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Which Laser Provides the Quickest Results for Removing Crows Feet?

asked 1 year ago by questions1 in here
Latest answer by Douglas Stevens, MD
Question viewed 636 times
Tags: crows feet, best, options

I already have tried Restalyne, Perlane and collagen in this area, however I have very tiny and shallow wrinkles underneath my eyes. The doctor's who provided the fillers told me that the lines are so thin that a filler would actually puff them up too much. I hear of laser treatments, and would like to know which is the best for very fine lines under the eyes. I would also like to know which laser requires the fewest amount of sessions as well. Thank you!

8 answers to Which Laser Provides the Quickest Results for Removing Crows Feet?

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CO2 Fractional Laser

Crows feet are causes by repeated facial expressions. Whether it's smiling or squinting, over time these wrinkles can become more permanent. For a more long term solution a CO2 fractional ablative laser skin resurfacing treatment is a viable option for treating unwanted wrinkles. A CO2 laser emits short bursts of high-intensity light in a grid shaped pattern. The light emissions remove the skin's damaged surface layers to boost collagen growth and tighten the treated skin... more
Nick Slenkovich, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Treatment of wrinkles around the eyes

Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is the most potent way of treating this problem for those lines at rest.  This will improve the tone and texture as well as the thickenss of the skin in the area.  Botox may be necessary for those additional lines of motion that occur when smiling.  The combination of these two treatment would yield the best result but remember that fractional CO2 laser does have some downtime associated with it - typically 5-7 days depending on the... more
Douglas Stevens, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Treat Crows Feet with Fractional and Botox

Generally it is best to treat Crow’s Feet a combined therapy of Fractional and then Botox once the skin is healed. In any case when you are ready to undergo any esthetic procedure, it is best to have a consultation with a board certified cosmetic doctor or dermatologist who you trust. They will give you the honest answers for your unique situation (your starting point, your objectives and your budget). From experience, while sometimes Botox may treat crow’s feet adequately,... more
Steven Bernstein, MD

Montreal Dermatologist

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Botox works for crows feet

Botox injections may be the first thing to try to address crows feet wrinkles around the eyes, which are caused by squinting.
Anatoli Freiman, MD

Toronto Dermatologist
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Lasers for wrinkles around the eyes

You mention crows feet but then refer to the skin underneath the eyes. Botox injections work the best for crows feet which are the lines that extend from the outer corners of the eyes to the temples. That is because the crows feet are caused by muscular contraction of the squint muscles.  The lower eyelid skin could be improved by Botox injections but that would cause functional problems of the eyelid so thin fillers, usually not Perlane nor Juvederm Ultra Plus, can be done... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Many options for lower eyelids

There are several options for the lower eyelids for you to at least consider.  There are non-ablative treatments such as Pelleve or Thermage that work by heating the skin and building new collagen to tighten the eyelids. There is no downtime with these procedures and generally 1-2 treatments are required.  A better options, but one that has downtime, is CO2 resurfacing (fractionated or traditional).  The CO2 laser is the gold-standard for skin tightening and resurfacing.... more
Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Which treatment for crows feet?

Crows feet are wrinkles that fan out laterally from the outside corner of the eye and are due to contraction of muscles when smiling or squinting.  Eventually dynamic wrinkles (present when the face is in motion) become static wrinkles (present when the face is completely relaxed). If the crows feet are dynamic, that is they disappear when the face is relaxed, the best treatment is Botox to relax the muscles that cause these wrinkles. If they are present when the face is... more
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Laser for Crow's Feet

For the crow's feet - lines which extend laterally from your eye - Botox Cosmetic is a great treatment.  If you have moderate lines, then it may take a few treatments to achieve full effect, but you should be happy even with the first treatment.  For small wrinkles on the lower lids, Botox can help, but you may also consider a TCA chemical peel or Erbium Yag or fractionated CO2 laser in the office.  Otherwise, a pinch blepharoplasty may be helpful.  If you post... more
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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