Looking for professional milia treatment in Subang Jaya? Sheen Clinic provides safe and sterile milia removal after a medical assessment to accurately diagnose whether the white bumps are truly milia or another skin condition. Milia are tiny keratin-filled cysts that commonly appear around the eyes, cheeks, and forehead. They usually do not disappear with skincare alone and should not be squeezed at home. Professional extraction offers immediate results with minimal downtime. Our doctors focus on gentle techniques to minimise skin trauma while helping you achieve smoother, clearer skin.
At a glance:
Milia are tiny white or yellowish bumps that commonly appear around the eyes, cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin. They are small cysts formed when dead skin cells (keratin) become trapped beneath the surface of the skin.
Although milia are harmless, many people find them cosmetically bothersome because they do not disappear easily with regular skincare products.
At Sheen Clinic in Subang Jaya, we provide professional milia removal using sterile techniques to minimise skin trauma while helping patients achieve smoother, clearer skin.
Treatment: Professional Milia Removal
Treatment Duration: 15–45 minutes
Anaesthesia: Usually not required
Downtime: Minimal
Results: Immediate removal of treated milia
Suitable For: Adults and teenagers with persistent milia
Location: Subang Jaya, Selangor
Milia develop when keratin becomes trapped beneath the outer layer of the skin instead of naturally shedding.
Common causes include:
Naturally slow skin turnover
Sun-damaged skin
Thick moisturisers or occlusive skincare
Long-term steroid cream use
Skin trauma
Healing after laser or cosmetic procedures
Newborn skin (infant milia)
In adults, milia are particularly common around the delicate eye area where the skin is thinner.
Patients often mistake milia for acne or pimples.
Typical features include:
Small white bumps (1–3 mm)
Hard to the touch
Not painful
Cannot be squeezed like blackheads
Usually appear around:
Eyelids
Under-eye area
Cheeks
Nose
Forehead
Unlike acne, milia are not caused by bacteria or clogged oil glands.
Some milia disappear naturally over several months.
However, many adult milia remain for years if left untreated.
Attempting to squeeze milia at home often causes:
Skin injury
Infection
Scarring
Post-inflammatory pigmentation
Professional extraction is generally the safest option.
At Sheen Clinic, every patient undergoes a medical consultation before treatment.
Depending on the size, depth, and location of the milia, treatment may include:
A tiny sterile opening is created on the skin surface before gently removing the trapped keratin.
This is the most common treatment and provides immediate results.
For recurrent or difficult lesions, electrocautery may be recommended to reduce recurrence.
Some patients benefit from additional treatments that improve skin renewal, including chemical peels or medical-grade skincare to reduce the formation of new milia.
Most patients describe the procedure as mildly uncomfortable rather than painful.
Because the openings are extremely small, treatment is generally well tolerated.
Sensitive areas around the eyes may feel slightly more noticeable.
Downtime is minimal.
After treatment you may experience:
Mild redness
Tiny pinpoint marks
Slight sensitivity for 1–3 days
Most patients return to work immediately.
Patients often notice:
Smoother skin texture
Clearer under-eye area
Improved makeup application
Brighter facial appearance
Results are visible immediately after successful extraction.
The treated milia usually do not return.
However, new milia can develop if the underlying tendency remains.
To reduce recurrence, we may recommend:
Medical-grade skincare
Gentle exfoliation (when appropriate)
Sun protection
Regular skin assessments
Professional milia removal may be suitable if you have:
White bumps around the eyes
Persistent facial milia
Milia that have remained for months
Multiple milia affecting appearance
Recurrent milia despite skincare
A consultation helps determine whether the bumps are truly milia or another skin condition such as syringoma, sebaceous hyperplasia, xanthelasma, or closed comedones.
At Sheen Clinic, every skin concern begins with an accurate diagnosis.
Not every white bump is milia.
Our consultation focuses on identifying the exact cause before recommending treatment. This helps patients avoid unnecessary procedures and receive care that is appropriate for their skin condition.
Our approach includes:
Medical assessment before treatment
Sterile extraction techniques
Individualised treatment plans
Aftercare advice to reduce recurrence
Focus on natural skin healing and minimal scarring
If you have persistent white bumps around your eyes or face, a professional assessment can help determine whether they are milia or another skin condition.
At Sheen Clinic in Subang Jaya, we provide personalised consultations and treatment plans based on your skin type, diagnosis, and aesthetic goals.
Written by,
Dr Doris Lee the Founder of Sheen Clinic, a leading aesthetic clinic in Subang Jaya. As a trainer for Sculptra and other regenerative treatments, Dr Doris Lee regularly educates doctors across Malaysia.
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