Is there a way to get hooded eyes? (Photo)

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I'm unhappy with my large eyelids and was wondering if there's any kind of procedure that would give me hooded eyes? I would consider undergoing surgery for this, but if possible I would rather go down the route of fillers or some other non-surgical procedure.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Larry Weinstein, MD · Answer

Your request for hooded eyes is a bit unruly, your eyelids look great, no treatment is indicated. Good luck... Botox if used improperly can cause a hooded eyelid, I have no experience with this.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

If you have ptosis, it could cause your eyebrow to raise which means having ptosis surgery will help. If there is no ptosis, then combination of upper eyelid filler and botox to lower brows can be considered. Evaluation in consultation is needed.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

A structured anchor blepharoplasty with repair of the insertion of the levator aponeurosis can be performed to reconstruct the upper eyelid fold and the upper eyelid creases lowered. You will have to travel to Beverly Hills for this type of surgery. I am not aware of another surgery who offers this type of work. I personally to not like the filler treatments to build up the upper eyelid fold but that type of work is more widely available.

Patrick Flaharty, MD FAACS · Answer

Your photos demonstrate a deep superior sulcus  creating a high lid crease and a more hollow appearance of the upper eyelid when compared to the other attached photos. Adding a hyaluronic acid filler using a cannula technique is one option to add volume to the upper eyelid filling in the superior sulcus and lowering the lid crease. This can be done incrementally over a few visits allowing you to see the results as you go. Hyaluronic acid is reversible so it is a safe option and can be done in the office with little to no downtime. Fat augmentation is a second, more permanent option but is a surgical procedure with the potential for more swelling and or bruising. Fat is less predictable and of course not easily reversible so I would recommend you try fillers first. Consulting with an oculoplastic surgeon experienced in the cannula technique is a good place to get more information on this option.

David A. Schlessinger, MD · Answer

You have an exposed eyelid platform giving you the appearance of large eyelids. Botox injections to the forehead can lower your brow which can give a fulller look to your eyelids. In addition you are a good candidate for upper eyelid filler. When properly placed with a cannula by an experienced injector you can help achieve the upper eyelid fullness you desire.

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