Purple Spider Veins on Eyelids...PLZ Help!?

Question

I've had this for the longest time and I have no idea how to remove it, its very disappointing to be stuck with this ugly sh*t on my eyes. The condition I have is that my upper eyelids have small-purple veins around it and across from each eyelid and gives my eyes a purple appearance and in other words it looks like I'm wearing purple eye-shadow 24/7. Is it possible to remove this nonsense, I also had the strangest idea the other day, what if I used leaches to suck-out the excess blood from these veins on my eyes, I'm figuring that it is blood that is trapped inside these veins they are exactly like small miniature purple-spider veins...

Answer 1

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i have the same thing... it's very annoying because people think im wearing purple eyeshadow.... and im a guy.

i have found it helps a bit to get some sun... i tan my face with my eyes closed to darken the skin of my upper and lower eyelids. but it doesnt help very much.

I read an article on surgical removal of periocular spider veins in the lower eyelid, and it said it was very successful. But I have no idea where to get this treatment, or if it's available for upper eyelids.

I know there is reasonably successful laser treatment for spider veins, but i don't know if they can do it on eyelids. I am at the point where I might see a doctor or call some laser clinics to find out. If I do, i'll let you know what i know.

I wouldn't try leeches... that sounds like a bad idea. some skin-colored eye makeup might be a better idea.... as long as no one finds out.

there is also a condition called 'heliotrope eyelids' which is similar, but it's an acute problem-- it comes on suddenly as a symptom of another condition. it sounds like you've had this all your life (like me), so if you see a doctor, tell him it's not that.

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summary of article on surgical removal of veins http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs…

Answer 2

Just to let everyone know, you are not alone. I've had the same problem as long as I can remember. If somebody can figure out what the deal is with these veins let me know.