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Crow’s feet are fine lines at the outer eye corners, accentuated by smiling.
Lines form with repeated facial movement, natural aging, sun and lifestyle.
An assessment determines whether a treatment is appropriate and safe for you.
Updated October 16, 2026 · General information only; it does not replace an individual assessment.
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Crow’s feet appear mainly because the muscle around your eyes contracts when you smile or squint. Over time, collagen loss, sun exposure and individual skin characteristics can make these creases more noticeable even at rest. They are a common part of facial ageing, and having them does not necessarily mean that treatment is needed.
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Daily sun protection and gentle skincare can help limit factors that deepen crow’s feet, but cannot prevent every expression line. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and wear sunglasses. A moisturizer can soften the appearance of dryness-related fine lines, but it does not stop the muscle contractions that create lines when you smile.
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Neuromodulators can soften crow’s feet by temporarily reducing the activity of the muscles that create these creases. They mainly target lines that appear with smiling; lines visible at rest may remain. An individual assessment determines suitability. In Quebec, these injections require a prescription and must follow the applicable nursing and physician practice framework.
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Crow’s feet visible at rest often reflect creases that have become more persistent through repeated movement and changes in the skin. Sun exposure and reduced elasticity can contribute. Neuromodulators may reduce the muscular component, but do not address every skin change. A consultation helps distinguish these factors and establish realistic expectations for any proposed treatment.
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Crow’s feet treatment can change expression around the eyes, and an unwanted change in your smile is possible. Injection placement and dose are selected according to your anatomy and goals. Preserving natural expression can guide the plan, but cannot be guaranteed. The assessment includes observing your smile and any asymmetry already present before treatment.
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After crow’s feet injections, you may notice redness, tenderness or small bruises at the injection sites. The effect is not immediate and develops gradually over the following days. Follow your individualized aftercare instructions and avoid judging the result too early. A follow-up assessment may help evaluate your response and any asymmetry that persists as the treatment takes effect.
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Risks include bruising, asymmetry, dry eyes and, less commonly, eyelid drooping or visual disturbances. Discuss eye conditions, neuromuscular disorders, medications, pregnancy or breastfeeding before deciding on treatment. An individual consultation determines whether treatment should be avoided or postponed. Difficulty breathing or swallowing after an injection requires urgent medical attention, even if it develops later.
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Neuromodulator effects on crow’s feet generally last a few months, but vary with the product, dose and individual response. Muscle activity gradually returns, making expression lines more noticeable again. Maintenance treatments are optional. Their suitability and timing should be reassessed through the appropriate nursing and physician framework and in accordance with the applicable prescription.
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