Milia

Unless you professionally remove these spots from the face, they do not go away. The most common type of milia removal is performed using a needle.  The removal procedure is very simple.  Once the area of the skin with milia has been thoroughly cleansed, a sterile needle is then used to create a tiny incision in the skin covering the milia and the contents are carefully extracted either with a comedone extractor or forceps, preventing any unnecessary trauma to the skin.

Certain types of milia may need to be treated by laser. Laser works to remove the top layer of the skin covering the milia.  This will then allow the contents to be carefully extracted. For multiple lesions, topical retinoids may be helpful to encourage deeper exfoliation of surface skin cells prior to the removal process.

If milia become very widespread and persistent, we may suggest various other treatments, such as laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and medical grade skincare.

At rtwskin we offer a range of facials, microdermabrasion, peels and resurfacing procedures strongly advised for the prevention of milia.

Excellent skincare products and natural mineral cosmetics will help prevent the appearance of milia. The advice will generally be to use a salicylic wash in the morning to remove excess oil from the skin and a retinol cream would be recommended in the evening to provide the skin with superior topical exfoliation treatment. However, here at rtwskin, we understand that we are all individuals and would recommend that your skin is thoroughly assessed by our expert practitioners. This will ensure the correct products are offered, specifically for you.