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Crow’s Feet Treatment
| Overview |
|---|
| Primary Concern |
| Also Known As |
| Common Causes |
| Affects |
| Primary Clinical Solution |
| Supporting Treatments |
| Time to See Results |
| Results Duration |
| Details |
|---|
| Fine Lines & Wrinkles Radiating from Eye Corners |
| Smile Lines at Eyes, Periorbital Rhytids |
| Repetitive Contraction of the Orbicularis Oculi Muscle, Sun Damage, Ageing |
| Adults, often one of the first visible signs of ageing |
| Anti-Wrinkle Injections (Botulinum Toxin) |
| Polynucleotide Treatment (for skin quality) |
| 3-14 days for Anti-Wrinkle Injections |
| 3-4 months on average |
Understanding Crow’s Feet
Crow’s feet, known clinically as lateral canthal lines, are wrinkles that form at the outer corners of the eyes. They are primarily dynamic wrinkles, meaning they are caused by the repetitive contraction of a specific muscle: the orbicularis oculi. This is the circular muscle around your eye that contracts when you smile, laugh, or squint.
Over time, and exacerbated by collagen loss from ageing and sun damage, these dynamic lines can become etched into the skin, remaining visible even when the face is at rest. These are then known as static wrinkles.
Topical eye creams can hydrate the skin, which may temporarily plump very fine lines, but they cannot prevent the underlying muscle contraction that causes these wrinkles to form.
How we at Shumaila’s can treat this
Our clinical approach focuses on treating the direct cause of dynamic wrinkles. It begins with a facial analysis to assess the strength of your orbicularis oculi muscle and the quality of the overlying skin. This allows us to create a precise treatment plan to smooth existing lines and prevent them from deepening.
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Primary Treatment
Primary Clinical Treatment
Anti-Wrinkle Injections (Botulinum Toxin)
This is the gold-standard treatment for crow’s feet. Botulinum toxin is a neuromodulator that, when injected in small, precise amounts, temporarily relaxes the targeted portion of the orbicularis oculi muscle. By preventing the muscle from contracting so forcefully, the overlying skin is not creased, allowing the wrinkles to smooth out and soften dramatically.
Ideal for
Patients with dynamic crow’s feet (lines that appear upon smiling or squinting)
Results
A visible reduction in wrinkles within 3-14 days, resulting in a smoother, more refreshed appearance around the eyes
Management
The effect is temporary, with results typically lasting 3-4 months. Regular treatments are required to maintain the effect
Supporting Skin Treatments
Supporting Skin Quality Treatments
Polynucleotide Treatment
While anti-wrinkle injections address the muscle, Polynucleotide Treatment addresses the skin quality. This injectable bio-revitaliser works at a cellular level to stimulate collagen, improve elasticity, and hydrate the thin skin around the eyes. It is an excellent complementary treatment to improve the texture and resilience of the skin, helping to soften static lines.
Ideal for
Improving the texture, thickness, and health of the skin around the eyes
Results
A gradual improvement in skin quality, luminosity, and the appearance of fine, static lines
Management
A course of treatments is typically recommended for optimal results
Why choose Shumaila’s
for Crow’s Feet Treatment?
Frequent Asked Questions
Yes, when administered by a qualified and experienced medical professional, treatment with botulinum toxin is very safe. It has been used for cosmetic purposes for over 20 years with a strong safety profile.
The number of units varies depending on the strength of your muscles and the extent of the wrinkles. Typically, it can range from 5 to 15 units per side. Your clinician will determine the precise dose during your consultation.
Absolutely. A skilled injector will only relax the specific muscle fibres causing the wrinkles, not your entire smile. You will still be able to express yourself naturally, just with fewer lines around the eyes.
“Crow’s feet” specifically refers to the wrinkles at the corners of the eyes. “Smile lines” can also refer to the nasolabial folds, which are the lines that run from your nose to the corners of your mouth. This page focuses on the lines around the eyes.
While “filler for crows feet” is a common search term, it is generally not the recommended treatment. The skin around the eyes is very thin, and using filler can lead to lumps or a puffy appearance. The primary cause is muscular, making anti-wrinkle injections the correct clinical approach.