Crow’s feet is the commonly used name given to the facial lines around the outer area of the eye.  These lines or furrows are due to activity of the eyelid muscles (orbicularis oculi) when squinting or smiling.  Crow’s feet are named as they are thought to look like the footprint of the crow bird.

When the skin is younger the lines are dynamic, in that they are only present when expressing emotions like smiling or squinting, and then they disappear once the muscles relax.  As the skin ages they progress to become static lines which means lines are permanent, whether you are smiling or not.

Lines and wrinkles are an effect of ageing on the skin and therefore have causes beyond our control for example individual genetics, gravity, medical skin conditions, pollution and stress.  Factors that can be managed to help reduce the effect of ageing are reducing sun exposure, not smoking, having a well balanced diet and good skin care.

Drugs used to treat Crow's Feet