How to remove milia on the eye bag area?

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Dr Terence Goh

Plastic Surgeon

It appears that you have a milium (a single milia). Milia is the medical term for dilated cystic glands which are found just under the skin surface. They are usually 1 to 2 millimetres in size. It is caused by trapped keratin (dead skin cells) that clog up the swear ducts. This condition is rather common in the lower eyelid and can also affect the upper eyelid, nose cheek and chin.

Whilst milia may look like whiteheads, they can’t be popped by squeezing. My preferred treatment for milia that’s stubborn would be to use a Smartxide CO2 laser. I have used this on numerous patients with great results.

This laser has a wide array of settings and using the Ultrapulse (UP) mode allows me to deroof the milia with minimal or no scarring. Nonetheless, I would still caution that a downtime of 2-3 days may be required as different individuals may respond differently. I also prescribe a simple antibiotic cream to be used until the skin heals and to protect the skin with a sunblock of SPF 35 and above.

I hope this answers your question. Have a great week ahead and all the best!


The information provided is purely for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice or create any physician/patient relationship. Results may vary between individuals.

Small raised bumps around the eye are common, and can be due to different issues, including comedones, syringomas, milia seeds, sebaceous hyperplasia, etc.

Removal of these lesions can be done by multiple means, including ablative lasers and Radio-frequency devices - essentially to permanently burn the lesion off.

It is done quickly and simply under a topical anesthetic with a downtime of a few days of redness on the treated spot.

Depending on the type of lesion, however, recurrence of the growth, or formation of new growths, is common.

Don't hesitate to drop in for a consultation to discuss details further.

Cheers,

Dr Shane Tan

Milia presents as a small tiny whitish bump and it can occur around the eye area. It can occur singly or in clusters.

If this is indeed milia, this can be easily removed by pricking and expressing the lesion.

Hello Allychew

Small growths/ bumps can occur around the eyes and they can be easily removed by ablative lasers. It will be helpful if you can attach a picture of the bump.

Milia can be de-roofed with a needle or a ablative laser and the content can be squeezed out subsequently. It is a quick and simple procedure with minimal pain. Consult a doctor to find out more.

Regards

Dr Jiwei Wu

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How much does it cost to remove milia seeds in Singapore?

Milia seeds are harmless, tiny pearly-white bumps made up of skin protein. Topical treatment include retinoids, such as Differin creams. Chemical peels or ablative laser eg. CO2 laser and dermabrasion are effective for stubborn and extensive milia. The cost of these treatments ($200 – $400) varies amongst clinics, and how extensive the milia seeds are.

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Thanks for sharing your photos with us. This is probably milia and they can be removed easily with a Smartxide CO2 laser. However, it can recur as some of the doctors here have mentioned. A good skin care regime, scrub or peel can help prevent the recurrence. The CO2 laser burns off these milia with minimal scarring and the downtime is usually about 2-3 days depending on each individual. I hope this answers your question. Have a great week ahead and all the best!

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