Hooded Eyelids-What is it and How to Fix it?

Hooded eyelids or dermatochalasis are an eye shape where an extra fold of skin hangs down from the brow bone and partially or completely covers the upper eyelid and its natural crease. Due to this eyelids look less visible or small.


These are some reasons due to which some people have hooded eyelids:
Genetics is one of the main causes of hooded eyelids.One can either inherit it from their parents or hooded eyes are common in certain ethnicities but can affect people of all backgrounds.
Aging can also be a major reason for hooded eyelids as skin loses its elasticity over time, it can sag and droop, causing the skin from the brow bone to hang over the eyelid.
Smoking, excessive sun exposure, and frequent eye rubbing can accelerate skin aging and contribute to hooded eyes.
Trauma to the eye or injury near the surrounding area can also cause hooded eyes. The tissue around the upper eyelid may swell and the skin may droop temporarily.
Medical conditions can cause a droopy eyelid, including stroke, nerve damage, myasthenia gravis, and tumors. Weight gain also contributes in hooded eyelids.



It can temporarily improve the appearance of hooded eyes by strategically relaxing muscles that pull the eyebrows down, causing a subtle lift. Results typically last 3 to 4 months and maintenance treatments are needed to sustain the effect.

Dermal fillers, particularly hyaluronic acid fillers, can be injected into the upper eyelid area to add volume, improve contour, and lift the skin, addressing the hollowing and sagging associated with hooded eyes. It is effective for mild to moderate cases, results are not permanent and require maintenance.

Laser therapy, such as CO2 laser resurfacing, can tighten hooded eyelids by using heat to stimulate new collagen production, which firms the skin and improves texture. These lasers induce a natural wound healing response from our bodies, which allow for collagen production and result in smoother and more supple skin.



By inserting dissolvable threads under the skin in the brow area to lift sagging skin, creating a more open, lifted look ,one can get rid of hooded eyes .Results typically last 8 to 18 months, depending on the type of thread and individual factors.

These are some ways by which one can get rid of hooded eyelids and can achieve more lifted ,defined and open eye look.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ’s)

1. Are hooded eyes healthy?Yes they are harmless but sometimes raise functional or cosmetic concerns, such as visual obstruction or difficulty with makeup application.
2. How rare are hooded eyelids?They are quite common but sometimes they can cause cosmetic concern.
3. Do hooded eyes make you look tired?Yes, one of the symptoms of hooded eyes is tired or droopy eyes.
4. Can too much screen time cause droopy eyelids?There is no direct link between screen time and droopy eyes, excessive screen time can contribute to eye strain, fatigue, and dryness, which may cause temporary drooping or swelling of the eyelids.