CROWS FEET & EYES WRINKLES
"Crow's feet around the eyes are a sign of ageing and can be treated with wrinkle relaxing injections which will smooth out the lines giving you a naturally youthful appearance."
- Dr PRERNA MITTAL
ABOUT
PROCESS
AFTERCARE
COST
ABOUT
Whether we call them "crow feet," "laugh lines," "character lines", or "eye ribs," lines outside our eyes are unavoidable. Crow's foot or eye wrinkles indicate ageing, but they have the unwanted effect of tired and old looks.
What are Crow’s Feet?
The orbicularis is the muscle around the eye orbit which extends into temples and cheeks. Its main function is to close the eyelid and is used in facial expressions such as smiling, laughing, and squinting. The skin under and around our eyes is thinner and aging and environmental harm such as smoking, pollution, and UV rays causes the loss of collagen and elastin which makes the skin dryer and less soft because of fewer oil glands in the eye area. This produces wrinkles which appear in a claw shape of the crow at the side of the eyes on an expression that can deepen with age to appear permanently. These lines and plasters tend to be a more permanent feature along with the continued motion of facial contractions, such as smiling and squinting, a natural part of life.
How to prevent crow’s feet?
Maintaining a healthy skincare regime with antioxidant serums, moisturizers, and daily application of sunscreen the skin will reduce the early signs of aging. Along with a healthy lifestyle, cessation of smoking cigarettes is the best way of reducing the formation of crow's feet/eye wrinkles. However, if eye wrinkles/crow's feet become permanent, injecting the botulinum toxin A will naturally treat them.
Dr Prerna Mittal can advise you on the best possible tips on self-care and treatment for eye wrinkles.
If you are keen to learn about the best treatments for your line, book a consultation to discuss your area(s) and see if this procedure is appropriate for you.
*Patients' experiences will vary depending on age, lifestyle and medical history
PROCESS
The use of anti-wrinkling injections relaxes the muscles in the treatment area and causes the skin to glow. Hunar Clinic believes in a soft smoothing wrinkle method to avoid frozen looks and allow the patients to move and express themselves. Dr Prerna Mittal is glad to offer advice on available therapy and offer her expertise on non-surgical procedures.
Generally, many patients treat their crow's feet along the bunny lines atop the nose with their frown and brow lines to give a gentle and rejuvenated appearance to the entire upper part of their face. It may be between 20 and 30 minutes for anti-wrinkle treatments, whether or not the consultation is combined.
The product is placed under the skin, in the muscle, using a very fine needle. Some patients might be discomforted by a topical anaesthetic cream so that the customer usually only has a slight pricking/stinging feel.
The results of the injections can take up to 14 days and can last an average of 3-4 months, although the best news is that it can often increase to six months after a few treatments.
*Patients experiences will vary depending on age, lifestyle and medical history
AFTERCARE
Occasionally some mild swelling or brusing may occur, which can take a couple of days to clear up with no harm. However, most people go to the home immediately, including driving, to resume their daily routine.
It is often referred to as a "lunchtime procedure" because literally, people receive the treatment of the foot of the crow, the forehead and the brow and then go straight back to work.
Dr Prerna Mittal recommends that post-treatment you:
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Don’t rub or massage the treated area, be assured any marks or bumps will disappear.
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Don’t apply make-up for up to 4 hours after treatment.
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Don’t perform any strenuous exercise for up to 6 hours.
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Don’t drink alcohol for 6 hours.
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Don’t lie down for 4 hours after treatment.
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If you have any bruises, you may apply Arnica Gel or cream to the area.
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Avoid having a facial for 24 hours.
*Patients experiences will vary depending on age, lifestyle and medical history
COST
Dr Prerna Mittal will discuss the options with you at your consultation as treatments vary according to the patient, the number of procedures you are having, the brand and how much is required.
Treatment Prices from
Wrinkle Smoothing Injections – 1 area £220
Wrinkle Smoothing Injections – 2 areas £270
Wrinkle Smoothing Injections – 3 areas £300
