Milia Facial Prep

Suitability depends on your individual skin condition. The facial may be adapted for some clients with sensitive skin, but active irritation, inflammation or a compromised skin barrier may mean treatment needs to be postponed. Manual extraction will only be performed where the practitioner considers it appropriate.

If you have received the facial alone, makeup can generally be applied once any temporary sensitivity has settled. If manual extraction has been performed, avoid applying makeup directly over the treated areas for at least 24 hours and until the skin surface has healed.

Manual milia extraction involves carefully opening the skin and removing the trapped keratin using sterile equipment. Sterex uses a specialist electrolysis technique to treat suitable milia without conventional manual extraction. The most appropriate method depends on factors including the milia's size, depth, location and your individual skin condition.

At Body Perfection Clinic, manual milia extraction is offered alongside our Milia Facial Prep treatment. This allows the skin to be cleansed and prepared before extraction. For clients who would prefer milia removal without the facial, we also offer Sterex milia removal as a separate treatment, subject to suitability.

Yes. Milia Facial Prep is available as a standalone facial for £60. It includes cleansing, a cocoa enzyme mask with activator, steam or a warm compress, and a marshmallow whip mask. Manual milia extraction is an optional addition for clients who have suitable milia they would like removed.

Once a milium has been successfully extracted, the trapped keratin has been removed. However, new milia can develop in the same general area or elsewhere on the face. Regular gentle skincare and appropriate exfoliation may help maintain skin texture, but there is no guaranteed way to prevent milia from developing.

Manual extraction involves creating a small opening in the skin, so temporary redness, small marks or superficial scabbing can occur. Although care is taken to minimise trauma, there is a small risk of infection, pigmentation changes or scarring. Following your aftercare instructions and avoiding picking the treated areas can help reduce these risks.

Milia commonly develop around the eyes, particularly on the upper cheeks and beneath the eyes. Some may be suitable for manual extraction, depending on their exact location and accessibility. Milia on the eyelids or very close to the eyes may require assessment and treatment by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

The facial preparation is generally comfortable and includes cleansing, enzymatic exfoliation, steam or a warm compress, and a soothing finishing mask. During manual extraction, you may experience a brief pinching or scratching sensation as individual milia are removed. Discomfort is usually short-lived, although sensitivity varies depending on the treatment area.

This depends on the number, size, depth and location of your milia. Some clients may only require one appointment, while others with multiple or more difficult milia may benefit from further treatment. Milia Facial Prep can also be enjoyed as a standalone facial without extraction.

If you choose regular facial treatments, appointments may be spaced approximately 4–6 weeks apart, depending on your skin's needs. Manual milia extraction does not usually require a fixed treatment schedule. Further appointments are only recommended where additional suitable milia remain or new milia develop. Your practitioner will ensure previously treated areas have healed before carrying out further extraction.

Following the facial, your skin may immediately feel softer, smoother and more hydrated. When milia are successfully extracted, the individual bumps are removed during the appointment. However, the treated areas may initially appear red or slightly marked. The final appearance is best assessed once the skin has healed.

Milia Facial Prep alone generally involves minimal downtime, although mild temporary redness or sensitivity may occur. When manual extraction is performed, you may notice small superficial marks, redness or tenderness at the extraction sites. These typically settle over several days, although healing varies. Most clients can return to their normal daily activities, provided they follow the recommended aftercare.

Following the facial preparation, your practitioner assesses the milia and carefully creates a small opening in the skin using sterile equipment. The trapped keratin is then gently extracted using an appropriate technique. Not all milia can be safely removed manually. Deeper lesions, difficult locations or bumps that may be another skin condition may require an alternative approach or referral.

Milia Facial Prep is designed to cleanse, gently exfoliate and soften the skin, helping prepare it for suitable manual extraction. The combined treatment may help with: - Visible milia on suitable areas of the face. - Small, superficial keratin-filled cysts suitable for manual extraction. - Surface dead skin cell build-up. - Rough or uneven skin texture. - Skin requiring gentle exfoliation and hydration. The facial itself does not physically remove milia. Where appropriate, manual extraction is used to remove individual milia.

A consultation allows us to assess your skin, discuss your concerns and determine the most appropriate treatment approach. We will review your medical history, current skincare routine, previous treatments and any factors that may affect your skin. If you would like milia removed, we will assess their size, number, depth and location to establish whether manual extraction is suitable. Not every small white bump is a milium, so an accurate assessment is important before treatment.

Our standard face-to-face consultation at Body Perfection Clinic costs £25, while telephone consultations are generally complimentary. Your practitioner will confirm whether a separate consultation is required and assess whether facial preparation, manual extraction or an alternative treatment is appropriate.

Following your facial, your skin may feel softer, smoother and more hydrated. If manual extraction has been performed, additional care is needed while the treated areas heal. - Cleanse gently and avoid rubbing or scrubbing the skin. - Keep extracted areas clean and avoid touching or picking them. - Avoid makeup directly over extraction sites for at least 24 hours and until the skin surface has healed. - Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids and facial scrubs for approximately 3–5 days, or until the skin has recovered. - Avoid saunas, steam rooms, swimming pools and excessive heat for 24–48 hours following extraction. - Apply suitable broad-spectrum sun protection as advised. - Follow any additional aftercare instructions provided by your practitioner. Mild redness or small superficial marks may occur following extraction. Seek medical advice if you develop increasing pain, spreading redness, warmth, discharge or other signs of infection.

Before your appointment, we recommend keeping your skincare routine gentle and avoiding anything that may irritate or sensitise the skin. - Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids and facial scrubs for approximately 3–5 days before treatment, unless otherwise advised. - Avoid excessive sun exposure, sunbeds and tanning products. - Avoid waxing or other exfoliating facial treatments immediately before your appointment. - Do not attempt to squeeze, pierce or remove milia yourself. - Arrive with clean skin where possible, without heavy makeup. - Inform your practitioner of any medications, allergies, skin conditions or recent treatments. If you have broken skin, active infection or significant irritation, treatment may need to be postponed.