4. Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a skin procedure that removes the top level of the skin to help healthy skin grow stronger and to improve the overall appearance. It is somewhat invasive and can cause some complications. Most people just experience redness and some tenderness, but others can have more intense reactions. In some cases, milia can appear on the face or even in other parts of the body. This is the body’s response to the stress and damages the dermabrasion causes.
Once the effects have worn off, the side effects of the procedure usually fade and the milia may go away. In some cases, the milia may stay for a while after the other side effects have subsided. If there are milia present on the skin at the time of the procedure, the esthetician may not want to do the procedure for fear that it could cause a severe reaction or damage to the skin. In some cases, the dermabrasion is used to treat milia.