Heavy upper eye lids

Heavy upper eyelids are a concern for a significant number of women. Some see them as a giveaway of their age; others worry that they give them a sleepy appearance. However, the hooding caused by drooping lids is not simply an aesthetic concern: there is also a functional drawback to their appearance. With the skin of the eyelid resting on the lashes, applying eye makeup can become difficult, while the vision may become compromised. Some patients even find that they experience excess tension in the forehead, as a result of constantly elevating the brow to reduce the obstruction caused by heavy upper lids.

Heavy upper eyelids are a concern for a significant number of women. Some see them as a giveaway of their age; others worry that they give them a sleepy appearance. However, the hooding caused by drooping lids is not simply an aesthetic concern: there is also a functional drawback to their appearance. With the skin of the eyelid resting on the lashes, applying eye makeup can become difficult, while the vision may become compromised. Some patients even find that they experience excess tension in the forehead, as a result of constantly elevating the brow to reduce the obstruction caused by heavy upper lids.

Surgical treatments

When skin excess is significant, or if you are looking for more improvement than can’t be achieved non-surgically, then the upper lids can be improved by means of an Upper Lid Blepharoplasty. This simple, straightforward procedure is performed under local anaesthetic as an outpatient by our consultant plastic surgeon, Mr Russell Bramhall, who can advise if surgery is the right option for you.

In Action

Watch a surgical procedure being performed by our resident eyelid expert, Dr Russell Bramhall.

Non-surgical options

When there is only a little skin excess, and the patient is relatively young, it is possible to achieve an optimal result by injectable treatments to elevate the brow slightly. This can also be an option for patients who have more severe hooding, who do not wish to have surgery and are willing to accept sub-optimal correction. Consultation for non-surgical upper eye lift treatments are available with all of our aesthetic doctors, including Dr Darren McKeown and Dr Rhona Cameron.

In Action

Watch how this restoration was achieved.

Treatment Options

Your treatment plan will be tailored to your individual needs and the results you are looking to achieve.

Upper eyelid surgery

Wrinkle relaxing injections

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Expert Video

Here our resident eyelid expert, Mr Russell Bramhall, discusses upper eyelid surgery from the procedure to how he achieves optimal results for our patients.

Your Expert Team

Founder

Dr Darren McKeown

Our founder, Dr Darren McKeown, is renowned for his expertise and artistry with dermal fillers. As a peer-reviewed medical author, he is passionate about treatments that stand up to scientific scrutiny. Above all, Dr McKeown believes in a global approach; delivering flawless results – and rejuvenation that lasts.

Medical Director

Dr Rhona Cameron

Dr Rhona Cameron is a skilled injector who has been extensively trained in Dr McKeown’s signature intuitive technique. Her treatments blend advanced facial optimisation with powerful, energy-based devices – such as lasers, BBL and radio frequency – energising the appearance and enhancing skin health. approach; delivering flawless results – and rejuvenation that lasts.

Dr. Russel Bramhall

Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Mr Russell Bramhall

Mr Russell Bramhall graduated from Edinburgh University before undergoing extensive training at some of the UK’s most renowned plastic surgery units. Russell’s expertise was further honed through specialist training in Harley Street, where he worked alongside some of the most highly-regarded names in aesthetics.

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