Milia

Common causes include: Neonatal milia. Allergic reactions. Irritation from skin care. Over moisturising the skin/poor exfoliation. Genetic predisposition. Skin damage from burns or trauma (traumatic milia). Overuse of topical steroid creams. Skin resurfacing procedures such as Dermabrasion. Excessive sun exposure. Genetic disorders. Autoimmune skin conditions.

If milia is of a concern seek a skin care professional. Popping your own milia may result in skin irritation, scaring and or infection.

Treatment of milia may consist of anything from gentle exfoliation, topical creams or minor extraction procedures. Treatments we can offer include:

1. Hydrafacial – an effective treatment for milia. This poplar treatment provides a deep exfoliation, a chemical skin peel, followed by extractions, skin hydration and light therapy. The extraction process involves a gentle suction method then can be very effective for removing milia. Regular treatments can prevent their recurrence.
2. Chemical Peel -Obagi blue Peel Radiance and ZO Stimulator peels. A chemical solution is applied to the skin to promote an exfoliation of the upper layers of the skin, which will help to soften and gently exfoliate any superficial milia.
3. Resurface – Effective for deeper milia, this skin resurfacing treatment causes columns of thermal damage promoting a deep exfoliation and remodelling of the collagen matrix, increasing cellular turnover and skin rejuvenation.

Following your consultation your practitioner will advice the best treatment for optimal results. We will ensure you have a good understanding of how the treatment will benefit your skin, including benefits, any downtime expected, duration and costs.

If you have a genetic predisposition to milia, then they can return following treatment. A consistent skin care is essential if you are prone to them. Good exfoliation is the key to removes dead skin cells and surface oil, therefore keeping the pores clear. Avoiding heavy moisturiser that may block the follicles should also be avoided.

ZO Principles of Skin Health Restoration specifically focus on restoring skin’s strength and optimizing cellular functions to provide the best treatment outcomes and achieve overall skin health restoration. Skin should be fortified to renew, protect and strengthen itself to maintain healthy skin for life. From correcting and management of ageing, sun damage, and skin concerns such as milia, keratosis pilaris, pigmentation, acne, rosacea, and protecting against future damage, ZO has your skin health covered with its clinically proven, medical skin care brand. Only the highest quality active ingredients like retinoids, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Niacinamide, glycolic acid, lactic acid and more. Following a consultation a prescribed regimen that works to improve your skin concern alongside its texture, repairs your skin barrier and restores a healthy, youthful appearance to your skin will be prescribed.

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