Crow’s Feet
Visit Dr. Hanson to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet and refresh your under-eye area.
Ideal For
Reduce Crow's feet
Treatment Areas
OUTER-eye area
Treatment Time
10-15 Minutes
Downtime
None
Crow’s Feet
Visit Dr. Hanson to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet and refresh your under-eye area.
Ideal For
Reduce crow's feet
Treatment Areas
the under-eye area
Treatment Time
10-15 Minutes
Downtime
None
Crow’s feet, also known as ‘laugh lines’ or ‘character lines’, are the small lines and wrinkles that fan out from the outer corners of the eyes.
They often become more pronounced with age and are a common area of concern for many seeking cosmetic treatments.
One of the most effective treatments for addressing crow’s feet is the use of botulinum toxin.
Botulinum toxin is a purified protein derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. When introduced in precise amounts into the body, it can temporarily block nerve signals to muscles, leading to a relaxation of the targeted muscle.
Crow’s feet are formed due to the repeated contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscle, a circular muscle surrounding the eye. This muscle is active when we smile, laugh, or squint.
When botulinum toxin is injected into specific areas of this muscle, it inhibits nerve signals from reaching the muscle, thus causing it to relax. As a result, the overlying skin becomes smoother, and the appearance of crow’s feet is diminished.
Effects typically last 3-6 months, varying depending on factors like individual age, metabolism, and injection site.
“It’s more than just a procedure - it’s an art form.”
– Dr. Hanson Yu, MBBS MSc MBCAM, qualified and licensed doctor under the esteemed General Medical Council
THE PROCEDURE
An initial consultation with a qualified practitioner will help determine individual needs, discuss expected outcomes, and address any potential concerns.
The area around the eyes is cleaned, and sometimes a topical anaesthetic might be applied to reduce any potential discomfort, though many patients tolerate the injections well without it.
Using a very fine needle, the practitioner introduces small amounts of botulinum toxin into specific points around the outer eye area.
The entire procedure usually takes about 10-20 minutes.
POST-TREATMENT
Most patients can return to their daily activities immediately after the treatment.
Patients are usually advised not to rub or massage the treated area for at least 2 hours. This ensures that the toxin remains in the intended area and does not spread to adjacent muscles.
The effects start to become visible within 3-5 days post-treatment, with full results seen around 2 weeks. The smoothing effect on crow’s feet typically lasts between 3-4 months. Over time, with repeated treatments, the lines can become less pronounced as the muscle is trained to relax.
When administered by a skilled professional, botulinum toxin treatments for crow’s feet are generally safe. Common, minor side effects might include temporary redness, bruising, or swelling at the injection sites. More serious side effects are rare but can include drooping eyelids or eyebrows, which are typically temporary and will resolve on their own or can be addressed by the practitioner.
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Dr. Hanson is a highly qualified and licensed doctor under the esteemed General Medical Council. With his careful and graceful approach, Dr. Hanson skilfully restores the natural arcs and convexities of the face and body, leaving his patients with beautiful and natural-looking results.
The clinic in Harley Street, London, offers non-surgical aesthetic treatments that not only preserve youthfulness but also reverse the signs of ageing.
