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If you notice wrinkles branching out from the corners of your eyes, you may have a condition called crow’s feet. These lines can be hard to prevent, but treatments such as BOTOX® and laser resurfacing help reduce their appearance. Learn more here about your options for diminishing them and keeping them from occurring in the future.

BOTOX Provider’s Guide to Caring for & Avoiding Crow’s Feet

At-Home Prevention

Hartford BotoxPatients who spend excessive time in the sun are more likely to have crow’s feet. Avoid their development by wearing a daily dose of SPF 30 sunscreen. Protect your eye area further by wearing sunglasses. Shades will also help reduce lines due to squinting.

Invest in topical prevention treatments. Eye creams, moisturizers, and washes rich in vitamin A, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to enhance elasticity and restore natural supplies of collagen. Regular anti-aging facials that incorporate nourishing vitamins and natural chemicals may also help you avoid wrinkles.

Microneedling

If you choose microneedling, your provider will use a special tool with small needles to create tiny holes in the skin. As the areas heal, they generate new layers of collagen as well as smoother, firmer tissue. You may experience irritation and redness afterward.

This treatment requires no downtime. Talk to a skin surgeon to see if you are eligible. Women who are pregnant or use acne medications should select another method.

BOTOX

BOTOX reduces the appearance of moderate to severe cases of crow’s feet through the use of a series of botulinum toxin injections. Your doctor will infuse the medication into the muscles around your eyes. This popular approach provides results within 24 to 48 hours. It also temporarily decreases the appearance of wrinkles for up to four months.

Benefits include little preparation and the ability to return to your daily activities immediately. Ask your provider how often you must visit their office to enjoy the treatment’s effects. The most common side effects include discomfort and swelling.

 

If you are no longer in the prevention stage, getting rid of unsightly crow’s feet is as simple as making an appointment with a skilled skin surgeon. Lauren A. Daman, M.D., P.C. offers innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technology to ensure you are happy with your appearance. To make an appointment to discuss your options, including BOTOX, call her offices in Hartford and Simsbury, CT, at (860) 246-3533. Browse her menu of anti-aging services by visiting her website. Learn more about age spot treatments, phototherapy, and scar removal by following her on Google+.

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