Crow’s Feet

As you age, your skin undergoes gradual changes. Some parts of the face are more susceptible than others to the signs of aging, including the delicate eye area. Crow’s feet, a common concern, are those little lines spreading out from the corners of your eyes. Crow’s feet develop over time because of tiny muscle contractions that happen every time you make a facial expression.

There are two different types of wrinkles: dynamic and static. Dynamic wrinkles are those that appear during muscle contraction. If your crow’s feet are primarily visible when you are smiling, they are probably dynamic. Static wrinkles may worsen with muscle contraction, but they are visible all the time, even when the face is at rest.

No matter which type of crow’s feet you have, there are treatment options available. In some people, the signs of crow’s feet can be completely reversed, at least temporarily.

The treatment you choose will depend on the severity of the crow’s feet and your desired outcome. In some cases, you may want to try a combination of treatments. At the Care Life Clinic we offer:

Botulinum toxin (Botox)

Dermal fillers

Crow’s feet are a natural part of getting older, but there are some things you can do to limit the severity of these wrinkles and slow down their development.

• Limit sun exposure. Wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more when you’re in the sun, even for short periods of time. And wear a hat and sunglasses!
• Wear sunscreen daily. Try a moisturizer or foundation with SPF 15+.
• Eat healthy. A diet full of fresh fruit, veggies, whole grains, and healthy oils can protect skin from damage by free radicals.
• Exercise. Daily exercise gets the blood moving, which brings oxygen to the skin.
• Wear polarized sunglasses. Keep the eye area protected with big sun-blocking shades.
• Quit smoking. Smoking produces free radicals in the body, which makes wrinkles appear sooner.
• Use moisturizers and eye creams with collagen and antioxidants, such as Vitamin C.