Understanding Crow’s Feet and Eye Wrinkles
Crow’s feet are fine lines that radiate from the outer corners of the eyes. They are caused by repeated facial expressions, thinning skin and collagen loss, and often appear earlier than wrinkles elsewhere on the face.
The eyes are often the first place people notice signs of ageing, and the emotional impact can be significant. You may feel that your expression looks harsher, more tired or less like you. Many patients tell us they still feel youthful inside, but the lines around their eyes tell a different story.
These lines can become deeper without intervention, but eye wrinkles respond extremely well when treatment addresses both muscle movement and the quality of the skin.
Solutions for Crow’s Feet and Eye Wrinkles
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Polynucleotides, Sunekos and Juläine®
Sofwave and Radiofrequency
Microneedling and Fractional Treatments
Anti-wrinkle injections relax excessive muscle movement around the outer eye area. This softens expression lines, helps prevent deeper creasing and creates a refreshed, natural-looking result.
Polynucleotides and Sunekos hydrate and repair the skin while improving elasticity. They can be particularly beneficial for thin, crepey skin around the eyes.
Juläine® may be used very precisely and only in micro-amounts to support wider facial rejuvenation as part of a broader treatment plan. It is not injected directly underneath the eyes.
Sofwave tightens and lifts the brow and eye area by stimulating collagen at a deeper level, with minimal downtime.
Radiofrequency firms and strengthens the skin and can be beneficial for mild to moderate lines around the eyes.
Microneedling improves skin texture, fine lines and crepiness and can support the quality of the under-eye skin.
Fractional laser treatments and IPL stimulate collagen while improving skin texture and fine lines.
Why Eye Wrinkles Develop
CAUSES & TRIGGERS
Genetics play a significant part in the ageing process, and some people are naturally more prone to collagen breakdown around the eyes.
Repeated expressions, thinning skin, collagen loss and reduced hydration and elasticity also contribute to the development of crow’s feet and eye wrinkles.
Patients often describe looking tired even when they feel well, makeup settling into their lines, feeling older in photographs or avoiding close-up pictures. Some are also concerned that treatment might make them look unnatural or “fake”.
A personalised approach is designed to refresh the eye area while respecting your natural expression.
Treatment Planned Around Your Skin
Treatment Planned Around You
The eye area ages across several layers, including the muscles, skin, hydration and collagen. A single treatment will rarely address every component.
During your consultation, we assess:
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Muscle activity
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Skin thickness
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The degree of collagen loss
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Hydration
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Lifestyle factors
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Your goals and natural expression
We then design a treatment plan around your timeline, comfort level and desired outcome. This may include anti-wrinkle injections for movement, Polynucleotides or Sunekos for skin quality, Sofwave or radiofrequency for tightening, fractional skin resurfacing or microneedling for texture and Obagi skincare for long-term maintenance.
Prevention and Long-Term Care
Daily SPF that protects against UVA, UVB and visible light can help protect the delicate eye area. Antioxidants, retinoids and targeted medical-grade eye products can also support collagen, skin thickness, pigmentation, texture and firmness.
Avoiding smoking, managing stress and supporting your skin health from within can help protect its quality over time.
Obagi skincare may include vitamin C for collagen support, retinol for dermal thickening and targeted eye products for pigmentation, texture and firmness.
Common Questions
What are crow’s feet?
Crow’s feet are fine lines that radiate from the outer corners of the eyes. They develop through repeated facial expressions, thinning skin and the gradual loss of collagen.
Why have my eye wrinkles appeared before other facial lines?
The skin around the eyes is delicate and naturally thinner than the skin in many other areas of the face. Genetics, repeated expressions and collagen loss mean that lines can appear here earlier.
Will anti-wrinkle injections make my eyes look frozen?
Treatment is carefully planned to reduce excessive muscle movement while maintaining a refreshed, natural-looking expression.
Which treatments improve thin or crepey skin around the eyes?
Polynucleotides and Sunekos hydrate, repair and improve elasticity and can be particularly beneficial for thin or crepey eye-area skin. Microneedling may also improve its texture and quality.
Is Juläine® injected underneath the eyes?
No. Juläine® is not used directly underneath the eyes. It may be used elsewhere in precise micro-amounts to support wider facial rejuvenation as part of a carefully planned approach.
Why might combination treatment be recommended?
The eye area ages across several layers involving muscle movement, hydration, skin quality and collagen. Combining appropriate treatments allows each of these factors to be addressed for more complete, layered results.
Your Path to Radiance
We guide you through every stage of your skin health journey with professional expertise and personalised care.
A NEW AND IMPROVED YOU AWAITS
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Consultation
A relaxed clinical discussion about your goals.
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Personalised Plan
A bespoke treatment route tailored to you.
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Treatment
Expert clinical care delivered with precision.
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Ongoing Support
Continuous wellness guidance beyond your visit.
