26 with crows feet - when to begin addressing this? (Photo)

I often recommend my younger patients start early with anti-aging treatments. A combination approach will give the most improvement. Botox and/or fillers, lasers, and microneedling/PRP can improve crow's feet and under the eyes. My patients try to get non surgical treatments to avoid surgery. We use PRP and stem cells there often. I suggest consulting with an expert to develop a treatment plan best suited for your short and long term goals. Best, Dr. Emer

Hello! Thank you for your question. The best option for wrinkles at the corners of the eyes (crow's feet) is to use a neuromodulator, such as Botox or Dysport. These treatments temporarily weaken the small muscles in this area which cause these wrinkles while smiling or squinting. Botox is the preference for most physicians to treat crow's feet. No worries, it is not uncommon for patients in their 20s to seek botox treatments for this very reason. Hope this helps.

Neurotoxins like Botox work on dynamic wrinkles.... wrinkles in motion with muscle activity. Static wrinkles are not eliminated with the use of Botox. A simple non-surgical treatment for your case is the use of Botox, Xeomon or Dysport.