U-AMI Korean Medicine Clinic Seoul - Milia Removal (1 Spot)

After the doctor checks it,
the milium is carefully removed

Milia are lesions where keratin collects in a small pouch close to the skin surface, and their structure can differ from ordinary acne or sebum. That is why it is important to check the location, depth and number of lesions and the surrounding skin before removal, rather than squeezing them forcefully.

After the consultation, a tiny opening is made in the lesion identified as a milium and the contents are carefully removed. Thin, sensitive areas such as around the eyes are treated more precisely depending on the location and size, and if the lesion is deep or another skin lesion is suspected, a different treatment may be recommended instead of extraction.

Treatment range and aftercare

If there are several milia, the doctor checks how many can be treated in one session before proceeding. This treatment does not prevent new milia or guarantee that every lesion is removed at once.

Temporary redness, slight bleeding, scabbing or mild swelling may appear after the treatment, and most of it gradually eases during recovery.

Recommended for

• Small white or yellowish grain-like bumps around the eyes
• Several small milia on the cheeks or forehead
• Small raised bumps that makeup cannot cover
• Milia that have remained for a long time
• Difficulty telling whether it is a milium or a whitehead
• Milia that did not come out when you tried to extract them yourself (treatment is possible for keloid-prone skin)
• Milia in places that are hard to remove yourself, such as around the eyes

Treatment steps and duration

This treatment removes one milium, and the procedure itself is expected to take about 10 minutes. The whole visit, including the questionnaire and consultation, takes about 60–90 minutes.

※ Lesions that are red or painful, contain pus or change size quickly may not be milia, so they are checked first during the consultation.