Hooded eyes occur when excess skin folds down from the brow bone toward the lash line, partially or fully obscuring the eyelid crease.
The eyes are the most expressive part of the face — but for many, hooded eyes can create a tired, heavy, or even prematurely aged appearance. While naturally beautiful and often genetic, hooded lids can deepen over time due to skin laxity, collagen loss, and gravity. The good news? Today’s aesthetic innovations allow us to lift, firm, and refine the eye area without surgery.
At Moyem, we take a precision approach to the periorbital region — combining regenerative science with non-invasive lifting technology to awaken and restore the upper face.
What Are Hooded Eyes?
Hooded eyes occur when excess skin folds down from the brow bone toward the lash line, partially or fully obscuring the eyelid crease. This can be:
- Genetic (seen from a relatively young age). Chinese
- Age-related (due to weakening collagen, elastin and muscle tone)
- Aggravated by lifestyle (chronic eye rubbing, inflammation, or stress-related habits)
Regardless of cause, hooded eyes can give the illusion of smaller, drooping eyes — or even interfere with makeup application and vision in more severe cases.
Moyem’s Non-Surgical Lift Strategies for Hooded Eyes
We favour a layered approach that targets both structure and skin quality. Here’s how we address hooded eyes from the inside out:
A Korean-favourite fractional laser designed to safely stimulate collagen around the delicate orbital skin. It tightens and lifts the upper lid while refining fine lines and crepiness — without harming the surface.
This ultrasound-based treatment targets the SMAS layer, deep beneath the skin. It’s FDA-approved for non-surgical brow lifting and can provide a subtle yet visible elevation of the brow arch and lateral lids.
For deeper dermal rejuvenation, RF microneedling encourages remodeling of the connective tissue around the eyes, improving skin firmness and tone with minimal downtime.
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For crepey, thinning skin, these regenerative infusions support tissue repair, hydration, and elasticity. Ideal for tired, post-40 eyes where volume and vitality are fading.
When strategically placed, Botox can relax the depressor muscles around the brow, allowing the forehead lifters to do more work — subtly lifting the outer brow for a brighter gaze.
Regardless of cause, hooded eyes can give the illusion of smaller, drooping eyes — or even interfere with makeup application and vision in more severe cases.
The Moyem Method: Gentle, Effective, Elegant
Rather than over-filling or over-freezing, we believe in enhancing natural contours and restoring structural integrity. Our signature eye harmonisation protocols often involve a bespoke combination of:
- Skin tightening
- Collagen stimulation
- Volume balancing
- Lymphatic drainage
All while respecting your unique anatomy, ethnicity, and aesthetic goals.
What Results Can You Expect?
Patients often report:
- A more awake and open-eyed appearance
- Smoother eyelid and brow contours
- Reduced hooding and droopiness over time
- Fewer fine lines around the eyes
- Improved confidence and ease with eye makeup
Best of all, there’s no cutting, no sutures, and no downtime — just a graceful return of lightness and lift.
Final Thoughts
Hooded eyes don’t need to be “fixed” — but if they’re making you look more tired than you feel, modern aesthetics offers subtle yet powerful solutions. At Moyem, we take pride in enhancing your natural expression, never erasing it.
Because when the eyes are open, lifted, and bright — the whole face follows.
Hugs,
DR. TAN WANG THENG
