Inferior labial veins

Looks like

Small veins inside the lower lip, running along it near the inner lining.

What it does

Drain the lower lip into the facial vein.

Keeping it well

Small blue swellings of the lip (venous lakes) are harmless. A lip sore that does not heal in three weeks should be checked.

Related conditions

• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Clotting disorders (thrombophilia & APS)
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Varicose veins