Milia removal at CoLaz clinics

Milia are tiny white or yellow keratin-filled cysts that sit just under the surface of the skin, most often around the eyes, on the cheeks, temples and forehead. They form when keratin and dead skin cells get trapped under the surface rather than shedding normally. They are completely benign, not contagious and not the same as whiteheads, which are linked to blocked oil glands. Milia in adults often follow sun damage, very rich occlusive skincare or skin trauma.

We use advanced electrolysis as the permanent removal method. A very fine probe is placed at the surface of each milium and a brief low-energy current is delivered for a fraction of a second. The current breaks down the keratin or fatty tissue inside the cyst so it is reabsorbed into the skin over the following days; where the milium is ready, the contents can be expressed cleanly under magnification at the same visit. Most patients describe the sensation as brief pinpricks. We do not pick milia with bare hands.

Tap the Send a photo on WhatsApp button at the top of this page. Choose your nearest CoLaz clinic. WhatsApp opens with a pre-filled message; attach a clear, well-lit close-up of the milia and send. We may ask one or two follow-up questions (how long they have been there, whether you use heavy eye creams, whether anything has changed) so we can quote you accurately.

If the photo shows lesions that have changed in colour, size or shape, have become red, painful or infected, or look like sebaceous cysts, syringoma, xanthelasma or another lesion type, the clinician will decline to quote and recommend you see your GP first. New widespread clusters in adulthood are sometimes linked to medication or an underlying skin condition and should be reviewed by a doctor before any cosmetic removal.

One session is usually enough for an isolated patch or a small cluster. Larger clusters or stubborn deep milia sometimes need a second session four to six weeks later, once the first treatment has fully settled. Some patients with persistent milia benefit from a maintenance session every six to twelve months. We confirm the likely number of sessions in your photo quote reply.

Scarring is rare with advanced electrolysis in trained hands because the method is very precise and stays at the lesion rather than spreading. A tiny pinpoint mark at the treated site is normal for a few days and settles quickly. A small pink mark can stay for a few weeks while the skin remodels. Patients with a personal or family history of keloid scarring should mention this at consultation so the plan can be adjusted.

Treated milia either lift away on the day under magnification, or dry into a tiny pinpoint mark and disappear naturally over several days to two weeks as the keratin is reabsorbed. Mild redness around the eye area for a few hours after the session is normal. Most patients return to work and normal activities the same day, and most marks have fully settled by two weeks.

Avoid touching, rubbing or picking the treated area for forty-eight hours, skip makeup for the first twenty-four hours, and apply the soothing balm we provide as needed. Avoid saunas, steam rooms, sunbeds, swimming pools and intense exercise for forty-eight hours. Apply SPF 50 around the eyes daily for the next two weeks and pause heavy occlusive eye creams for one week, as those can trigger new milia in the same area. A gentle hydrating routine works best while the skin settles.

Milia removal is priced by the time needed and the cluster size. A small cluster in one area is at the lower end of the range; a wider pattern across both eye areas or both cheeks scales up. Pricing is confirmed per photo quote, in writing, before any session is booked. Send a photo on WhatsApp and we reply with a firm price for your specific case within one working day.