOS. Please contact us.