Permanent removal of crow's feet by removing certain segments of orbicularis muscle? Is it safe? What's the cost and recovery?

The orbicularis oris oculi muscles that cause crow's feet have very important functions designed to protect the eye and prevent dryness.  I would be very cautious and would not remove any of the orbicularis oculi muscles.

The orbicularis is a circular muscle around the eye which is the source of crow's feet.  As this muscle contracts, it creates the lines named crow's feet.  There is a way to decrease this action and the muscle can be divided on the lateral aspect of the eye to soften the effect.  The time to do this procedure is while undergoing a Facelift.  During a facelift, the muscle is exposed and can be divided at this time.  There is the possibility of a nerve injury if the surgeon is not skilled in this surgical maneuver.  However, if a patient has severe crow's feet, this improvement should be performed at the time pf a facelift.  When divided, it significantly improves the appearance of the crow's feet.  I routinely perform this maneuver during a facelift to achieve this improvement.  it tends to be difficult if not undergoing a facelift due to exposure.  other than this, BOTOX is the best solution.  I hope this helps.