Crow’s feet and eye-area lines
Crow’s feet are movement lines at the outer eye. A careful assessment considers how you smile, brow and eyelid position, cheek movement, existing asymmetry and the amount of expression you would like to keep.
Individual anatomy and treatment limits
These are assessment topics, not promised outcomes.
The eye area needs a conservative, whole-face assessment.
Read more about Crow’s feet and eye-area lines Treatment details and clinical context
Crow’s feet are mainly created by repeated contraction of the orbicularis oculi when you smile or squint. Skin quality, facial structure and sun exposure also influence how visible the lines become.
If prescription treatment is suitable, placement and dose are selected around your individual smile pattern. The assessment also considers dry-eye symptoms, lower-eyelid support, brow position and previous treatment.
Temporary redness, swelling or bruising can occur. Less common but important risks, including asymmetry, unwanted weakness and effects around the eyelid or smile, are explained before consent. Results vary and cannot be guaranteed.
From your concern to an informed decision
Treatment is subject to consultation and an individual plan.
01 · Choose an area Tell us what you want to discuss
Choose the concern or area, review the factual price information and book a doctor consultation. Selecting an area does not confirm a procedure.
02 · Consultation Assess suitability and alternatives
The doctor reviews your history, the relevant anatomy and your goals. Discuss risks, expected limits, alternatives and total cost before deciding.
03 · Agreed plan Know the preparation and aftercare
If treatment is appropriate, you receive information for the specific procedure and review arrangements. Another approach or no treatment may be recommended.
The details behind your treatment choice
Explore the concern, the assessment and the questions to discuss before deciding.
Smile lines
Crow’s feet are assessed both at rest and while you smile naturally. The clinician looks at the direction and strength of orbicularis oculi movement, cheek elevation, brow position and any difference between the two sides. This produces a plan based on your own smile pattern rather than a standard set of injection points.
Lines at rest
Lines that remain without smiling can reflect repeated movement alongside collagen loss, sun exposure and skin quality. Reducing muscle activity may soften a movement component, but it does not directly resurface the skin. Your clinician will explain whether skincare, resurfacing, another treatment or no treatment is the more appropriate route.
Eye-area balance
The outer eye is closely connected to brow position, lower-eyelid support and upper-cheek movement. Assessment includes baseline asymmetry, dry-eye symptoms, previous treatment and how the eyelid behaves when you smile. Placement is proposed conservatively because unwanted weakness can affect expression or support around the eye.
Expression preserved
The aim is not automatically to remove every visible line. Your consultation explores how much smile movement you want to keep and what degree of softening is realistic for your anatomy. Response varies between patients, so no exact appearance or degree of movement can be guaranteed.
Area selection, prices and your next step
Use the areas and prices panel to find the concern you want assessed. Prices are subject to consultation, and the selected area is carried into a doctor consultation request.
The final treatment plan, risks and total charge are discussed before treatment. A £50 doctor consultation reservation fee applies; current terms are shown before booking.
Frequently asked questions.
Practical answers before you choose a consultation.
What are crow’s feet?
Will treatment change my smile?
Can lines at rest disappear completely?
When should I judge the result?
Who may not be suitable?
What aftercare is needed?
What is the doctor consultation reservation fee?
Do I need to choose a procedure before consultation?
Where can I see the prices for my area?
What should I tell the doctor before treatment?
What aftercare and review will I receive?
Discuss your area with a doctor
Choose the area you would like assessed, review factual prices and book a doctor consultation. Treatment and the final cost are subject to consultation. A £50 reservation fee applies; the booking app shows current terms.