Milia are small white spots that usually appear around the eyes, cheeks and the eye lids and are simply a blocked pore filled with a protein called keratin, which hardens. They are unsightly and can become bothersome when multiple.
Cause
The exact cause of ilia is unknown but they are often related to a high cholesterol diet; dehydrated skin; high intake of vitamin C; using products on the face which are too rich or acidic and there is possibly a hereditary link.
Treatment
The tip of a small probe (about the size of an eye lash) is inserted into the centre of the milia. A stinging sensation will be felt and a popping sensation maybe experienced as the milia is treated.
Following Treatment
You may experience a slight reddening and / or swelling or the skin in the area
Warmth in the area that has been treated
The appearance of the milia may change, it may whiten, become more pronounced and obvious or alternatively it can flatten at the time of treatment. A crust will fall which will naturally fall away.
The skin may feel itchy as the healing process takes place