Crow's Feet
The lines that show up every time you smile.
You catch yourself in a photo, mid-laugh, and there they are. Little lines fanning out from the corners of your eyes. They show up when you smile, and lately they're hanging around a bit longer after. You're so not alone. This is one of the most common things we chat about, and a few tiny tweaks can soften them for most people while keeping your smile completely yours.
Crow's Feet
The lines that show up every time you smile.
You catch yourself in a photo, mid-laugh, and there they are. Little lines fanning out from the corners of your eyes. They show up when you smile, and lately they're hanging around a bit longer after. You're so not alone. This is one of the most common things we chat about, and a few tiny tweaks can soften them for most people while keeping your smile completely yours.
CONCERN & CAUSES
Why Crow's Feet Show Up
The skin around your eyes is some of the thinnest on your whole face, and the little muscle that circles your eye scrunches up every time you smile or squint. Over years of expression, that movement plus natural collagen loss starts to leave lines behind. Here's what tends to be going on.
01
Repeated Expression
Every smile, laugh, and squint scrunches the muscle around your eye. Do that a few hundred times a day for years and the skin starts to hold those creases, first when you move, then a little even at rest.
02
Thin, Delicate Skin
The skin at your outer eyes is thinner and has less oil than the rest of your face, so it creases more easily and shows lines sooner. It's nobody's fault, it's just how that area is built.
03
Collagen Slowing Down
From our mid-twenties our skin makes a little less collagen and elastin each year. With less of that springy support underneath, fine lines settle in and take longer to bounce back for most people.
04
Sun & Lifestyle
Years of sun, squinting in bright light, and everyday habits all add up around the eyes. The good news is a lot of this is something we can help protect against going forward.
Treatment Benefits
Gentle neuromodulator options for crow's feet
Crow's feet respond really nicely to a small, well-placed dose of neuromodulator. Your provider checks how your muscles move first, then maps out a plan that softens the lines without freezing your expression. No pressure, just real talk and a plan that fits your face. Results vary, and we'll always be honest about what to expect.
Crow's Feet Botox
Small, precise doses of neuromodulator placed in the muscle that circles the outer eye, the one that creates crow's feet when you smile or squint.
Great for anyone bothered by lines fanning out from the eyes, whether they only show with expression or are starting to linger at rest.
The neuromodulator gently relaxes that muscle so it scrunches less, which lets the skin smooth out and the lines soften for most people.
A quick visit with a few tiny pinches and no real downtime. It typically settles over a week or so, and results usually last a few months before a refresh.
Botox
Neuromodulator placed across the upper face to relax the muscles behind expression lines.
A nice fit when crow's feet show up alongside other expression lines and you'd like a balanced, rested result rather than treating one area on its own.
By softening the muscles that drive repeated creasing, the skin gets a chance to smooth out and lines ease for most people over a couple of weeks.
A short appointment with minimal downtime. Results build over about a week or two and typically last a few months, and results vary person to person.
How to protect your results around the eyes
Neuromodulator softens the movement, but looking after the delicate skin around your eyes helps your results last and keeps new lines from settling in. These easy habits make a real difference for most people between visits.
Wear Sunglasses & SPF
Sun and squinting are two of the biggest culprits around the eyes. Daily broad-spectrum SPF plus good sunglasses cut both at once and protect every bit of progress.
Hydrate the Eye Area
The skin here is thin and dries out fast. A gentle eye cream or hyaluronic acid serum keeps it plump and comfortable, which helps fine lines look softer day to day.
Build In a Retinol
Once your skin is happy with it, a medical-grade retinol supports collagen over time. Start low and slow around the eyes, and keep it gentle and consistent.
Be Gentle Here
Skip the tugging and harsh rubbing when you cleanse or remove makeup. A soft touch around the eyes protects that delicate skin and helps prevent extra creasing.
Stay Consistent
Crow's feet respond best to small, regular top-ups rather than waiting until lines come all the way back. We'll help you find a comfy rhythm at your visits.
Recommended Skincare
Medical-Grade Skin Protocol
Ask our team about a simple medical-grade routine (a gentle retinol plus daily SPF) that supports collagen around the eyes and helps your neuromodulator results look their best between visits.
Who provides your care
Nurse Practitioner-led care you can trust
Your plan is guided by Jennifer Holman, NP, our owner and a Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years in medicine, a Key Opinion Leader for Galderma and Xcite Technologies, and Chair of APANS. You may also be cared for by our aesthetic nurse injector Lia Harding, RN, or our Medical Aesthetician Natasha Grbesa. We assess your skin and full health history first, talk through whether a treatment is right for you, including anyone who should wait such as during pregnancy or with an active skin infection, and only recommend what genuinely suits you. All care follows Ontario's medical oversight rules.
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A plan built around your face, not a template.
Same-week consultations. No referral required. Our team walks you through what they see, and what they'd actually recommend.
FAQ
Common questions about
crow's feet treatment
That's the whole goal. We place a small, well-judged dose so the lines soften but your expression stays yours. Your provider checks how your muscles move first, and for most people the result looks rested rather than frozen. We'll always go conservative and build up if you'd like.
Honestly, barely. It's a few tiny pinches and it's over quickly. Most of our Beauty Club fam say it's way easier than they built it up in their head. Our team takes their time and keeps you comfy the whole way through. Nervous? Just tell us, we've got you.
For most people neuromodulator results last around three to four months before a refresh, though this varies person to person. Crow's feet tend to respond really well, and a regular rhythm of small top-ups usually keeps things looking their best.
Not really. You can head straight back to your day. You might notice a couple of tiny pinpoint marks that settle quickly, and we'll give you a few simple aftercare tips, like skipping a hard workout that same day. Easy stuff.
Neuromodulator takes a little time to settle in. Most people start noticing softer lines within a few days, with the full effect showing up around the two-week mark. We're happy to check in and tweak if anything needs it.
It depends on what's bothering you. If it's just the lines around your eyes, crow's feet Botox is usually plenty. If you'd also like to soften frown or forehead lines, treating the upper face together often looks more balanced. Your provider maps it out with you at your consult.