Crow’s feet, those lines that extend from the outer corners of the eyes, are often amongst the first signs of ageing to appear. They’re a natural part of ageing, attributed to years of expressions, laughter, and smiling.
While these lines are a testament to a life rich with emotion, many people look for ways to soften them, seeking a refreshed and youthful appearance. Thankfully, the field of aesthetic medicine has evolved to offer effective, non-surgical options for diminishing the appearance of crow’s feet. This blog explores the best ways to treat crow’s feet, providing professional insights into some of the most advanced non-invasive solutions available.
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What are crow’s feet?
Crow’s feet are the horizontal fine lines and wrinkles that appear around the outer corners of the eyes. They are often referred to as ‘smile lines’, because they look more prominent when you smile, squint, or laugh.
What causes crow’s feet?
There are a range of factors which can contribute to the development of crow’s feet.
As we age, skin proteins such as collagen and elastin – which are responsible for keeping the skin firm – begin to diminish. This causes the skin to lose elasticity, meaning fine lines and wrinkles begin to form. The skin around the eyes is delicate, meaning this is often one of the first places to show signs of ageing.
Over time, repetitive facial movements such as laughing, smiling, and squinting can also cause these folds in the skin to develop. The skin around the eyes is also more vulnerable to environmental factors such as sun exposure, smoking, and pollution.
It’s usually a combination of these factors which can cause crow’s feet to develop.
Can you prevent crow’s feet?
For many people, crow’s feet and age-related skin changes are an inevitable part of growing older. However, with environmental factors potentially playing some part, there may be some lifestyle habits that can help to minimise the development of crow’s feet and prevent or treat crow’s feet naturally.
- Wear sunscreen to prevent UV rays from the sun from damaging the delicate skin around your eyes.
- Wear sunglasses when sunny to help limit squinting.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid smoking.
- Adopt a balanced skincare routine to keep the skin healthy and hydrated.
How to treat crow’s feet around the eyes
Most of the time, crow’s feet can’t be prevented and are a really common and natural sign of ageing or expressive facial movements. However, for those seeking to change this look, professional, non-surgical treatments can help to significantly reduce the appearance of crow’s feet.
These procedures are designed to target the skin’s deeper layers and help to smooth out wrinkles and lines around the eyes.
At Health & Aesthetics, we offer a wide range of treatments for crow’s feet:
Anti-wrinkle injections
Anti-wrinkle injections involve injecting small amounts of ‘toxin’ into targeted areas, such as around the eyes and crow’s feet. This temporarily immobilises the muscles, reducing movements and contractions. By doing this, the muscles that pull around the skin on the eyes and cause wrinkling become more relaxed. Relaxing the muscles in this way helps the skin around their eyes appear smoother, fresher, and more youthful, diminishing the appearance of crow’s feet.
Our skilled doctors take a careful approach to anti-wrinkle injections to make sure that results are natural looking and subtle.
Dermal fillers
Dermal fillers can be used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in certain areas which are lacking volume. Inserting a thin amount of filler around the eye area allows for the skin to become plumper and smoother. This helps to offer a more youthful and fresher appearance and reduce the appearance of crow’s feet.
We are careful to use just small amounts of filler to ensure natural looking results. What’s more, we extensively study your unique facial anatomy before treatment to make sure we only inject filler into areas where it can blend naturally with your authentic features.
Polynucleotides
Polynucleotides are a regenerative treatment that stimulate the body to naturally develop healthier skin cells.
Polynucleotides are chains of DNA. When these are injected into the skin, they encourage skin cell repair and rejuvenation. The development of healthier skin cells means the cells function more effectively, for example, collagen and elastin production is increased, helping to boost the skin’s elasticity and firmness. Polynucleotides can also:
- improve the extracellular matrix of the skin, boosting hydration
- enhance skin texture and overall tone
- reduce pigmentation and inflammation.
These effects lead to visible anti-ageing results around the eyes and help to improve how crow’s feet look for months after treatment.
Alma Hybrid
Alma Hybrid is a next-generation laser treatment that combines two advanced technologies: ablative CO₂ and non-ablative 1570nm laser. This unique dual-laser approach allows for deep skin resurfacing and regeneration while preserving the surface layer, making it highly suitable for delicate areas such as around the eyes.
By stimulating collagen and elastin production in the deeper layers of the skin, Alma Hybrid improves firmness, elasticity and overall skin texture. It is particularly effective for softening fine lines and wrinkles like crow’s feet, offering visible rejuvenation with minimal downtime.
As a customisable treatment, Alma Hybrid can be tailored to your skin type and concerns, providing a versatile and effective non-surgical option for tackling signs of ageing around the eyes.
Ready to treat crow’s feet?
The best way to treat crow’s feet ultimately depends on individual factors such as your overall skin goals and skin quality – including how ‘deep’ your crow’s feet are. At Health & Aesthetics, we are proud to offer a wide range of treatments to suit a variety of needs.
If you’re ready to kickstart your journey to improve skin around the eyes, we’re here to help you explore a variety of options. To learn more about treatments for crow’s feet, arrange a consultation with our expert team today.