Crows Feet

What Are Crow’s Feet?

Crow’s feet are lines around the eyes that are more technically known as peri-orbital lines or lateral canthal lines. They are created by a sphincter muscle, called orbicularis oculi, that bunches the skin together in a distinctive circular way. This occurs every time you smile, laugh or squint.

Sometimes peri-orbital lines are minor, sometimes they drape all the way down your cheek. The depth and length of your lines can be related to your underlying bone structure, skin quality and how much soft tissue volume you have. Age-related volume loss in your upper cheeks and under your eyes can make your crow’s feet appear worse. Mature skin lacking in collagen and elastin can lead to ingrained lines over time.

While ‘barely there’ crow’s feet can make your eyes appear to smile, they can add years to your appearance if they become too prominent. But remember, most people think of crow’s feet as laughter lines, which is not such a bad thing! Peri-orbital lines are part of normal ageing after all.

How Can The Dr. Jodie Clinic Help With Your Crow’s Feet Concerns?

Your Dr. Jodie clinician can offer you a comprehensive consultation on how to best manage your crow’s feet.

A multi-modal approach will typically be adopted to address all factors contributing to the formation of your crow’s feet with ageing. Solutions include medical treatments, skin care, skin peels, LED therapy, mono threads, and devices, such as Laser Genesis and the Scarlet S Radio Frequency Microneedling.

The good news is that regular treatments over time will help soften existing lines and prevent the onset of new lines.

Please note that any treatment that includes the use of schedule 4 medications cannot legally be advertised online, as directed by our governing body the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), so it is not a feature of our discussion here.

What Is Involved In Your Consultation For Crows Feet At Melbourne’s Dr. Jodie Clinic?

Your Dr. Jodie clinician will carefully assess your face to understand your pattern of ageing and your treatment priorities when it comes to your peri-orbital lines. She will review your medical history to see if you are a good candidate for the possible treatment options.

Based on her analysis, your Dr. Jodie clinician will formulate a treatment plan customised to your unique aesthetic needs. She will clearly explain all steps involved in your treatment process, as well as your benefits and risks, and your expected overall costs. Both informed medical and financial consent will be obtained, so you will always know where you stand.

You will have ample time to ask questions regarding your treatment plan for your crow’s feet and your progress will be documented with standardised clinical photography.

Tailored Approach To Your Crow’s Feet Concerns At The Dr. Jodie Clinic

A tailored approach to softening your peri-orbital lines is key to discovering your best result. If your skin quality is lacking or your lines are ingrained, collagen and elastin stimulation will be advised. If your upper cheeks and outer tear troughs lack volume and structure, worsening your crow’s feet, restoration will be your treatment focus. If your muscle movement is particularly strong, other treatment measures will come into play.

You can always rely on your Dr. Jodie clinician to thoroughly assess your face and tailor treatment of your peri-orbital lines to your individual needs, based on your unique pattern of muscle movement around your eyes, your existing facial structure, and the resilience of your skin. There is no such thing as a ‘cookie cutter’ or ‘one size fits all’ approach at the Dr. Jodie Clinic.

Refreshed Focus For Crows Feet Concerns In Melbourne

When addressing your concerns about your peri-orbital lines, your Dr. Jodie clinician will always aim to create a subtle result that suits your face. Her main goal is to reduce the depth and length of your lines without completely eliminating movement. She will never subscribe to a ‘frozen' look, especially on the more mature face, where some lines and wrinkles are expected and age-appropriate.

It may seem simple to address peri-orbital lines but an experienced provider is essential. Care must be taken by your clinician to avoid drooping your lower eyelid (known as an ectropion), causing smile asymmetry, or drooping your outer cheek, which may lead to ‘shelfing’ or a square-shaped shortening of your outer cheek. Your Dr. Jodie clinician is experienced in both the assessment and management of your peri-orbital lines and will take all possible measures to minimise your risks.

Your Dr. Jodie clinician also understands the important differences between feminine and masculine outcomes with peri-orbital line treatments. If the lines around your eyes are too smooth, it can be very feminising, which is less than ideal if you are chasing a more masculine look. Your Dr. Jodie clinician is experienced at delivering gender-sensitive treatments.

Trust The Dr. Jodie Clinic For Your Crows Feet Concerns In Melbourne

Deeply etched lines around your eyes can make you look older than you feel. With over 15 years of experience as a cosmetic doctor, Dr. Jodie can help you soften your unwanted peri-orbital lines. Dr. Jodie has trained extensively with some of Melbourne’s leading cosmetic dermatologists and is sought-after as an educator of other doctors, specialists, and nurses in cosmetic treatments. She has mentored and personally trained all her Dr. Jodie clinicians to provide the same high level of care that you can expect from her. As a trusted name in Melbourne for crow’s feet concerns, the Dr. Jodie clinic provides a warm and welcoming environment, with longer appointment times, for your convenience. You can always rely on your Dr. Jodie clinician to refresh your look while keeping you looking just like you.