Hooded Eyelids
As we age, our eyelids may begin to droop and sag. Whether you're looking to lift your eyelids, improve your vision, or enhance your natural beauty, we have a solution for you. At Perfect Eyes Clinic in London, we offer a range of treatments to address concerns about hooded eyes.
What are Hooded Eyelids?
Hooded eyes are a common facial feature characterised by excess skin and soft tissue around the eyebrow, covering the eyelid but not the eye itself. This condition gets its name from the skin forming a "hood" over the eyelid, creating a visible crease.
The excess skin can droop down from the brow bone to the lash line, affecting one or both eyes. As a result, the eyes may appear smaller, and applying makeup, like eye shadow, can be challenging. The shape of your eyes and eyelids is a unique genetic feature, similar to attached earlobes or hair colour, which becomes more pronounced with age.
Causes of Hooded Eyelids
Genetics
Some people are born with hooded eyelids due to their genetic makeup, which can be inherited from their parents or grandparents. This trait is more common in people of Asian descent.
Ageing
As we get older, our skin loses its firmness and elasticity, causing the muscles around our eyes to stretch and lead to excess skin folding down from the brow bone to the lash line.
Lifestyle Factors
Certain habits, like smoking, excessive sun exposure, and a poor diet, can accelerate the ageing process and worsen hooded eyelids. Rubbing or irritating the delicate skin can also contribute.
Ethnicity
While hooded eyes are more common in people of Asian descent, anyone can develop this condition regardless of their ethnicity.
Muscle and Fat Structure
The composition of fat and muscle under our skin can affect how it droops down, increasing the risk of hooded eyes if the muscles are weak or there's excess fat in the eye area.
Trauma
Injuries or medical treatments can alter the appearance of our eyes and surrounding skin, potentially leading to hooded eyes. For instance, a head injury can affect the eyes and surrounding skin.
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Treatments for Hooded Eyelids
Upper Lid Blepharoplasty
This procedure can enhance the appearance of your upper eyelids by addressing hooded eyes, puffiness, and drooping excess skin, leaving you looking refreshed and rejuvenated.
Meet the Expert: Dr Sabrina Shah-Desai
MS, FRCS (Ed) Ophth
Dr Sabrina Shah-Desai, MS, FRCS (Ed) Ophth is a multi-award-winning Oculoplastic Reconstructive Surgeon and Aesthetic Practitioner specialising in reconstructive, revisional, and cosmetic surgery of the eyelids, as well as non-surgical treatments for the eyes and face. With 25 years of surgical and 17 years of non-surgical experience, she is globally recognised for her pioneering, minimally invasive techniques.
Named in Tatler’s Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide every year since 2019, she is known as the “go-to” surgeon for discerning patients seeking subtle, natural results, and is highly sought after for revisional procedures by those who have undergone previous fillers or eyelid surgeries.
- Listed on the Royal College of Surgeons of England register of Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeons
- Listed in Tatler’s Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide as a top practitioner for eyes, eight consecutive years, 2019-2026
- 25 years of surgical and 17 years of non-surgical experience
Frequently asked questions
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Temporary effects can include:
- Numbness
- Bruising
- Discomfort or pain
- Puffiness
- Light sensitivity
- Watery eyes
- Swelling
- Blurred vision
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, protecting your skin from sun damage, and using anti-ageing skincare products can help prevent further sagging and ageing of the eyelid skin.
- Because they increase muscle tone and circulation, some people discover that face massages and exercises might help reduce the appearance of hooded eyes.
- In some cases, particularly if the hooded skin droops significantly, it can interfere with vision.
- If the crease of your eyelid is not visible when your eyes are open, or if there is a prominent fold of skin covering the crease, you likely have hooded eyes.
- Limited vision: Hooded eyelids can block your vision or make it difficult to see clearly.
- Difficulty with eye makeup: The excess skin can get in the way of applying eye makeup or eyeliner.
- Tired or heavy eyes: You may feel like your eyes are weighed down or fatigued, even when you're well-rested.
- Sensitivity to light: Your eyes might become more sensitive to light, leading to discomfort or pain.
- Watery eyes: You may experience excessive tearing due to the hooded eyelids.
- Difficulty opening eyes wide: It may be hard to open your eyes fully, giving you a perpetually tired look.
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