Milia removal near Grantchester, treated safely and precisely by Shannon at her clinic in Upper Cambourne.
Milia are tiny, hard white bumps that sit just under the surface of the skin, most often on the cheeks and nose. They are harmless, but they can be stubborn, and they do not clear with squeezing the way a spot might. Trying to remove them at home risks marking the skin, so professional treatment is the safer route.
If you are in Grantchester and milia have been bothering you, Shannon can check them at a consultation and recommend the best way to clear them.
How milia are removed
Shannon uses two methods and chooses between them at your consultation, based on where your milia are and how your skin responds.
- Advanced electrolysis. Using Sterex short wave diathermy, a fine, sterile needle conducts a gentle current. It is tapped onto the milia or used to gently pierce the surface, so each one can be cleared with great precision.
- Cryopen. A fine jet of nitrous oxide freezes the milia at around −89°C in a few seconds, with no needles and no anaesthetic.
What treatment feels like
Most clients describe advanced electrolysis as a mild warmth with a pinprick or tapping sensation. Cryopen gives a brief, sharp cold sting. Either way, each one takes only moments, and Shannon works within your comfort zone throughout.
After your treatment
You may notice a little redness, swelling or warmth around the treated area. This usually settles within hours to a few days, depending on how sensitive your skin is. If Cryopen is used, a tiny scab may form and fall away on its own. Shannon will give you aftercare advice to help your skin heal quickly.
- Keep the area clean and avoid touching or picking at it
- Leave make-up off the treated area until it has settled
- Use SPF whenever you are outdoors
Will milia come back?
Milia that have been treated will not return. New ones can still form, depending on what is causing them, and Shannon can talk you through ways to reduce the chance of more appearing.
Milia removal for clients from Grantchester
Shannon’s clinic is at 64 Vickers Way in Upper Cambourne, and clients from Grantchester and the surrounding area visit for milia removal and other skin blemish treatments. Every treatment starts with a consultation, so book your consultation and Shannon will check your skin and recommend the right approach.