Crow’s feet

Crow’s feet are fine lines that appear as a result of our everyday expressions: such as smiling and laughing. For this reason, some patients are not concerned by their appearance and see them as a positive attribute. However, if static or deepened crow’s feet are becoming bothersome, our doctor-led team can advise on the best solution for you.

Crow’s feet are fine lines that appear as a result of our everyday expressions: such as smiling and laughing. For this reason, some patients are not concerned by their appearance and see them as a positive attribute. However, if static or deepened crow’s feet are becoming bothersome, our doctor-led team can advise on the best solution for you.

What can help?

When crow’s feet are still fairly faint, and mostly disappear when the face relaxes, they can be treated with injectable muscle relaxants. Doing this often helps to elevate the brow also, which can be helpful for patients who have early hooding of the eyelids.

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When the crow's feet are a little more extensive

However, when crow’s feet are more extensive, and are spreading further down onto the cheek area, then muscle relaxing injections alone may not be enough to achieve a satisfactory improvement. Although we can increase the dose and relax the muscle down onto the cheek, this can affect the way the mouth looks when smiling and can appear somewhat unnatural – a look we always aim to avoid. In this situation, it is best to combine gentle muscle relaxing injections around the eye area with some volume restoration to the cheek. This has the benefit of softening the lines, as well as also lifting the mid-face.

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Treatment Options

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

Wrinkle relaxing injections

Cheek filler

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Finding the right treatment for you is the most important factor in ensuring that you are on the correct path to achieve the results you desire. Our pre-consultation enquiry helps us to identify your needs and, ultimately, gets you on the right path to achieving your optimal results.

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Common Questions

What are the benefits?

Many people are anxious about muscle relaxing injections, for fear of ending up with a “frozen” face – and this is where our extensive experience comes in. Correctly administered treatment should result in a harmonious balance of facial muscles that improves the overall appearance and condition of the skin – while still allowing your natural expression and character to shine through.

Which anaesthetic is used?

Crow’s feet treatment does not require the use of anaesthetic. When injecting, we use only the finest-gauge needles and take care to change these regularly, therefore reducing discomfort and potential bruising.

What's the downtime?

There is little to no downtime with crow’s feet treatment. Patients can resume their normal activities immediately after treatment, though applying makeup is not advised until the following day.

When will I see results?

The results of crow’s feet treatment can take up to two weeks to become apparent. The effects will typically last between three to four months, before a repeat treatment is required. Typically, most people opt to have treatment two to three times per year, and they often try to coincide treatment dates with big events, such as birthdays or Christmas. Because of the apparent long-term benefits of repetitive treatments, we usually find that filler is only ever required at the first treatment. It is rare to repeat use of filler in this area, so long as the muscles remain relaxed.

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.

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