Why are veins suddenly, drastically showing up under my eyes? Is there any procedure to safely get rid of them?

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I'm 28 years old, fair skin, and never had visible veins under my eyes until about 4 months ago. They seemed to come out of nowhere--especially under my right eye. Blue, very visible veins. And then as of today I literally woke up with new, kind of purply ones. It looks terrible. People keep telling me I look "tired" and "sick." Could there be an underlying health issue? At work I look at a computer screen all day. Could that be it? And is there any procedure to safely get rid of them?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello
realselfmember85, thank you for your question. I would suggest that you go in
for an in-office examination. Based on your history, and without the aide of
photographs or an examination, it sounds like you are left with two options.
One option is a laser treatment, which is a relatively quick and painless in-office
procedure, and can typically be done in one treatment. The other option is
surgical excision. If you have excess lower eyelid skin or fat, then I would
suggest surgical removal of the excess lower eyelid skin, eyelid fat, and
eyelid vein. Typically this procedure takes 30 minutes in the operation room
under mild sedation.

If you
have any questions feel free to contact my office. Good luck.

Sincerely,

J.
Timothy Katzen, M.D.

John Landi, MD · Answer

Veins can form around eyes for multiple reasons including genetics, sun exposure, medications, hormones, prior surgery and even can be more prominent in fair skinned individuals.  There are multiple ways to treat these veins including laser, micro surgery, sclerotherapy, VeinWave, VeinGogh and even micro needle radio frequency.  Sometimes combinations of these treatments are used.  See a vein specialist.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

There are various treatments for blue veins under the eyes and they are outlined in the video clip shown on the link below.

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Very interesting question!There are multiple factors at play that could be making your eyes look tired and veiny.Lack of sleep, stress, excessive looking at a computer screen, loss of weight, change in diet.... to name a few.A physical exam and good history are needed to help with the best Rejuvenation plan.Best. Dr Brecht Seattle, Wa

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