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Thin skin under eyes

Theres a vein under my right eye.  its so noticable it looks like i got punched in the face(people have said that..) No makeup can cover it up. :\

can anything be done?

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I think it is just a sign that you are thin.  Sometimes you may see Hollywood stars that are very lean and thin and they have obvious veins sticking out on their foreheads.  I think it is just from having a low body fat index and perhaps some genetic predispostion.

Michael Kutryb, MD
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See my previous response. If the doctor can help more, he will also respond.
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