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Droopy or hooded eyelids

Hooded or droopy upper eyelids are one of the most common — and most-asked-about — signs of ageing around the eyes. As skin loses elasticity, the upper lid begins to sit lower over the eye, making it look smaller, heavier and more tired. The good news: meaningful non-surgical improvement is possible in many cases.

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Hooded eye before and after a non-surgical plasma fibroblast eye lift by Lorraine — upper lid tightened, eye more open, Gold Coast
A real client of Lorraine's — a hooded upper eyelid before and after a non-surgical plasma eye lift.

What hooded and droopy eyes actually are

From your 40s onwards, the thin skin of the upper eyelid gradually loses elasticity and begins to descend, resting lower over the eye. For some people the change is slow and steady; for others it seems to arrive quickly after a specific trigger — menopause, significant weight loss, or illness. Either way, the effect is the same: eyes that look smaller and more tired, eyeliner and eyeshadow that no longer sit where they used to, and a face that can look wearier than you feel.

It's worth saying clearly: hooded eyes are completely normal and extremely common. Wanting to address them is about feeling like yourself — not vanity.

How Lorraine treats hooded eyes

Lorraine's main treatment for this concern is the plasma fibroblast eye lift — a non-surgical treatment that tightens the upper (and lower) eyelid skin without cutting, anaesthetic or stitches. A controlled grid of plasma points tightens the skin immediately and triggers fresh collagen over the following weeks. For many clients this delivers the lift they wanted without ever needing to consider surgical blepharoplasty.

What causes it

Why eyelids hood and droop

Several things contribute, most of them a normal part of ageing. Knowing the driver helps Lorraine judge whether non-surgical treatment will work for you.

Loss of skin elasticity with age

The single biggest factor. From your late 30s onwards, collagen and elastin in the eyelid skin decline, so the skin loosens and begins to sit lower over the eye. The thinnest skin on the face shows this first.

Hormonal change

Menopause accelerates the loss of skin firmness for many women, and eyelid hooding can seem to progress noticeably over a relatively short period during this time.

Weight loss

Significant weight loss can leave a little extra, looser skin around the eyes as the face changes shape — sometimes making hooding more apparent.

Genetics

Some people are simply prone to hooded lids earlier, having inherited the eyelid shape and skin type. This is anatomy, not anything you did.

How we treat this

How a plasma eye lift opens the eye

Lorraine's treatment for hooded eyes is the plasma fibroblast eye lift — non-surgical, no cutting, no stitches.

1. Immediate tightening. A precise grid of plasma points contracts the loose lid skin on the spot, so you see some lift on the day of treatment.

2. Collagen does the rest. Over the following 6–12 weeks the skin produces fresh collagen and continues to firm, developing the full result.

3. An honest assessment first. Plasma works best for mild-to-moderate hooding. If you have a large amount of excess lid skin, Lorraine will say so and suggest a surgical opinion rather than over-promise — she'd rather be straight with you than sell you a treatment that won't deliver.

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Non-surgical plasma fibroblast eye lift and tightening before and after two weeks by Lorraine, Gold Coast
What to expect

What to expect

  1. Consultation and honest assessment

    Lorraine assesses your eyelid anatomy and tells you honestly whether plasma fibroblast suits your case or whether a surgical opinion would serve you better. No pressure to book.

  2. The treatment

    Topical numbing first, then a grid of plasma points placed across the lid skin over 60–90 minutes. You'll see immediate tightening, with small carbon dots forming at each point.

  3. About a week of downtime

    The small dots shed naturally over 5–10 days — don't pick them — with mild swelling for the first 2–3 days. Most clients plan around a week of social downtime.

  4. Full result over 6–12 weeks

    Collagen continues to build for weeks after treatment. Many clients reach their goal in one to three sessions spaced about eight weeks apart, each booked separately.

FAQs

Common questions about hooded and droopy eyes

Is this surgery?

No — plasma fibroblast is non-surgical. It tightens the skin without cutting, suturing or general anaesthetic. For severe hooding a surgical eye lift may still be the right path, and Lorraine will be honest about that at consultation, but for mild-to-moderate hooding plasma often gives clients the lift they were after.

How long until I see results?

Some tightening is visible immediately after treatment. The full collagen-rebuilding result develops over 6–12 weeks as new collagen forms and the lid skin continues to firm.

Will the result last?

Typically 2–3 years. Natural ageing continues afterwards, so many clients book a refresh after a few years to maintain the result.

How much downtime is there?

About a week of visible healing — small scabs that shed naturally over 5–10 days, with mild swelling for the first 2–3 days. Most clients plan around a week of social downtime and time treatment accordingly.

How do I know if I'm suitable?

The consultation is the place to find out. Plasma fibroblast works best for mild-to-moderate eyelid hooding and crepiness; very heavy hooding may be better served by surgery. Lorraine assesses your specific eyelid anatomy and gives you an honest recommendation either way.

Begin with a complimentary consultation.

A relaxed conversation about your concerns and what would suit you best — no commitment.

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