If you’ve noticed fine lines fanning out from the corners of your eyes, especially when you smile or squint, you’re seeing a common concern we treat at Infinity Wellness in Brunswick, Ohio. These lines often appear earlier than other signs of aging because the skin around the eyes is thin and expressive. Because the eye area is delicate, treatment here calls for a careful, conservative approach that softens lines while preserving your natural smile.
Crow’s feet are closely tied to the orbicularis oculi, the circular muscle surrounding each eye. When you smile, laugh, or squint, this muscle contracts and folds the thin skin nearby. When you’re younger, the fold disappears as soon as your expression relaxes. Over time, repeated movement combined with declining collagen and elasticity can make some lines remain visible even at rest.
According to a study published in the American Journal of Pathology, collagen production declines steadily with age, and the thin skin around the eyes often shows this decline before other parts of the face.
These lines appear primarily when you smile, laugh, or squint, and respond very well to treatments that temporarily relax the surrounding muscle.
Some lines remain visible even at rest after years of repeated movement combined with changes in skin quality, meaning muscle relaxation alone may not fully resolve them.
The delicate skin around the eyes can also develop fine textural lines related to elasticity changes, which may benefit from treatments focused on skin renewal rather than muscle activity.
Patients with a history of significant sun exposure, particularly without sunglasses or eye protection, often develop deeper, more pigmented lines in this area earlier than expected.
Your provider will evaluate your facial movement, the depth of your lines, and surrounding skin quality before recommending a treatment plan.
Wrinkle relaxers are our primary treatment for crow’s feet, gently relaxing the small muscles around the eyes that create these lines with movement, while preserving your natural smile.
Some patients also benefit from a chemical peel to improve overall skin texture around the eye area, particularly when fine textural lines are part of the concern.
See our full services list to explore how eye-area treatments fit alongside our other aesthetic services.
Results typically last three to four months before a touch-up appointment is recommended.
Yes, when performed by an experienced provider using appropriate technique and dosing.
Yes, the goal is to soften lines while keeping your natural expression intact.
Most patients notice smoother skin within three to seven days of treatment.
Yes, many patients pair this with forehead line treatment or a chemical peel for overall rejuvenation.
No, this is an elective cosmetic treatment and is not typically covered by insurance.
If crow’s feet have become more noticeable than you’d like, a consultation can help identify the right approach for your skin. Schedule a visit with Infinity Wellness to discuss your options.
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