What should you know about hydrafacial milia?

Milia are small, firm, pearly cysts containing trapped keratin, often seen around the eyes or on the cheeks. They are not the same as ordinary blackheads, so suction and surface exfoliation may not release them. A practitioner should confirm that a bump is milia before treating it. Avoid aggressive pressure near the eyelids, where delicate skin can bruise or become irritated.

Show the practitioner the bumps and disclose eye conditions, active dermatitis, recent procedures, and products that make your skin sensitive. Do not squeeze or pierce milia at home. After a session, use bland moisturiser and sun protection, and leave any dry or tender areas alone. If the bumps persist, ask a dermatologist whether sterile extraction or another diagnosis is appropriate.

Arrange a review if a bump becomes painful, inflamed, rapidly enlarges, bleeds, or changes colour. Seek prompt help for eye pain, vision change, marked eyelid swelling, or signs of infection such as spreading redness and discharge. New facial bumps should be diagnosed before repeated cosmetic treatments.

Is this definitely milia, can HydraFacial safely touch the area, and would clinical extraction be more suitable? Ask how to protect the eyelid skin and what recurrence-prevention routine fits your skin.