Crow’s Feet Wrinkles are caused by loss of skin elasticity, a decrease in subcutaneous fat in the face and overactivity of the orbicularis occuli muscle that surrounds the eye. They are extremely common after the age of 20. When we continue to smile, frown, squint or gasp, our skin is repeatedly creased in these areas. Untreated, this results in increasingly permanent lines that appear as wrinkling around the eyes.

Crow’s Feet Wrinkle Injections use ultra-fine needles that many patients do not find uncomfortable. The feeling is most commonly described as a quick sting. However, if you are worried about pain, our clinicians at Contour Clinics will happily apply topical numbing cream to ensure a pain-free experience.

There is minimal discomfort with Crow’s Feet Wrinkle Injections. Our clinics use an ultra-fine needle, which are the smallest available on the market. This provides a comfortable, relatively pain free experience. On request, we can also provide happy gas, or topical numbing cream for a truly comfortable experience.

There are many other anti-wrinkle injections that are available which target different parts of the face. At Contour Clinics, we offer anti-wrinkle treatments to:

• Forehead lines
• Frown lines
• Crow’s feet
• Bunny lines
• Masseters (facial slimming)
• Gummy smile
• Lip flip
• Downturned mouth
• Brow lift
• Dimpled chin
• Neckbands
• Under-eye lines

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Preventative Crow’s Feet Wrinkle Injections refers to receiving anti-wrinkle treatments from a younger age to prevent wrinkles from appearing as you age. At younger ages, wrinkles are present only during expression. Overtime, with repeated expression, loss of facial fat and general ageing these lines can become permanently present even when you are not expressing yourself. The goal of preventative anti-wrinkle treatments is to prevent these lines from forming in the first place.

There is no right or wrong age to start Crow’s Feet Treatment and it can be performed on adults of any age. Although, a consultation with one of our trusted doctors & nurses will allow for a proper evaluation and consultation regarding any specific concerns. Most anti-wrinkle patients seek treatment upon noticing signs of facial ageing and are generally between their late 20s and early 30s.

The typical time period to return for top-up injections is between 3 to 4 months. At this stage, your muscles usually have 50-80% of their movement back.

Results from your Anti-Wrinkle Crow’s Feet Treatment will be seen 3-7 days post treatment with the full effect finalised by 14 days. These results then last for approximately 3 to 4 months which is when most patients return to the clinic for a top-up.

There are no harmful side effects if you choose to stop getting anti-wrinkle injections in any area nor will your wrinkles deepen than before. Once the product wears off, your face will eventually revert back to how it was prior to receiving your anti-wrinkle treatment. Your muscles will gain back their full mobility in the treated area.