Deep FX for Hooded Upper Eyelid?

asked 2 years ago by northerngirl59 in michigan
Latest answer by Lisa Benest, MD
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Tags: age 45-54, forehead, upper eyelids, wrinkles, female, hooding

I just turned 50 and while I don't have any real wrinkles, over the years I have developed a hooded eye. It is as though my forehead has relaxed enough to make my upper eyelid disappear.

Will Deep FX help to correct this? I have been looking for pictures of results and am having trouble finding patients that have had it done with a focus on the eyes.

2 answers to Deep FX for Hooded Upper Eyelid?

Active FX is Better

The eyelid skin is thin, and there is no need to use a deeper laser, as in the Deep FX. The Active FX works well in this area. However, if there is a lot of "hooding", (it is difficult to fully tell by the photo), you may be a better candidate for eyelid surgery. In your instance, I would suggest getting a few opinions, both regarding the laser and also regarding eyelid surgery. If the eyelids are very droopy that they interfere somewhat with you vision,... more

Lisa Benest, MD
Burbank Dermatologist

Upper blepharoplasty for hooded lids

Actually, looks like you are a great candidate for upper lid blepharoplasty. Active and Deep FX may help to tighten your upper lid skin a bit, but you will really benefit much more from a well performed blepharoplasty. It will remove excess lid skin and tighten it as necessary. Make sure you go to someone who specializes in doing facial and eyelid surgery, and preview their before and after photos to make sure you like the results. Some surgeons remove too much skin, or recommend... more

Stella Desyatnikova, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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