What are the treatment options for crow's feet?

Crow's feet are fine lines at the outer corners of the eyes. Repeated smiling and squinting move the muscles in this area, while sun exposure and natural changes in skin support can make lines more visible at rest. The most suitable approach depends on whether movement, surface texture, pigmentation or laxity is the main concern.

Botulinum toxin injections temporarily reduce selected muscle activity, which can soften lines that deepen with smiling or squinting. Learn more about [Botox](/treatments/injectables/botulinum-toxin-injection/). Fractional laser treatment creates controlled microscopic treatment zones to encourage skin renewal and improve surface texture; read about [Fractional Laser Treatment](/treatments/laser-and-energy/fractional-laser-treatment/). Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen, sunglasses and avoiding deliberate tanning help limit further sun-related change. A qualified clinician should assess the eye area, medication history, skin tone and healing pattern before treatment.

Seek medical assessment if lines appear with a new eyelid droop, facial weakness, swelling, pain, vision change or a sudden skin change. For cosmetic treatment, ask for review if you develop increasing redness, marked swelling, blistering, severe pain or visual symptoms after a procedure.

Ask whether your lines are mainly movement-related or textural, which option matches that pattern, and what temporary effects and aftercare to expect. Ask how treatment will be adapted to the thin skin around the eyes.