Ask an expert: What is venous lake of the lip?
A dark blue or purple spot on the lip, known as venous lake of the lip, is caused by smoking or exposure to sunlight in some cases. Seeing a specialist practitioner is important to rule out more serious conditions with a similar presentation. We invited renowned cosmetic and hair restoration surgeon Dr Nawal Kishore Jha to shed light on venous lake of the lip's causes and the available treatment options.
