What it is, who gets it, where it appears

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A venous lake is a small, benign vascular lesion caused by the dilation of superficial veins close to the surface of the skin. Venous lakes most commonly occur in adults, particularly with increasing age, and are often associated with long-term sun exposure. They are frequently found on sun-exposed areas such as the lips, ears and occasionally the face.

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Treatment options and expected outcome

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Following medical assessment, treatment may involve vascular laser therapy designed to target the dilated blood vessel while preserving surrounding skin tissue. The laser energy causes the vessel to collapse and gradually be reabsorbed by the body. In many cases, improvement is seen after one or more sessions, depending on the size and location of the lesion.