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

September 14, 2019
Asked By:j3ffc in Georgia, GA

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.

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September 16, 2019

Answer: Veins

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Andrew Campbell, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 16, 2019

Answer: Veins

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Andrew Campbell, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 16, 2019

Answer: YAG laser

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Mehdi Sina, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
September 16, 2019

Answer: YAG laser

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Mehdi Sina, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
September 16, 2019

Answer: Periorbital veins

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Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSCBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 16, 2019

Answer: Periorbital veins

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Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSCBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Periocular veins

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