Do you have small white or yellow bumps on your face that just won’t go away? These are likely milia, also known as milk spots, and they’re very common. At Imogen’s Aesthetics, our specialist skin clinic in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, we offer expert milia removal using gentle, highly targeted cryotherapy.
Milia are tiny, hard, pearl-like cysts that form just beneath the skin. Commonly found around the eyes, cheeks, forehead, and nose, they are often mistaken for whiteheads, but they’re not acne and won’t respond to typical spot treatments.
These bumps form when keratin (a natural skin protein) becomes trapped under the skin’s surface, not due to blocked pores or bacteria.
Milia can affect both adults and children, and may appear for several reasons:
Use of heavy or rich skincare products
Sun damage over time
Skin trauma, such as after aesthetic procedures or burns
Genetics or natural skin function
Common in newborns (harmless and typically resolve on their own)
Although harmless, many people choose to remove milia for a smoother, clearer
appearance.
At Imogen’s Aesthetics, we use Cryotherapy Blemish Removal — a safe and highly effective treatment for eliminating stubborn milia with precision and minimal downtime.
Cryotherapy uses a fine spray of freezing gas (nitrous oxide) to target and break down the keratin trapped under your skin. This causes the milia to dry out, flake off, and naturally heal over time.
Fast, non-invasive treatment
No needles, cutting, or squeezing
Minimal discomfort
Excellent for sensitive areas like around the eyes
Often requires just one session
Suitable for single spots or small clusters
We recommend beginning with a skin consultation at our West Sussex skin clinic, where we will:
Examine your skin and confirm the diagnosis
Assess the number and location of milia
Determine whether cryotherapy is the best option for you
Provide a personalised treatment plan and quote
In most cases, same-day treatment is available — especially for small or isolated areas.
Get started on the path to blemish-free skin.