General health conditions

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — beauty treatment safety

Name: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): which treatments are safe?
Creator: Anna

Also called Polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS, polycystic ovaries, PCOS facial hair, hirsutism.

In short

On this page, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is checked against 88 treatments: 6 actively help and 82 are not yet reviewed. No treatment category carries a restriction, and 6 treatments actively help.

Most oftenActively helps

What actively helps

These are not simply allowed — they are recommended for this condition by the sources we cite.

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
Hair removal is not a vanity project when you have PCOS — it is treatment for one of the symptoms that affects daily life most, and the guidance treats it that way. Around one in ten women of reproductive age has PCOS, and unwanted facial and body hair is one of its commonest features. Every route works: threading and waxing and sugaring for the short term, laser and IPL for long-term reduction, electrolysis for permanent removal one follicle at a time. The thing to plan for is that the hormones driving the growth do not stop, so laser and IPL take more sessions than average and need topping up — that is the condition, not a failure of the treatment or of you. Laser hair removal is available on the NHS in some areas for severe unwanted hair, so ask your GP what is funded where you live before you pay privately.
Sources: NHSNICEVerity (UK PCOS charity)
Laser Hair Removal
Hair removal is not a vanity project when you have PCOS — it is treatment for one of the symptoms that affects daily life most, and the guidance treats it that way. Around one in ten women of reproductive age has PCOS, and unwanted facial and body hair is one of its commonest features. Every route works: threading and waxing and sugaring for the short term, laser and IPL for long-term reduction, electrolysis for permanent removal one follicle at a time. The thing to plan for is that the hormones driving the growth do not stop, so laser and IPL take more sessions than average and need topping up — that is the condition, not a failure of the treatment or of you. Laser hair removal is available on the NHS in some areas for severe unwanted hair, so ask your GP what is funded where you live before you pay privately.
Sources: NHSNICEVerity (UK PCOS charity)
Electrolysis
Hair removal is not a vanity project when you have PCOS — it is treatment for one of the symptoms that affects daily life most, and the guidance treats it that way. Around one in ten women of reproductive age has PCOS, and unwanted facial and body hair is one of its commonest features. Every route works: threading and waxing and sugaring for the short term, laser and IPL for long-term reduction, electrolysis for permanent removal one follicle at a time. The thing to plan for is that the hormones driving the growth do not stop, so laser and IPL take more sessions than average and need topping up — that is the condition, not a failure of the treatment or of you. Laser hair removal is available on the NHS in some areas for severe unwanted hair, so ask your GP what is funded where you live before you pay privately.
Sources: NHSNICEVerity (UK PCOS charity)
Hot Wax
Hair removal is not a vanity project when you have PCOS — it is treatment for one of the symptoms that affects daily life most, and the guidance treats it that way. Around one in ten women of reproductive age has PCOS, and unwanted facial and body hair is one of its commonest features. Every route works: threading and waxing and sugaring for the short term, laser and IPL for long-term reduction, electrolysis for permanent removal one follicle at a time. The thing to plan for is that the hormones driving the growth do not stop, so laser and IPL take more sessions than average and need topping up — that is the condition, not a failure of the treatment or of you. Laser hair removal is available on the NHS in some areas for severe unwanted hair, so ask your GP what is funded where you live before you pay privately.
Sources: NHSNICEVerity (UK PCOS charity)
Sugaring
Hair removal is not a vanity project when you have PCOS — it is treatment for one of the symptoms that affects daily life most, and the guidance treats it that way. Around one in ten women of reproductive age has PCOS, and unwanted facial and body hair is one of its commonest features. Every route works: threading and waxing and sugaring for the short term, laser and IPL for long-term reduction, electrolysis for permanent removal one follicle at a time. The thing to plan for is that the hormones driving the growth do not stop, so laser and IPL take more sessions than average and need topping up — that is the condition, not a failure of the treatment or of you. Laser hair removal is available on the NHS in some areas for severe unwanted hair, so ask your GP what is funded where you live before you pay privately.
Sources: NHSNICEVerity (UK PCOS charity)
Threading
Hair removal is not a vanity project when you have PCOS — it is treatment for one of the symptoms that affects daily life most, and the guidance treats it that way. Around one in ten women of reproductive age has PCOS, and unwanted facial and body hair is one of its commonest features. Every route works: threading and waxing and sugaring for the short term, laser and IPL for long-term reduction, electrolysis for permanent removal one follicle at a time. The thing to plan for is that the hormones driving the growth do not stop, so laser and IPL take more sessions than average and need topping up — that is the condition, not a failure of the treatment or of you. Laser hair removal is available on the NHS in some areas for severe unwanted hair, so ask your GP what is funded where you live before you pay privately.
Sources: NHSNICEVerity (UK PCOS charity)

Every treatment name opens its own page

Facials

25 treatments · all 25 not yet reviewed

Facials — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
What we found	Treatment
Not yet reviewed	AHA Peel (Glycolic / Lactic / Mandelic)Also: glycolic peel, lactic peel, mandelic peel, alpha hydroxy peel, light chemical peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	BHA Peel (Salicylic)Also: salicylic peel, beta hydroxy peel, acne peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Carbon Laser FacialAlso: Hollywood peel, China doll peel, carbon peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Classic FacialAlso: European facial, deep cleansing facial, traditional facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Cryo FacialAlso: ice facial, cold therapy facial, frotox We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	DermaplaningAlso: blade exfoliation, facial shaving, peach fuzz removal We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Enzyme PeelAlso: fruit enzyme peel, papain peel, bromelain peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Express FacialAlso: mini facial, 30-minute facial, lunchtime facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Galvanic FacialAlso: iontophoresis, desincrustation, galvanic current We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	HIFU (Ultherapy)Also: Ultherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound, non-surgical lifting, ultrasound lifting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	High-Frequency FacialAlso: high-frequency wand, violet ray treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	HydraFacialAlso: hydradermabrasion, hydra facial, aqua facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Jessner's PeelAlso: combination peel, modified Jessner We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	LED Light TherapyAlso: red light therapy, blue light therapy, yellow light therapy, LED facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Mesotherapy (Facial)Also: meso facial, vitamin injections, skin booster injections (face) We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Microcurrent FacialAlso: NuFace, non-surgical facelift, facial toning We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	MicrodermabrasionAlso: crystal microdermabrasion, diamond microdermabrasion, MDA We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	MicroneedlingAlso: dermapen, dermaroller, collagen induction therapy, CIT, skin needling We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Oxygen FacialAlso: Intraceuticals, oxygen infusion facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Phenol Peel (Deep)Also: deep chemical peel, Baker-Gordon peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	PRP Facial (Vampire Facial)Also: platelet-rich plasma facial, vampire facial, blood facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Radiofrequency (RF) FacialAlso: Thermage, Venus Freeze (face), skin tightening RF We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	RF MicroneedlingAlso: Morpheus8, Profound, Vivace, Genius RF, radio frequency microneedling We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	TCA Peel (Medium)Also: trichloroacetic acid peel, medium depth peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Ultrasound FacialAlso: ultrasonic facial, cavitation peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.

Injectables

11 treatments · all 11 not yet reviewed

Injectables — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
What we found	Treatment
Not yet reviewed	Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse)Also: Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse, collagen stimulators, PLLA, calcium hydroxylapatite We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Botox / NeurotoxinAlso: botulinum toxin, Dysport, Xeomin, Azzalure, Bocouture, anti-wrinkle injections, wrinkle relaxers, tox We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Cheek FillersAlso: midface filler, cheek augmentation, Voluma We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Dermal Fillers (General)Also: hyaluronic acid fillers, HA fillers, Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Fat-Dissolving InjectionsAlso: Aqualyx, Kybella, deoxycholic acid, lipolysis injections We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Lip FillersAlso: lip augmentation, lip enhancement, lip injections We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Mesotherapy (Body)Also: body meso, fat-loss mesotherapy, cellulite mesotherapy We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	PDO Thread LiftAlso: thread lift, PDO threads, PLLA threads, Silhouette Soft, non-surgical thread lift We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	PolynucleotidesAlso: Plinest, Newest, PN injection, salmon DNA injection We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster)Also: Profhilo, Restylane Vital, Restylane Skinbooster, hydration injections We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Tear Trough FillersAlso: under-eye filler, under-eye treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.

Laser & Light

7 treatments · 2 actively help · 5 not yet reviewed

Laser & Light — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
What we found	Treatment
Actively helps	IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)Also: intense pulsed light, photofacial, fotofacial, IPL photorejuvenation Why, and the source — IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Hair removal is not a vanity project when you have PCOS — it is treatment for one of the symptoms that affects daily life most, and the guidance treats it that way. Around one in ten women of reproductive age has PCOS, and unwanted facial and body hair is one of its commonest features. Every route works: threading and waxing and sugaring for the short term, laser and IPL for long-term reduction, electrolysis for permanent removal one follicle at a time. The thing to plan for is that the hormones driving the growth do not stop, so laser and IPL take more sessions than average and need topping up — that is the condition, not a failure of the treatment or of you. Laser hair removal is available on the NHS in some areas for severe unwanted hair, so ask your GP what is funded where you live before you pay privately. Sources: NHSNICEVerity (UK PCOS charity)
Actively helps	Laser Hair RemovalAlso: LHR, diode laser, Alexandrite laser, Nd:YAG laser, permanent hair reduction Why, and the source — Laser Hair Removal Hair removal is not a vanity project when you have PCOS — it is treatment for one of the symptoms that affects daily life most, and the guidance treats it that way. Around one in ten women of reproductive age has PCOS, and unwanted facial and body hair is one of its commonest features. Every route works: threading and waxing and sugaring for the short term, laser and IPL for long-term reduction, electrolysis for permanent removal one follicle at a time. The thing to plan for is that the hormones driving the growth do not stop, so laser and IPL take more sessions than average and need topping up — that is the condition, not a failure of the treatment or of you. Laser hair removal is available on the NHS in some areas for severe unwanted hair, so ask your GP what is funded where you live before you pay privately. Sources: NHSNICEVerity (UK PCOS charity)
Not yet reviewed	Fractional Ablative LaserAlso: CO2 laser, Erbium laser, ablative resurfacing We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Fractional Non-Ablative LaserAlso: Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, non-ablative resurfacing We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)Also: PDT, blue light + ALA therapy, Levulan therapy We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Pigment Laser (Q-Switched / Pico)Also: Q-switched laser, Pico laser, PicoSure, PicoWay, tattoo removal laser We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Vascular LaserAlso: V-Beam, KTP laser, pulsed dye laser, broken capillaries laser We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.

Body Treatments

15 treatments · all 15 not yet reviewed

Body Treatments — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
What we found	Treatment
Not yet reviewed	Aromatherapy MassageAlso: essential oil massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Body PeelAlso: chemical body peel, back peel, body acid treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Body ScrubAlso: body exfoliation, salt scrub, sugar scrub, body polish We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Body WrapsAlso: algae wrap, mud wrap, paraffin wrap, seaweed wrap, detox wrap We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting)Also: CoolSculpting, fat freezing, cool sculpting, Zeltiq We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Deep Tissue MassageAlso: sports massage, remedial massage, firm pressure massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	EMSculpt / EMS Body TreatmentsAlso: EMSculpt, Emsella, electromagnetic muscle stimulation, HIFEM We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	EndermologieAlso: LPG, mechanical roller massage, endermology, cellulite massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Hot Stone MassageAlso: stone therapy, geothermal massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Lymphatic Drainage MassageAlso: MLD, manual lymphatic drainage, Vodder technique We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Prenatal / Pregnancy MassageAlso: pregnancy massage, maternity massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	PressotherapyAlso: compression boots, Ballancer, lymphatic pressotherapy We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Radiofrequency Body TreatmentsAlso: Venus Legacy, Exilis, body RF, skin tightening RF (body) We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Swedish MassageAlso: classic massage, relaxation massage, full-body massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Ultrasonic CavitationAlso: body cavitation, ultrasonic fat reduction, cavi-lipo We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.

Hair Removal

6 treatments · 4 actively help · 2 not yet reviewed

Hair Removal — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
What we found	Treatment
Actively helps	ElectrolysisAlso: needle electrolysis, permanent hair removal, galvanic electrolysis Why, and the source — Electrolysis Hair removal is not a vanity project when you have PCOS — it is treatment for one of the symptoms that affects daily life most, and the guidance treats it that way. Around one in ten women of reproductive age has PCOS, and unwanted facial and body hair is one of its commonest features. Every route works: threading and waxing and sugaring for the short term, laser and IPL for long-term reduction, electrolysis for permanent removal one follicle at a time. The thing to plan for is that the hormones driving the growth do not stop, so laser and IPL take more sessions than average and need topping up — that is the condition, not a failure of the treatment or of you. Laser hair removal is available on the NHS in some areas for severe unwanted hair, so ask your GP what is funded where you live before you pay privately. Sources: NHSNICEVerity (UK PCOS charity)
Actively helps	Hot WaxAlso: hard wax, Brazilian wax, hot wax depilation Why, and the source — Hot Wax Hair removal is not a vanity project when you have PCOS — it is treatment for one of the symptoms that affects daily life most, and the guidance treats it that way. Around one in ten women of reproductive age has PCOS, and unwanted facial and body hair is one of its commonest features. Every route works: threading and waxing and sugaring for the short term, laser and IPL for long-term reduction, electrolysis for permanent removal one follicle at a time. The thing to plan for is that the hormones driving the growth do not stop, so laser and IPL take more sessions than average and need topping up — that is the condition, not a failure of the treatment or of you. Laser hair removal is available on the NHS in some areas for severe unwanted hair, so ask your GP what is funded where you live before you pay privately. Sources: NHSNICEVerity (UK PCOS charity)
Actively helps	SugaringAlso: sugar paste depilation, Egyptian sugaring, Persian sugaring Why, and the source — Sugaring Hair removal is not a vanity project when you have PCOS — it is treatment for one of the symptoms that affects daily life most, and the guidance treats it that way. Around one in ten women of reproductive age has PCOS, and unwanted facial and body hair is one of its commonest features. Every route works: threading and waxing and sugaring for the short term, laser and IPL for long-term reduction, electrolysis for permanent removal one follicle at a time. The thing to plan for is that the hormones driving the growth do not stop, so laser and IPL take more sessions than average and need topping up — that is the condition, not a failure of the treatment or of you. Laser hair removal is available on the NHS in some areas for severe unwanted hair, so ask your GP what is funded where you live before you pay privately. Sources: NHSNICEVerity (UK PCOS charity)
Actively helps	ThreadingAlso: eyebrow threading, facial threading, khite Why, and the source — Threading Hair removal is not a vanity project when you have PCOS — it is treatment for one of the symptoms that affects daily life most, and the guidance treats it that way. Around one in ten women of reproductive age has PCOS, and unwanted facial and body hair is one of its commonest features. Every route works: threading and waxing and sugaring for the short term, laser and IPL for long-term reduction, electrolysis for permanent removal one follicle at a time. The thing to plan for is that the hormones driving the growth do not stop, so laser and IPL take more sessions than average and need topping up — that is the condition, not a failure of the treatment or of you. Laser hair removal is available on the NHS in some areas for severe unwanted hair, so ask your GP what is funded where you live before you pay privately. Sources: NHSNICEVerity (UK PCOS charity)
Not yet reviewed	Depilatory CreamAlso: chemical hair removal, hair removal cream, Veet, Nair We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Strip Wax (Soft Wax)Also: soft wax, strip waxing, honey wax We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.

Nails

10 treatments · all 10 not yet reviewed

Nails — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
What we found	Treatment
Not yet reviewed	Acrylic NailsAlso: liquid and powder nails, L&P nails, sculpted acrylics We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Builder Gel / BIABAlso: BIAB, builder in a bottle, hard gel, structure gel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Classic ManicureAlso: regular manicure, traditional manicure, polish manicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Classic PedicureAlso: regular pedicure, spa pedicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Gel ManicureAlso: Shellac, gel polish, soak-off gel, CND Shellac We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Gel PedicureAlso: Shellac pedicure, gel polish pedicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Medical PedicureAlso: med pedi, podiatry pedicure, Margaret Dabbs pedicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Nail Strengthening TreatmentsAlso: IBX, nail repair treatment, nail bond treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Polygel NailsAlso: poly gel, gel-acrylic hybrid We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Press-On NailsAlso: adhesive nails, stick-on nails, nail tips We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.

Lashes & Brows

8 treatments · all 8 not yet reviewed

Lashes & Brows — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
What we found	Treatment
Not yet reviewed	Brow LaminationAlso: brow perm, brow sculpting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Brow TintAlso: eyebrow tinting, brow dye We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Classic Lash ExtensionsAlso: individual lashes, 1:1 lash extensions We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Henna BrowsAlso: henna brow tinting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Hybrid Lash ExtensionsAlso: mixed lash extensions We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Lash LiftAlso: lash perm, keratin lash lift We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Lash TintAlso: eyelash tinting, lash dye We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Volume Lash ExtensionsAlso: Russian volume, fan lashes, 2D-6D lashes We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.

Permanent Makeup (PMU)

6 treatments · all 6 not yet reviewed

Permanent Makeup (PMU) — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
What we found	Treatment
Not yet reviewed	Areola TattooAlso: 3D nipple tattoo, post-mastectomy tattoo We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Eyeliner TattooAlso: permanent eyeliner, lash line enhancement, lash line tattoo We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Lip Blush / Lip TattooAlso: lip tint tattoo, permanent lip colour, aquarelle lips We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Microblading (Eyebrows)Also: eyebrow embroidery, feather brows, hair-stroke brows We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Powder Brows / Ombré BrowsAlso: machine brows, ombre brows, shading brows We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.
Not yet reviewed	Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)Also: SMP, hair tattoo, scalp tattoo We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book.

Sources

NHSPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
NICEFertility problems: assessment and treatment (CG156)
Verity (UK PCOS charity)PCOS and excess hair — patient information

Written by Anna · London-trained cosmetologist

Last updated 3 September 2026