What are milia?

Milia is a common skin condition that causes small white bumps (cysts) under the surface of your skin.Milia (milk spots) are small, white cysts on your skin. Cysts are filled pockets under the surface of your skin. The most common place to find milia are on your face. Milia are harmless and only affect your appearance.

It’s common to confuse the white bumps on your face with whiteheads, which are a type of acne. Milia aren’t a type of acne.

How is Milia Removed

At Persona Medical Aesthetics we offer the following methods of milia removal:

Needle extraction
Once the skin with milia has been cleaned, a sterile needle is used to create a tiny incision and the contents of the milia are carefully extracted.

Diathermy. Diathermy treatment, is a commonly used procedure which uses an electrical current to produce heat.  The heat is passed through a small fine tip needle which is used to cauterise (seal or coagulate) tissue and blood vessels.  

Why choose Persona.

At Persona Medical Aesthetics, we believe in taking a personal yet professional approach.  During your free consultation, we will advise on the removal process. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and go through any details you are not sure about. Persona is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (a legal requirement to perform minor skin surgery), giving you the knowledge and assurance that you are in safe and experienced hands.
You can be confident that the treatments, procedures & products offered at Persona are thoroughly researched by Dr Lisa and the medical team as your safety and well-being is always our top priority.