Delicate yet potent Cryotherapy for smoother skin
Dealing with stubborn white bumps on your face or around your eyes? These small bumps are called milia, tiny cysts that form when keratin becomes trapped beneath the skin’s surface. Medically benign but annoying, they can linger and not always respond to traditional skincare products. Professional intervention can safely eliminate them and give you back smooth, comfortable skin.
At Cryosonic Romford, we are experts in milia removal using the CryoPen cryotherapy system – a highly accurate, non-invasive therapy that targets only the blemish area while protecting surrounding tissue. Treatment is quick, easy, and there’s no downtime, making it the perfect way to rejuvenate your current skincare regimen.
Milia are small, pearl-like cysts filled with keratin, a protein often found in skin. They occur when dead skin cells become trapped beneath the surface in a layer rather than sloughing off as usual, creating small, smooth bumps that are closed to the world like regular spots (concave milia) or under the surface of the skin (convex milia).
These bumps are common around the eyes, cheeks, nose and forehead, and can affect people of all ages. Because milia have no opening, squeezing or picking at them at home is usually ineffective and can increase the risk of scarring or infection.
Our milia removal treatment uses CryoPen technology, a form of Cryotherapy that delivers a focused jet of extremely cold gas directly to the lesion. This traps and dissolves the affected keratin, allowing the milia to slough off as your skin naturally renews itself over time.
Key benefits include:
With that said, most clients see a smoother look right after just one treatment and even though milia don’t actually do anything to damage your skin, removing them only makes your complexion look more even and toned.“
What causes milia to form?
Milia occur when dead skin in the pores is not naturally shed and becomes infused with keratin. The most common include the use of thick products in your skin care routine, sun damage or skin trauma, age, or even slow cell turnover.
Does it hurt to get rid of milia?
For most, the feeling while being treated is, at worst , a quick cold or mild sting. As CryoPen delivers freezing temperatures, patients typically experience little to no pain.
How long does a treatment take?
Each milia bump is typically treated in a matter of seconds. A full appointment can be very quick, often under 15 minutes, depending on the number of milia being addressed.
Will milia come back after treatment?
After a milia bump is successfully treated, it usually doesn’t return to the same spot. Yet new milia can crop up if other issues, such as the use of heavy creams, persist.
Is there any downtime?
Clients can get right back to their usual activities. You’ll see some mild redness, a bit of swelling, and possibly tiny scabs as part of the natural healing process. These usually resolve within a few days.
If you’re in Romford and want to tackle persistent milia safely and effectively, our professional team is here to help. Contact Cryosonic today to book your consultation and discover a smoother, more confident you.