Fine Lines Around the Eyes

Blinking, smiling, and squinting repeatedly fold the thin skin at the outer corners and beneath the eyes. Sun exposure can add texture and reduce elasticity, while dryness makes small creases more noticeable. Lines that appear chiefly during smiling are often called Crow's Feet. A rash, itch, or swelling points to a different concern and should not be treated as a simple cosmetic line without assessment.

Cleanse without rubbing, apply a fragrance-free moisturiser suitable for the eye area, and use sun protection with sunglasses or a hat outdoors. Introduce cosmetic actives cautiously and stop products that sting. Botox may be discussed for selected expression lines, while microneedling may be considered for some surface-texture concerns by an experienced clinician. Do not needle the area at home or place products directly into the eyes; the anatomy is delicate and technique matters.

See a clinician for persistent itch, scaling, redness, pain, discharge, a new lump, or changes affecting one eye. Get urgent help for vision changes, severe eye pain, rapidly worsening swelling, facial weakness, breathing difficulty, or a strong reaction after treatment. Cosmetic concerns can wait for a planned consultation when these warning signs are absent.

Ask whether your lines are expression-related or texture-related, which treatment is safe for the exact distance from the eye, what products to pause, how long recovery may take, and how to recognise a complication.