Hooded or droopy eyelids, medically known as ptosis, occur when excess sagging of the upper eyelid causes the skin to fold down over the eye. While in some cases this is purely a cosmetic concern, more severe cases where the upper eyelid sags significantly over the pupil can result in partially obstructed vision. At SpaMedica, we offer non-surgical treatments for patients whose hooded eyelids are a cosmetic concern and who are looking to restore a more open, refreshed appearance around the eyes.
What Causes Hooded Eyelids?
Hooded eyelids can be caused by a number of factors. While they are most common in older adults as a natural result of the aging process, which leads to muscle and tendon weakening and a gradual loss of skin elasticity, ptosis can also be congenital, meaning it is present from birth. Trauma, injury, and certain neurological factors can also cause drooping of the upper eyelid.
When Is a Droopy Eyelid a Medical Concern?
In many cases hooded eyelids are a cosmetic concern related to the natural aging of the skin and muscles around the eye. However, there are circumstances in which drooping eyelids may signal an underlying medical issue and should be assessed by a doctor. If drooping affects both eyelids and comes on suddenly, this may be a sign of a serious underlying condition such as a stroke, brain tumour, or neurological disorder, and urgent medical attention should be sought. If you have any concerns about the cause of your drooping eyelid, please consult your doctor or ophthalmologist before pursuing cosmetic treatment.
Non-Surgical Hooded Eyelid Treatments at SpaMedica
For patients whose hooded eyelids are a cosmetic rather than a medical concern, the following non-surgical treatments can produce meaningful improvements in the appearance of the upper eyelid area.
Fotona SP Dynamis Max: The Fotona SP Dynamis Max is a dual-wavelength laser platform that uses Er:YAG and Nd:YAG energy to tighten and rejuvenate the delicate skin of the upper eyelid area. Its ability to deliver precise laser energy to the thin skin around the eyes makes it a particularly effective non-surgical option for improving the appearance of hooded or drooping eyelids, stimulating collagen remodelling and restoring a more lifted and open look to the eye area progressively over the weeks following treatment.
Fractional CO2 Laser: Fractional CO2 laser treatment stimulates collagen production and promotes skin tightening in the upper eyelid area, improving the firmness and elasticity of the skin that contributes to the hooded appearance. Results develop progressively over the weeks following treatment as new collagen matures.
Dermal Fillers: Strategically placed dermal fillers can restore volume to the brow and upper eyelid area, providing a subtle lifting effect that reduces the appearance of hooding caused by volume loss and skin descent with age. Results are immediate and can last a year or more depending on the product used.
Sculptra: Sculptra is a collagen-stimulating filler that works gradually over a series of sessions to restore volume and improve skin quality in the upper face, contributing to a more lifted and refreshed appearance around the eyes over time.
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Dermal Fillers
Strategically placed dermal fillers can restore volume to the brow and upper eyelid area, providing a subtle lifting effect that reduces the appearance of hooding caused by volume loss and skin descent with age. Results are immediate and can last a year or more depending on the product used.
Sculptra
Sculptra is a collagen-stimulating filler that works gradually over a series of sessions to restore volume and improve skin quality in the upper face, contributing to a more lifted and refreshed appearance around the eyes over time.
Fractional CO2 Laser
Fractional CO2 laser treatment stimulates collagen production and promotes skin tightening in the upper eyelid area, improving the firmness and elasticity of the skin that contributes to the hooded appearance. Results develop progressively over the weeks following treatment as new collagen matures.
Fotona SP Dynamis Max
The Fotona SP Dynamis Max is a dual-wavelength laser platform that uses Er:YAG and Nd:YAG energy to tighten and rejuvenate the delicate skin of the upper eyelid area.
