If you’re struggling with small, white bumps on your skin that just won’t go away, you’re not alone.
Cryosonic in Birmingham specializes in professional milia removal using safe, effective methods designed to leave your skin looking clearer and smoother.
Our experienced team knows how to gently remove milia without damaging your skin or causing unnecessary irritation.
Whether you have had them for months or they’ve just appeared, we’re here to help you feel more confident in your skin again.
Milia are tiny white or yellowish spots that can affect people of all ages, but certain types are more visible depending on your skin type. They’re not spots or blackheads. Instead, milia are small cysts composed of trapped keratin, a natural protein in your skin.
So, why do they show up?
It varies. They can sometimes occur after a perturbing injury to the skin, such as a burn or rash.
In others it’s related to heavy creams, pore-clogging products, or simply the natural aging process. Babies can even get milia — it’s completely common.
The most important thing to understand is that milia are harmless — but they can be very frustrating and difficult to tackle without the right approach.
Will Milia Fade Without Treatment?
Some milia — especially in babies — may resolve on their own over time. But in adults, they’re a clingy nuisance that doesn’t leave unless professionally extracted from your ear.
If you’ve had the same little bumps for a good long time and they’re not going anywhere, they probably won’t go away on their own. Over-the-counter creams, scrubbing them, or picking at them will not help — and may make it worse.
Can Milia Be Safely Removed in Skin of Colour?
Yes, completely — milia can be extracted and even incised in all tones of skin, including dusky skin. At Cryosonic, we appreciate the need to take great care of skin of colour, so as not to cause pigmentation alterations or scarring.
Our experts, focused tactics that honor your skin type. We always do a thorough assessment first to make sure the method that will be best for you is what we use.
We get this one a lot—and let’s be real, when it comes to removing milia, it’s better left to the professionals. The temptation to try and pop them may be strong at home, but milia are not like spots.
They sit under the skin’s surface and lack an opening to the surface, so attempting to squeeze them can cause redness, scarring, or even an infection.
Cryosonic Birmingham offer affordable and safe treatments with non-invasive, sterile equipment and techniques that extract milia cleanly and risk free.
And we can tell whether it really is milia or something else, potentially saving you lots of time (and angst). Your skin deserves expert care.
Washing your face is important—but milia aren’t always caused by poor hygiene. In fact, many people with excellent skincare habits still get them.
The truth is, milia can be triggered by a range of factors, such as:
So while daily cleansing helps, it’s not a guaranteed fix. Sometimes, adjusting your skincare products or getting professional removal is the only way to break the cycle.
After milia removal Birmingham, your skin might feel slightly tender—so it’s important to treat it gently for a few days.
Here’s what we recommend avoiding:
Keeping your skincare routine light and simple is the best approach. Cryosonic also guides you on how to care for your skin post-treatment, so you feel confident and protected.