Crow’s feet may add character to your face, but they also make you look older. This is where Botox Cosmetic can help. An FDA-approved treatment for the symptoms of aging facial skin, Botox Cosmetic can smoothen out the various wrinkles and lines on your face to give you a younger, fresher look.
Before we get to how Botox Cosmetic can make you look younger, let’s examine some facts about crow’s feet.
The truth about crow’s feet
Crow’s feet are the deep wrinkles at the corners of your eyes. They tend to deepen every time you smile but can be extremely noticeable even when your face is expressing no emotions.
Perhaps the most frustrating thing about crow’s feet is how deeper they seem than other types of facial wrinkles, so much so that they can make you look older than your age. Unfortunately, while living a healthy, stress-free lifestyle and avoiding prolonged exposure to sunlight can delay the onset of crow’s feet, there’s no stopping the hands of time. With age comes a reduction in collagen production and skin elasticity, leading to wrinkles and lines. It’s even possible to have crow’s feet in your 20s.
The truth is it’s impossible to prevent or even completely conceal crow’s feet. However, you can drastically minimize their appearance with modern treatments such as Botox Cosmetic.
Reducing crow’s feet with Botox Cosmetic
In the Botox Cosmetic treatment, the neurotoxic protein known as botulinum toxin type A is injected into the subdermal muscles in the sides of the eyes. This paralyzes the aforementioned muscles, which relaxes and smoothens the wrinkles that make up your crow’s feet.
Botox dosages per syringe vary from 6 to 30 units. The appropriate dosage for crow’s feet typically ranges from 5 to 15 units for each side. Because the wrong dosage could lead to issues such as a frozen or an uneven look, or drooping eyebrows. You must have a certified, experienced, and reputable physician perform the treatment for you.
Don’t be too worried if the results of your first treatment wear off more quickly than you’d like. With a good physician, you can expect subsequent Botox Cosmetic sessions to lead to better, longer-lasting results. On average, results last around 4 months, so regular follow-ups are required for the continued enjoyment of smooth, wrinkle-free skin around the eyes.
If you’d like more information about the Botox Cosmetic procedure by Dr. Tang, please feel free to contact Rejuve at (408) 740-5320. Rejuve is proud to serve the San Jose Bay Area and the communities of Saratoga, Los Gatos, Campbell, Los Altos, and Cupertino.