Radial lines extending from the outer eye may be assessed during smiling and squinting.
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Eye-Area Expression Line
Treatment Series
Treatment Series
Crow's Feet Botox
A consultation-led botulinum-toxin treatment for selected smile lines extending from the outer corners of the eyes, planned around natural expression, eyelid support, cheek movement and individual eye-area anatomy.
Crow's feet treatment reduces selected muscle activity. It does not permanently remove every eye-area crease, correct under-eye hollowness or replace treatment for pigmentation, skin laxity, dry skin or lower-eyelid support.
Expression-Preserving Eye Treatment
The circular muscle surrounding the eye contributes to the visible line pattern.
Muscle relaxation develops over several days rather than appearing immediately.
Treatment aims to soften selected lines while retaining appropriate expression.
What Is Crow's Feet Botox?
Temporary muscle relaxation for selected outer-eye lines.
Crow's feet are lateral eye lines that commonly become visible when the orbicularis oculi muscle contracts during smiling, squinting and eyelid closure.
Botulinum toxin temporarily reduces selected nerve signals to carefully chosen parts of this muscle, helping soften movement-related lines while the effect remains active.
Eye-area lines may also be influenced by sun exposure, thin skin, dehydration, collagen loss, cheek elevation, lower-eyelid support and habitual squinting.
Lines visible when the face is relaxed may remain after muscle movement is reduced and may require a separate skin-quality assessment.
Smile lines are part of natural facial expression.
The treatment plan should soften selected contraction without automatically removing every line or changing the warmth and character of the patient's smile.
Orbicularis oculi
Lateral smile lines
Cheek interaction
Eye-Area Mapping
Movement 01
Pattern 02
Support 03
Interaction 04
Crow's feet form within a connected eye-and-cheek system.
The doctor observes the eyes at rest, during a natural smile, stronger smiling, squinting and eyelid closure before selecting treatment points.
Eye-Muscle Strength
Strong contraction can create wider or deeper radial line patterns around the outer eye.
Line Distribution
Lines may sit mainly above, level with or below the outer eye and require different planning.
Lower-Eyelid Anatomy
Thin skin, existing laxity, swelling and reduced support may influence suitability and placement.
Cheek Elevation
Strong cheek movement can contribute to under-eye bunching that may remain after crow's feet treatment.
Concerns Commonly Discussed
Eye-area lines can have more than one cause.
Movement, skin quality, eyelid anatomy, cheek support and pigmentation should be distinguished before selecting an injectable treatment.
Dynamic Crow's Feet
Lines visible mainly during smiling or squinting may respond differently from lines already present at rest.
Movement-driven concernResting Eye Lines
Established creases may reflect repeated folding, sun exposure, dryness and reduced elasticity.
Complete removal is not guaranteedUnder-Eye Creasing
Lines directly beneath the eye may involve thin skin, cheek movement and eyelid support rather than lateral muscle activity alone.
Separate assessment requiredEye-Area Puffiness
Swelling, fluid retention or fat prominence is not corrected by relaxing the outer-eye muscle.
Botox does not remove eye bagsDark Circles
Pigment, visible vessels, shadowing, hollowness and thin skin can create darkness around the eyes.
Several causes are possibleUneven Smiling
Natural differences in eye closure, cheek elevation and muscle strength may remain visible after treatment.
Exact symmetry cannot be promised Treatment Philosophy
The goal is softer lines, not a disconnected smile.
Treatment should reflect muscle strength, line pattern, lower-eyelid support, cheek movement and the amount of natural expression the patient wishes to preserve.
Balanced Treatment
A personalised pattern designed to soften selected outer-eye lines while preserving appropriate smiling.
Dynamic eye assessment
Line direction considered
Cheek movement reviewed
Response assessed before repeating
Preferred focus: natural expression
Excessive Relaxation
Over-treatment may alter smile dynamics or make untreated under-eye and cheek creasing more noticeable.
Smile may feel unfamiliar
Under-eye bunching may remain
Dry-eye symptoms may occur
Effect cannot be immediately reversed
Risk focus: excessive weakening
Skin-Quality Lines
Lines caused partly by thin, dry or sun-damaged skin may remain after muscle activity is reduced.
Resting creases may persist
Skincare remains important
Skin boosters may be discussed
Laser suitability is assessed separately
Assessment focus: skin quality
LOUAVE Treatment Process
Treatment begins with watching your natural smile.
The outer eye is assessed at rest and during movement before product selection, placement and recovery guidance are confirmed.
Consultation
Goals, health history, medicines, allergies, eye conditions, previous toxin treatment and earlier reactions are reviewed.
Medical suitability assessmentSmile Assessment
The doctor observes smiling, squinting, eyelid closure, line direction, cheek movement and facial asymmetry.
Dynamic eye-area mappingPrecise Injection
Selected outer-eye points are cleansed and treated according to anatomy and the desired amount of movement.
Placement and amount varyRecovery Guidance
Expected development, temporary effects, warning symptoms and the appropriate review period are explained.
Allow the response to settle Results & Development
Treatment Day
Early Days
Settling Period
Clinical Review
Outer-eye movement reduces gradually after treatment.
The eye area may look unchanged immediately after injection. Muscle relaxation develops over several days, and the final balance should be assessed only after the response settles.
Small injection marks may appear
Temporary redness, tenderness, swelling, pinpoint bruising or headache may occur.
Smile-line movement begins changing
Muscle activity may reduce gradually and may not develop identically around both eyes.
Line softening becomes clearer
Remaining movement, resting lines, smile balance and eye-area comfort can be reviewed more accurately.
Further treatment is reassessed
Additional toxin should not be added prematurely before the initial response has developed.
International patients should allow time for the treatment response to develop before requesting adjustments or leaving Seoul.
Suitability & Screening
Eye-area treatment requires individual medical selection.
Treatment may be modified, delayed or declined when eye conditions, health history, muscle weakness, infection or previous reactions make the proposed plan unsuitable.
Crow's feet Botox may be discussed when:
- Smiling or squinting creates visible lines extending from the outer eyes.
- Eye-area anatomy and eyelid support allow an appropriate muscle-relaxing plan.
- You understand that resting lines or under-eye creasing may remain.
- You prefer a temporary, non-surgical treatment approach.
- Your expectations are compatible with gradual and individual results.
Tell the doctor before treatment about:
- Pregnancy, planned pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Dry-eye symptoms, eyelid weakness, eye surgery, visual conditions or difficulty closing the eyes.
- Neuromuscular conditions, swallowing difficulty, breathing problems or significant muscle weakness.
- Infection, inflammation, open wounds or skin disease near the proposed injection area.
- Previous toxin treatment, eyelid procedures, facial weakness or earlier adverse reactions.
Aftercare
Allow the eye area to settle without unnecessary pressure.
Follow the instructions provided by the treating doctor. Advice may vary according to product, placement, medical history and other treatments performed at the appointment.
Avoid Rubbing
Do not aggressively rub, massage or press the treated outer eye unless specifically instructed.
Follow Activity Guidance
Ask when exercise, sauna, intense heat, alcohol and other activities can safely be resumed.
Allow Gradual Development
Do not judge symmetry or request additional treatment before the response has had time to settle.
Report Unexpected Symptoms
Contact the clinic for significant eye dryness, eyelid weakness, visual symptoms or another concerning change.
Safety Information
Unexpected eye symptoms require medical assessment.
Mild injection-site reactions can occur. Significant eyelid weakness, eye discomfort, visual changes or symptoms beyond the treated area should be reported.
Contact the clinic or seek urgent care for:
- Significant eyelid weakness, drooping or difficulty closing an eye completely.
- Persistent eye dryness, irritation, excessive tearing or worsening eye discomfort.
- Eye pain, double vision, blurred vision or another unexpected visual symptom.
- Increasing redness, heat, discharge, fever or another sign of infection.
- Difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing, or widespread muscle weakness.
Breathing difficulty, swallowing difficulty, widespread weakness, severe allergic symptoms or major visual changes require emergency medical attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about crow's feet Botox.
Product, placement, amount, expected movement and suitability are confirmed during consultation.
What are crow's feet?
Crow's feet are radial lines that extend from the outer corners of the eyes and commonly become more visible during smiling or squinting.
How does crow's feet Botox work?
Botulinum toxin temporarily reduces selected nerve signals to parts of the muscle surrounding the eye. This may soften movement-related outer-eye lines while the effect remains active.
Will treatment change my smile?
Treatment can influence movement around the outer eye. Conservative planning aims to soften selected lines while preserving an appropriate and natural-looking smile.
Will Botox remove every eye-area line?
Established lines visible at rest may remain because of repeated folding and skin-quality changes. Under-eye lines may also have different causes.
Can crow's feet Botox remove eye bags?
No. Eye bags may involve fat prominence, swelling, skin laxity or support changes and are not removed by relaxing the outer-eye muscle.
Can treatment improve dark circles?
Dark circles may be caused by pigment, visible vessels, hollowness, thin skin or shadowing. Crow's feet treatment does not correct every cause.
When may I notice a change?
Muscle relaxation develops gradually over several days. The final balance should not be judged immediately after treatment.
How long will the result last?
Duration varies according to product, muscle strength, treatment amount, metabolism, previous treatment and individual response.
Can crow's feet and forehead Botox be combined?
Combination treatment may be considered when several upper-face movement concerns are present. Each area should still be assessed separately.
What side effects may occur?
Temporary redness, tenderness, swelling, bruising or headache may occur. Other possible effects include asymmetry, eyelid weakness, dry-eye symptoms, excessive tearing or visual disturbance.
International Appointment
Plan crow's feet Botox around your natural smile.
Share the eye-area lines you want to discuss, previous botulinum-toxin treatment, dry-eye or eyelid concerns, relevant medical information, preferred appointment dates and your Seoul travel schedule. Final product, placement and amount are confirmed after in-person assessment.
Important treatment information
This page provides general educational information and does not replace an individual medical consultation. Botulinum-toxin products have product-specific formulations, indications, contraindications, storage requirements and regulatory status that may vary by country. Products and treatment amounts should not be treated as directly interchangeable. Treatment must be selected and performed by an appropriately qualified medical professional after reviewing eye-area anatomy, eyelid support, muscle activity, health history, medications, allergies, previous procedures and informed consent. Temporary effects may include injection-site pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising or headache. Other possible effects include asymmetry, altered smile movement, eyelid weakness, difficulty closing an eye, dry-eye symptoms, excessive tearing or visual disturbance. Rare spread of toxin effect may cause weakness beyond the treated area, swallowing difficulty, speaking difficulty or breathing difficulty. Seek urgent medical care for breathing or swallowing difficulty, widespread weakness, severe allergic symptoms or significant visual or neurological changes. Results, symmetry, remaining movement, onset, duration and maintenance requirements vary and cannot be guaranteed.