Botox for Crow's Feet
Crow's feet are the fan-shaped lines and wrinkles that appear around the outer corners of the eyes, becoming more pronounced when you smile, laugh, or squint.
Understanding the Muscles Behind Crow's Feet
The main muscle responsible for crow's feet is the Orbicularis Oculi, a ring-shaped muscle that surrounds the eye. When this muscle contracts, it creates a "purse-string" effect, which accentuates crow's feet.
Botox Treatment for Crow's Feet
Injection Points
Botox is injected at specific points around the Orbicularis Oculi muscle to relax it and reduce the appearance of crow's feet.
Procedure Technique
The patient is seated comfortably on a bed with the backrest elevated.
The treatment area is cleaned thoroughly.
The skin over the target muscles is marked with a skin marker. The exact placement of injection points varies from person to person, depending on how their muscles move when they wrinkle their forehead.
Crow's feet may radiate in different directions—upwards, downwards, or both—requiring tailored injection placement.
The Botox injections are administered, typically taking about 1-2 minutes.
Light pressure is applied to prevent bruising.
The skin marker marks are wiped off.
Botox Dosage for Crow's Feet:
For women: 6-9 units per side
For men: 9-16 units per side
Aftercare Instructions
Some patients may experience a slight headache, which can be managed with Paracetamol.
Minor bruising may occur but can be easily concealed with makeup and typically resolves in a few days.
The effects of Botox usually begin to appear within 3-10 days and can last between 2 to 7 months, depending on the dosage and the patient's physiology. Some patients may metabolize Botox faster than others.
First-time patients may be asked to return after 2-3 weeks for a follow-up and a potential top-up if needed.
Most patients choose to repeat the treatment once or twice a year.