AESTHETIC MEDICAL CLINIC
Crow’s Feet
The skin around the eyes is the first place most people notice the signs of ageing. Crow's feet are completely natural, but if they bother you, they're also one of the most straightforward things to treat. At Simon Lee Clinic in Clifton, Bristol, results are quick, natural-looking and longer-lasting than most people expect.
Crow's Feet Treatment
Crow’s feet, the fine lines that fan out from the outer corners of the eyes, are one of the earliest and most noticeable signs of skin ageing. They develop partly from repeated muscle contractions when we smile and squint, and partly from the gradual thinning of the delicate skin around the eye area, which is among the thinnest on the face.
The right treatment depends on whether the lines are primarily dynamic, appearing mainly on movement, or static, visible at rest regardless of expression. Many patients have a combination of both, which is why a thorough assessment always comes before any treatment recommendation.
Dynamic crow’s feet respond very well to muscle-relaxing injections, which gently reduce the contractions responsible for the lines forming in the first place. Results are subtle rather than frozen, and most patients find their expression looks refreshed rather than altered.
Static lines, present even when the face is completely relaxed, often respond well to treatments that address skin quality and volume. Depending on the degree of change, this might include skin boosters, resurfacing treatments or a combination approach tailored to the individual.
At Simon Lee Clinic in Clifton, Bristol, we see crow’s feet patients regularly and take the time to understand what each person actually wants from treatment. For most, the goal is simply to look well-rested.
Treatments at Our Bristol Clinic
Anti-wrinkle injections (botulinum toxin) are the most effective treatment for dynamic crow’s feet. A small amount of botulinum toxin is injected into the orbicularis oculi muscle, relaxing it and allowing the overlying skin to smooth. Results last 3–4 months. Administered by our nurse prescribers from £195.
Polynucleotides are excellent for the crepey, fine skin quality changes around the eye area that develop independently of muscle activity. One of the few injectable treatments that can safely address delicate periorbital skin. Results develop over 4–12 weeks.
Skin boosters deliver deep hydration to the periorbital area, improving suppleness and skin quality around the eyes.
The AcuPulse fractional CO2 laser is suitable for patients with more significant lines at rest, where definitive resurfacing produces a substantial and lasting improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions, Crow's Feet
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Will treating crow's feet make me look expressionless?
No. When administered correctly, anti-wrinkle injections for crow’s feet preserve natural expression. The goal is a softening of the lines, not a removal of all movement. Our practitioners place great emphasis on natural-looking results.
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Can I combine treatments?
Yes. Many patients combine botulinum toxin with polynucleotides or skin boosters to address both dynamic lines and underlying skin quality simultaneously.
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How quickly do results develop?
Anti-wrinkle injections take 7–14 days to take full effect. We recommend a review at 2–3 weeks for new patients so that we can assess the outcome and make any fine adjustments.
