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Hello, thank you for your question! Though similar in appearance and caused by debris trapped in your pores, milia should not be popped at home like pimples. Unlike acne, these annoying white bumps won't disappear after a few days and are best removed by a professional dermatologist. A board-certified dermatologist can gently, yet precisely extract the milia under the eyes or on the eyelids with sanitary equipment. I recommend visiting a dermatologist to minimize your chance of infection and learn more about the costs involved.
Milia are small cysts usually around the eyelid. They are easy to remove, kind of like getting a splinter out. I use the tip of an 18 gauge needle to barely break the skin and then the cyst usually pops out easily. In fact I just removed one from my anesthesiologist in the break room between cases yesterday. I would generally just charge for an office visit. I can not speak for other surgeons but if someone charges much more than 100$ or so--leave. A primary care doctor, find an old one, should be able to do this. Good luck, Jane.
