Hapjeong Milia Laser Treatment: Is It Okay to Squeeze the Tiny Bumps Around the Eyes?

Hello.

I’m Kim Ha-won from Beauty’s Doctor.

“White

granules have appeared

under my eyes.

If I gently prick them

with a needle,

won’t they come out?”

“Could milia laser treatment

leave scars or

pigmentation marks?”

Milia are lesions in which

small, white, firm granules

like grains of millet can be felt

around the eyes or on the cheeks.

Unlike acne, they often do not

become red or pus-filled

and may remain unchanged for a long time,

so if they cannot be covered with makeup,

many people look into milia laser treatment.

Because they often develop

in areas with thin skin, such as around the eyes,

attempting to remove them yourself

can also be risky.

Below, I’ll organize the information

in the order of how the procedure is performed,

how it differs from self-removal,

and recovery care.

3-Line Summary

1. Milia are small cysts

that form when keratin becomes trapped

close to the skin’s surface.

1. A laser is not necessarily used

to burn the entire lesion;

it may be used to create a small opening.

3. Rather than squeezing them yourself,

it is important to identify the type and location

of the lesion before deciding how to remove it.

Why Are Milia Difficult to Squeeze?

Milia contain

firmly clumped keratin,

not sebum.

That is why, unlike acne,

they do not come out easily even when pressed by hand,

and the skin may simply become red or injured.

Milia that develop naturally

are often seen on the eyelids and cheeks,

and they can also appear after

injuries, burns,

or exfoliation procedures.

However, not every bump around the eyes is milia.

Syringomas, sebaceous hyperplasia,

and closed comedones can also look similar,

so their appearance and depth need to be distinguished.

How Is Milia Laser Treatment

Performed?

Milia laser treatment

is performed by creating a very small passage

in the skin over the lesion

and removing the keratin trapped inside.

A CO2 laser, for example,

may be used to create the opening,

while a sterile needle and

extraction instrument may be used

if the lesions are shallow and few in number.

In other words, a laser

is not always necessarily the better option.

The method is selected based on

the size and firmness of the lesion,

its distance from the eye,

its number,

and any history of scarring.

When looking into Hapjeong milia laser treatment as well,

it is better to ask first

whether the lesion really is milia,

why that removal method is being selected,

and how extensive the treatment will be in one session,

rather than focusing on the name of the equipment.

Why Are Marks More Likely to Remain

When You Squeeze Them at Home?

At home, it is difficult to control

the depth and direction of the opening precisely.

If you repeatedly press while

the contents have not come out,

inflammation may develop,

and red marks or hyperpigmentation

may remain around the eyes for a long time.

Please also avoid picking at the area

with nail clippers, tweezers,

or an unsterilized needle.

If the actual lesion is a syringoma

or a flat wart,

it will not be resolved by squeezing,

and the irritation may only worsen.

If it has already become red and swollen after being touched,

or if discharge and pain have developed,

do not press it further; have the condition assessed first.

How Should You Care for the Area After Removal?

After the procedure, slight redness and scabbing

may be visible for several days to one or two weeks.

When to begin washing your face

and

whether to use a healing ointment or bandage

depend on the depth of the procedure

and the clinic’s instructions.

Do not forcibly remove the scab,

and avoid rubbing the area when washing your face.

Once the wound has settled,

be sure to use sun protection,

and temporarily avoid products

that may cause irritation,

such as scrubs, peels, and retinol.

If the redness gradually spreads,

or if pain, heat, or discharge worsens,

do not simply wait and assume it is part of recovery;

inform the medical facility that performed the procedure.

In Closing

The important thing in Hapjeong milia

laser treatment

is not removing the lesions as aggressively as possible.

The proper sequence is to determine

whether the bump around the eyes is truly milia,

how many there are and how deep they are,

and whether irritation has resulted from self-extraction,

then treat only the necessary area.

If even small granules continue to be noticeable

and stand out whenever you apply makeup,

check the type of lesion first

rather than repeatedly touching it at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is milia laser treatment very painful?

With numbing cream,

many people feel only a brief stinging sensation,

but the experience varies depending on the location and number of lesions.

Q2. Can milia come back in the area that was treated?

New milia can develop nearby

separately from the lesion that was removed.

If they recur,

also review your history of skin damage

and the products you use.

Q3. How are milia different from syringomas?

Milia are small cysts containing keratin,

while syringomas are lesions that develop from sweat ducts.

They can be difficult to distinguish by appearance alone.

Q4. Can I wear makeup the day after the procedure?

With small lesions,

it may be possible to return to daily activities quickly,

but if the wound is still open,

postpone makeup application

and follow the clinic’s instructions first.

Thank you for reading this long post today.

This has been Kim Ha-won from Beauty’s Doctor.

According to the medical fact-checking standards,

milia are small cysts filled with keratin,

and methods involving a needle, a sharp blade,

or a carbon dioxide laser

may be used to create an opening on the surface

and remove the contents.

Similar-looking comedones

and syringomas, among others,

need to be differentiated,

and squeezing or scraping them at home

may carry a risk of infection and scarring,

so avoiding these actions is recommended.

Treatment areas generally heal within one to two weeks,

but for actual aftercare,

follow the scope of the procedure

and the medical facility’s instructions first.