Milia Removal Essex

Milia form when skin flakes or keratin become trapped under the surface of the skin. They can affect people of any age, and usually appear on the nose, cheeks and chin.

Often, milia clear up by themselves over time. If yours haven’t gone away after a few months, or keep coming back, milia spot removal with CryoPen is the quickest way to have them professionally removed.

Every client is different, and we can never fully predict how you’ll react. Most people find the procedure virtually pain-free.

You may feel some residual stinging for a few minutes after treatment, and in some cases a small blister may form, which is perfectly normal. If you experience an unusually high level of discomfort, simply tell your therapist, and they’ll stop the procedure immediately.

An exfoliating cleanser or a skincare routine that includes ingredients like salicylic acid or glycolic acid can help keep pores clear and support cell renewal, which can help to prevent new milia from forming.

However, they can’t remove milia that have already hardened under the skin. Picking or squeezing at milia yourself risks scarring or infection, as the skin has to be broken to get them out.

Professional removal with CryoPen uses sterile equipment and takes seconds, without those risks.

Your skin may be tender, and it could blister for 24 hours after treatment. This shouldn’t affect your day-to-day activities. Most people can continue their normal routine straight after the procedure, so there’s no need to take any time off work or rest at home, unless you want to.

It can take approximately 1 to 6 weeks for the treatment area to fully heal, though the exact time depends on the size of the milia.

During this time, the skin’s appearance is likely to get worse before it gets better, which is expected and nothing to worry about; for example, the area may darken as the skin cells die, or flake away as new skin regenerates.

Most people start to see an improvement at around four weeks, at which point a follow-up visit is typically recommended.

Generally speaking, this low-temperature procedure is suitable for most clients.

At your first consultation, we’ll carry out a thorough analysis of the milia to check you’re suitable, and if we don’t think CryoPen is the best option for you, we’ll let you know.

It isn’t suitable for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, clients with autoimmune disorders, or those who suffer from keloid scarring.