Have you noticed blue or red lines on your face? These visible facial veins can have many causes. Fortunately, treatment can dramatically improve the appearance of spider veins and broken capillaries anywhere on the face. Understanding what causes your facial veins to become visible can help you develop more in the future.
What Causes Veins in Your Face to Show?
When veins in your face become visible, they typically look like red or blue webs or branches. These veins become visible when their walls weaken and bulge. Many factors contribute to this weakening, including:
- Genetics
- Sun exposure
- Environmental damage
- Alcohol
- Rosacea
Once veins have become stretched, they cannot return to their normal state. As a result, spider veins will not go away on their own. While some factors like sun exposure can be avoided, visible facial veins often have a strong genetic component.
