Milia form when keratin, a protein in the skin, becomes trapped in a tiny cyst just under the surface. Because there is no opening, they cannot be squeezed out and usually need precise professional removal.
Heavy or rich creams around the eyes, sun damage that thickens the skin, slow skin cell turnover, and sometimes skin trauma or certain treatments. Milia are benign and very common at every age.
Choose lighter, non-comedogenic products around the eyes, exfoliate gently and regularly, wear daily sunscreen, and keep a consistent professional home-care routine.
Milia can be removed precisely with a very fine thermocoagulation probe, even on the thin skin around the eyes. A 60-minute session is $210, and a 30-minute Express Mini Milia Removal for one to three milia in one area is $60.
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