Blue, purple, red veins appeared around my eye sockets & eyelids. What could be the problem and solution? (Photos)

Question

I’m not sure what has caused my eyes to get like this. I’ve always had dark circles around my eyes since I was a child, though. I’m 24 now and I’ve been working night shift for 3 years, so I haven’t been getting a lot of sunlight which has caused my skin to become more pale. I haven’t tried to fix the problem yet but I’m open to solutions or what could be causing this to happen. I’m concerned If I do not fix this problem then it will keep getting worse and turn into something more serious.

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

It looks like you have very thin skin, allowing the veins under your skin to be visible. The only way to improve them is with a YAG laser. It is usually quite effective and should last a very long time.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Quintessa

Mehdi Sina, MD · Answer

Hi,Those small superficial veins are easily treated with a YAG laser with minimal downtime.Best,

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

Hi.  It looks like you have normal veins together with fairly translucent skin.  If they bother you, and you don't want to simply use a cosmetic cover-up, you could have the veins treated with laser.  See a Board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist with laser experience in your area.

Thomas Copperman, MD · Answer

There are a variety of minimally invasive treatments for these periocular veins. The quickest and easiest treatment would be a laser procedure to decrease their appearance. A YAG laser is most popular for this issue.

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Blue, purple, red veins appeared around my eye sockets & eyelids. What could be the problem and solution? (Photos)

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