How long does botox take to work for crow's feet?

Botulinum toxin temporarily reduces signals that make the small muscles at the outer corners of the eyes contract. Dynamic lines may soften as those muscles relax. Lines that remain visible when the face is still are etched into the skin and may not disappear completely. Uneven early movement can reflect different response timing on each side and does not necessarily represent the final result.

Follow the injector’s written aftercare advice and avoid rubbing or pressing the treated eye area. Keep your review appointment, commonly arranged around two weeks, so the clinician can assess symmetry and whether any adjustment is appropriate. Do not judge the result immediately after treatment. Tell the clinician about medicines, eye conditions, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding before another session.

Contact the treating clinic promptly about marked eyelid or brow drooping, worsening pain, spreading redness, drainage, or a new vision change. Seek urgent medical help for trouble breathing, swallowing, speaking, or severe weakness after an injection.

When should my crow’s feet result be reviewed? Could my eyelid position or smile movement change temporarily? What other options suit lines visible when my face is relaxed?