Reducing facial wrinkles - crow's feet

Reducing facial wrinkles around the eyes, known as crow’s feet, with botulinum toxin, more commonly known as Botox, is a popular cosmetic procedure. Crow’s feet are fine lines extending from the outer corners of the eyes that occur due to frequent smiling and squinting.

Botulinum toxin works by temporarily blocking nerve impulses to the muscles responsible for these wrinkles, which leads to their relaxation. As a result, the skin around the eyes becomes smoother, and the face acquires a more youthful and rested appearance.

The procedure for reducing crow’s feet is short and minimally invasive, usually lasting from 15 to 20 minutes. Before the procedure, the patient has a consultation with a cosmetologist who assesses the skin condition and discusses the patient’s expectations and possible contraindications. After cleansing the skin, the doctor uses a very thin needle to precisely inject a small amount of botulinum toxin into several areas around the outer corners of the eyes, which minimizes discomfort. The effects become visible in a few days, and full results usually appear in about two weeks. The wrinkle-smoothing effect lasts for about three to six months, after which the procedure can be repeated to maintain the effect.

Botulinum toxin treatment is recommended for people who want to reduce facial wrinkles around the eyes, i.e. crow’s feet. It is especially recommended for people who

• Notice fine lines radiating from the outer corners of the eyes,
• Want to achieve a more youthful and rested appearance,
• Feel uncomfortable with visible facial wrinkles.

The procedure can also be used prophylactically to prevent wrinkles from deepening in the future.

Even though botulinum toxin treatment is safe and effective, some contraindications may prevent the procedure. The procedure is not recommended for people

• Allergic to botulinum toxin or any component of the drug,
• With neuromuscular diseases (for example, myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome),
• With skin infections or inflammation in the eye area,
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women,

Taking medications that may affect the effect of botulinum toxin, such as aminoglycoside antibiotics or muscle relaxants.

Before the procedure, the doctor conducts a detailed medical history to exclude possible contraindications and ensure complete patient safety and satisfaction with the results.