How effective is botox for crow's feet?

Crow's feet are lateral lines beside the eyes. When they appear mainly with smiling or squinting, relaxing the responsible muscle can make them less noticeable while preserving a natural range of expression. Lines that remain visible when the face is relaxed may also reflect skin texture, sun exposure, or reduced elasticity; injections may soften movement without removing those surface changes. The result depends on facial anatomy, muscle strength, placement, and the amount used.

A qualified injector should assess the outer-eye muscles, brow position, eyelid movement, skin quality, and previous cosmetic treatments. Share your medicines, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, and any neuromuscular condition. Avoid rubbing the area immediately after treatment if instructed, and follow the clinic's advice about exercise and makeup. Sun protection and a suitable skin-care routine can support the appearance of lines that injections do not address.

Contact the clinic for marked asymmetry, increasing swelling, infection signs, or persistent visual symptoms. Urgent assessment is needed for trouble breathing or swallowing, widespread weakness, or a sudden major change in vision after an injection.

Ask whether your lines are mainly movement-related, what degree of softening is realistic, how expression will be preserved, and which options could help etched lines or texture.