Say Goodbye to Pesky Under Eye Veins

What Causes Visible Under Eye Veins?

Age, genetics, and sun exposure are the primary causes of periorbital veins. So if you’re an older sun worshipper and your grandmother had visible under eye veins, you’ve won the jackpot.

The skin underneath your eyes is very thin and delicate, making it more vulnerable to damage. Over time, the skin becomes even thinner, revealing the veins beneath. In some cases, frequent eye rubbing can damage capillaries in the area as well, causing spider veins under the eyes.

Treating Periorbital Veins

There are several options to treat under eye veins, and each treatment is performed with the utmost care to the delicate eye area. It’s crucial to select an expert team of vein specialists to treat the veins. The treatment option is often based on the size of the veins.

Micro-phlebectomy

For bulging periorbital veins, we typically recommend our minimally invasive ‘one and done’ technique of vein removal. The bulging vein is marked, a gentle local anesthetic is given in the area. The bulging veins are then gently removed via 1-2 mm micro incisions. The area heals quickly with minimal bruising and little to no scarring. It is a quick and efficient solution to get your youthful eyes back.

Sclerotherapy

For smaller periorbital veins, we typically recommend sclerotherapy as the safest and most effective method of therapy. Using a very tiny micro needle, we inject a solution directly into the veins to fade away over time. Patients report minimal discomfort during the procedure. A series of injections may be needed for optional cosmetic results..

Laser Vein Removal

In some cases, laser vein removal may be an option. For select patients with delicate spider veins or veins which didn’t respond to sclerotherapy, laser vein removal may be an alternative route. Therapy uses targeted laser light to break down the vein wall without harming skin or other surrounding tissue. Patients describe the sensation as a slight rubber band snap; during your procedure. Like cosmetic sclerotherapy, a series of treatments may be needed for the best results, as your veins fade over time.

Other Options for Under Eye Vein Treatment

In some cases, lack of facial volume in the under eye area is the cause for visible veins. Rather than the vein being the problem, it’s the lack of fullness in the eye area. This is often the result of aging and/or weight loss. In this case, we may refer you to our friends at Spa Medical for a dermal filler consultation. Dermal fillers restore lost facial volume and fullness to the area, smoothing the under eye and reducing the appearance of periorbital veins.