Superior labial vein

Looks like

A small vein running along the inside of the upper lip.

What it does

Drains the upper lip into the facial vein.

Keeping it well

Infection in the upper lip can travel along these veins. A swollen, hot lip with fever or eyelid swelling needs a doctor.

Related conditions

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