How can you reduce crow's feet around the eyes?

Crow's feet are fine lines that radiate from the outer corners of the eyes. Repeated smiling and squinting fold the skin; sun exposure, natural changes in skin structure, and dryness can make the lines more visible. Lines that appear mainly during expression behave differently from Wrinkles that remain at rest, so treatment choice depends on movement, skin texture, pigmentation, and eyelid anatomy.

Use broad-spectrum sunscreen around, but not inside, the eye area and wear sunglasses to reduce squinting. Moisturiser can make surface lines look less pronounced. Do not apply strong products close to the eyes without guidance. A qualified clinician may discuss Botox for movement-related lines or Fractional Laser Treatment for selected texture concerns. These procedures have different risks, recovery needs, and effects, so an in-person review is needed.

Seek prompt care for a new line-like change with a sore, bleeding spot, persistent swelling, or a changing pigmented lesion. After any eye-area procedure, urgent assessment is needed for vision changes, severe pain, marked swelling, weakness, or spreading redness. Cosmetic concerns without these warning signs can be discussed at a planned consultation.

Ask whether the lines are mainly movement-related or textural, which option suits your eye anatomy, what recovery involves, and which symptoms after treatment require urgent review.