Hooded Eyelids

The frontalis muscle (forehead) is responsible for lifting the brow, while the glabellar and peri-orbital muscles pull it downward. By carefully relaxing the downward-pulling muscles while allowing the frontalis to continue working, Paula creates a net upward lift. Small amounts of filler can also be placed in the brow tail to support and define the lateral brow.

Non-surgical brow lifting is most effective for mild to moderate brow descent and early hooding. Those with very significant skin excess over the upper eyelid are more likely to benefit from surgical assessment. Paula will be honest with you about what can realistically be achieved non-surgically.

In cases where the hooding is purely muscular (brow ptosis), anti-wrinkle treatment can modestly improve the visual field. However, if the hooding is primarily due to excess skin, surgical blepharoplasty may be the only way to achieve meaningful improvement in visual function.

Eyelid ptosis (drooping) is a rare but possible side effect if anti-wrinkle product migrates to the levator palpebrae muscle. Paula uses precise, conservative dosing and injection techniques specifically designed to minimise this risk. Her 2-week review allows any minor asymmetries to be assessed and adjusted.