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Primary Milia on Eyelid.

(12 Posts)
Calendargirl Mon 20-May-24 10:03:11

I’ve had what I think is one of these on my eyelash line, for a few weeks. It appeared overnight. A small, white blackhead type thing. Doesn’t hurt or affect my vision, but am so conscious of it being there.

Where do I go to see about removal? A GP appointment is hard work, but don’t imagine it’s what they do nowadays anyhow.

Because it’s where it is, I want to be sure it’s being done correctly, as don’t want to risk damaging my eye.

Has anyone else had one removed, privately or otherwise?

vegansrock Mon 20-May-24 11:12:32

Hi there I had one of these for 2 years- I’d asked the optician about getting it removed. She gave me details of a surgeon who would remove it. It was going to cost £1200( this was a few years ago). I was about to phone for an appointment when a few days later it had disappeared! Hasn’t come back either.

dragonfly46 Mon 20-May-24 11:13:21

Mine go away on their own.

Calendargirl Mon 20-May-24 11:15:18

Thanks for that vegansrock.

I have read they can just disappear, but don’t want to wait two years!

But good to know.

aonk Mon 20-May-24 11:50:22

I have these removed at a local beauty salon and was very pleased with the results. I know they can go away on their own but I wanted to look my best for a special occasion. It was painless and took only a few minutes. Why not ring round some good salons and ask? It cost me around £25.

Theexwife Mon 20-May-24 11:56:53

I dont think they are a medical issue, more so a beautician.

swampy1961 Mon 20-May-24 11:58:26

My daughter had one of these - the doctor said he wouldn't recommend an operation as they usually go of their own accord.
She just got used to it being there and one day we were out and it just suddenly popped. A few days later you would never know it had ever been there and she had it for two years.

keepingquiet Mon 20-May-24 12:22:22

I was told eye massage is importnant as we get older. Wear a warm eye mask for a few minutes (not hot!) and gently massage downwards from your eye socket to your lashes. In a few days or earlier it will have gone.

welbeck Mon 20-May-24 14:37:55

anything near the eye, i would only trust to a good plastic surgeon or dermatologist.
it's worth paying for the best.
i cert would not be going anywhere near a beauty parlour with that.

Calendargirl Sun 02-Mar-25 08:00:00

Just an update on my old post.

Yesterday, I looked in the mirror and couldn’t believe the ‘thing’ on my eye had gone! Had to dash outside to get DH to double check.

Strange thing is, last week I went to the GP with it, to ask about removal. He said it wouldn’t warrant removal on NHS (no surprise there, but had no real suggestion where to go). He also said it looked ready to ‘pop’, but I said it had looked like that all the time.

Whatever, so pleased it’s gone, just hope it doesn’t return.

BlueBelle Sun 02-Mar-25 08:34:40

Well most people can’t pay £1200 Welbeck
Good news it has disappeared very quickly Calandergirl
I used to have some skin tags on my neck just realised I now have none 🤣

Calendargirl Sun 02-Mar-25 09:20:07

Thanks BlueBelle, I’ve had it for best part of a year though, so not that quick.

The GP asked me if it was sore or painful, I said no, if I’d said ‘yes’, think it would then have been a medical issue..

But I wasn’t going to lie.

Anyway, hope it doesn’t make a return appearance!