Milia Removal in Stansted Mountfitchet
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Those tiny, hard white bumps around your eyes and cheeks can be so frustrating, especially when no amount of cleansing, exfoliating or squeezing will shift them. The good news is that milia can be removed quickly and precisely at my private clinic in Stansted Mountfitchet, just a few minutes from Bishop’s Stortford and Stansted Airport. Most milia clear in just one treatment, with very little downtime.
What Are Milia?
Milia are tiny, hard, white or yellowish bumps that sit just under the surface of the skin. They’re often mistaken for whiteheads, but they’re actually small cysts filled with keratin, a protein your skin naturally produces. Because they have no opening to the surface, they can’t be squeezed out like a spot.
They most commonly appear around the eyes, on the eyelids, cheeks, nose and forehead, but they can appear anywhere on the body. Milia are completely harmless, but many people find them annoying and want them gone, especially when they’re close to the eyes where makeup can make them more noticeable.
What Causes Milia?
Milia happen when keratin gets trapped beneath the surface of the skin. Common causes include:
- Heavy or rich skincare products and eye creams
- Sun damage, which can make the skin thicker and harder for dead skin cells to shed
- Skin trauma, such as burns, blistering or aggressive skin treatments
- Long term use of steroid creams
- Simply your skin type, as some people are just more prone to them
Why Shouldn’t I Squeeze Them at Home?
Because milia sit under a thin layer of skin with no opening, squeezing or picking them rarely works. It can damage your skin, cause infection and leave a mark, especially around the delicate eye area. Professional removal is much safer, quicker and gives a far cleaner result.
How I Remove Milia
I remove milia with electrocautery. I use a very fine probe with a mild electrical current to gently open the surface of each milia and treat it precisely, so the trapped keratin can be released. It’s quick, accurate and gentle on the surrounding skin, which makes it ideal for delicate areas like around the eyes.
Does It Hurt?
Most people find milia removal very manageable, describing it as a quick, tiny prick. Each milia only takes a few seconds to treat. There’s little to no downtime, so you can get straight back to your day.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Most milia are cleared in just one treatment. Occasionally a larger or deeper milia may need a second session. I’ll give you an honest idea of what to expect at your appointment.
What Happens at Your Appointment
Before you even come to the clinic, I’ll ask you to complete a medical history form. This means I already know the treatment suits you before you arrive, so I never waste your time. At your appointment, I’ll take a close look at your skin, confirm the bumps are milia, and talk you through the plan. If anything looks unusual, I’ll ask you to get it checked by your GP before I treat it.
Aftercare and Healing
After treatment, tiny scabs may form over the treated areas. Keep them clean and dry, and let them fall off naturally, which usually takes around 7 to 10 days. Avoid makeup directly on the treated areas until they’ve healed, and protect your skin with a high factor sun cream. I give every client verbal and written aftercare.
Milia Removal Prices
I don’t charge per milia. Instead, you pay for treatment time, so you can have as many treated as time allows.
Package 1: £180 for 14 minutes of treatment time
Package 2: £280 for 30 minutes of treatment time
Milia are quick to treat, so in a 14 minute session I can usually remove lots of them. If you have a large number you’d like removed, the 30 minute session gives you time to treat everything in one visit.
A consultation is £25, either in clinic or by WhatsApp video call, and comes off your treatment price if you go ahead.
Milia Removal FAQs
Are milia harmful?
No, milia are completely harmless. Most people have them removed simply because they don’t like how they look.
Will milia go away on their own?
Some milia can disappear by themselves over time, but many stay for months or even years. If they’re bothering you, removal is quick and simple.
Can you remove milia around the eyes?
Yes, I treat milia around the eyes regularly, including on and around the eyelids. I’ll assess each one at your appointment to make sure it’s suitable and safe to treat.
Will milia come back after removal?
Once a milia has been removed, it’s very unlikely to come back in the same spot. New ones can still appear over time, especially if you’re prone to them.
How can I stop new milia forming?
Try switching to lighter, non comedogenic skincare, especially around the eyes, wear a daily SPF and exfoliate gently and regularly. I’m happy to give you some advice at your appointment.
Will it leave a mark?
Milia removal usually heals very well, leaving little or no visible mark. Following your aftercare and protecting your skin from the sun gives you the best result.
Can I wear makeup after treatment?
Please avoid applying makeup directly onto the treated areas until any scabs have fallen off and the skin has fully healed.
What’s the difference between milia and whiteheads?
Whiteheads are a type of spot, caused by a blocked pore with an opening at the surface. Milia are tiny cysts under a thin layer of skin, with no opening, which is why they won’t squeeze out.
Do you treat milia in babies?
No. Milia are very common in newborn babies and usually clear up on their own within a few weeks. If you’re worried, please speak to your GP or health visitor.
Do you treat other blemishes too?
Yes. I also remove cherry angiomas, spider angiomas and seborrhoeic keratoses. You can find out more on my cherry angioma and spider angioma removal page.
Milia Removal Near Me
My clinic is at Unit 5, The Courtyard, Forest Hall Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8TS, with easy parking. I see clients from Stansted Mountfitchet, Bishop’s Stortford, Saffron Walden, Takeley, Elsenham, Great Dunmow, Harlow and across Essex and Hertfordshire.
Milia Removal Results
Here are some real examples of milia I’ve removed at my clinic in Stansted Mountfitchet. Every client is different, but these give you a good idea of what to expect.
I also offer mole removal, skin tag removal, wart removal, verruca removal, children’s wart and verruca removal, cherry angioma and spider angioma removal, seborrhoeic keratosis removal and facial thread vein removal.
Book Your Milia Removal
Ready to say goodbye to your milia? Book online or call me on 07546 096346. Have a question first? Message me on WhatsApp and I’ll be happy to help. With over 180 five star reviews, you’re in safe hands.