I have tiny white bumps around my eyes and eyelids. I can't pop them like a whitehead.

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When tattooing Permanent Eyeliner, some clients have small white bumps on their eyelids.
Milia are small white bumps that form around the eyes and eyelids. They can form anywhere on the face, but the eye area is the most noticeable. What are they and what can I do to remove them? And most importantly, how do I prevent new ones?

Milia are dead skin cells trapped under your skin and it forms into cysts. They are not painful nor harmful, but they are annoying when applying makeup.

Milia is not a white head acne, where you can press the surrounding area to squeeze out the gooey puss. Milia seeds tends to be a little more cohesive and gummy in texture. Can they be easily removed? The answer is Yes and No. With the proper tool, angle and technique they can be quickly expelled. But unlike pimples, it’s not as easy to remove on your own. Depending on how old the bump is, it requires a little more “know how” to remove them. Do not squeeze them like a pimple. Because it is not fluid, you’ll just aggravate the surrounding skin.

A Dermatologist is your solution. The extraction cost is not covered by most insurance. However, for a fee of $150 to $200, they will quickly pop those suckers out. Most doctors don’t charge by the number of bumps, however, if you have more than 20 or so, it does require more time, so the estimate listed above is a general cost.

The skin is first cleaned/sanitized, then he or she will take a scalpel or a needle to make a tiny incision on the milia. The goal is to create an opening that’s small enough not to scar, but big enough to wiggle the white gummy seed out of the skin. Without the incision, the milia cannot exit the skin. It is not painful and it does not bleed once removed.

How to prevent new growth: Using oils or heavy creams may clog pores. Opt for lighter lotions and oil free products. Gently exfoliate the skin a few times a month.

Pretty Please Studio San Ramon, CA

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