Crow’s feet, those fine lines that extend from the outer corners of the eyes, are one of the earliest and most noticeable signs of facial ageing. Often developing from years of smiling, squinting, and expressive movement, these lines can begin to deepen with age, giving the eyes a tired or weathered appearance—even when you feel energised and vibrant inside.
At Monaz Clinic on Harley Street, we provide carefully administered anti-wrinkle injections to gently soften the appearance of crow’s feet. Our approach is designed to preserve your natural expressiveness while reducing the repetitive muscle activity that contributes to fine lines. You’ll still be able to smile, laugh, and express emotion—just with a smoother, fresher look.
Crow’s feet, clinically known as periorbital rhytides, are dynamic wrinkles that appear as radiating lines from the outer eye corners. Initially visible during facial expressions, such as smiling or squinting, they can eventually become fixed in the skin’s surface as static wrinkles.
Contributing Factors Behind Crow’s Feet:
Understanding these causes enables us to treat crow’s feet with clinical precision—supporting both preventative and corrective strategies using safe, regulated methods.
Anti-wrinkle injections are a clinically proven, non-surgical option for softening lines around the eyes. They work by selectively relaxing the specific muscle fibres that contribute to crow’s feet, helping to reduce their appearance while maintaining your natural expressiveness.
This treatment offers a refined and clinically guided way to refresh the eyes without surgical intervention.
This treatment is suitable for adult patients who would like to soften the appearance of fine lines at the outer corners of the eyes in a non-surgical, prescription-led way. It’s often chosen by people who want a fresher-looking eye area while keeping their facial expression natural and recognisable.
You may be a suitable candidate if:
Suitability is always confirmed during a face-to-face consultation with a qualified prescriber, where we review your medical history, current medications, and what you’d like to achieve, so expectations stay realistic and outcomes remain natural.
Anti-wrinkle injections are a prescription-only treatment used to soften expression lines caused by repeated facial movement. Crow’s feet (the fine lines that sit at the outer corners of the eyes) form as the skin repeatedly creases when you smile, squint, or laugh. Over time, those crease patterns can become more noticeable, especially as collagen and elastin naturally decline with age and the skin becomes a little less springy.
When placed in carefully selected points, the treatment temporarily reduces the strength of muscle contraction in the area responsible for the crease pattern. This means the skin isn’t folding as sharply with expression, so lines can appear softer, while you still look like yourself. As with any prescription treatment, suitability is confirmed during a face-to-face consultation with a qualified prescriber, including a review of your medical history, medications, and the look you want to achieve.
Monaz Clinic prioritises ethical practice and clinical integrity. Each treatment is medically assessed and guided by a deep understanding of facial structure, ensuring subtle yet meaningful results.
For crow’s feet, the aim is to temporarily reduce the strength of contraction in selected fibres of the muscle that creates the crease pattern at the outer corners of the eyes. The prescription treatment works by calming nerve-to-muscle signalling at the injection points, so the muscle doesn’t tighten as strongly when you smile or squint. With less forceful movement, the skin in that area folds less sharply, and the lines can look softer.
Because the effect is local and temporary, the treated muscle gradually returns to its usual activity over time. Results vary between individuals and depend on your natural facial movement, skin quality, and metabolism.
Mechanism of Action:
Maintained Natural Movement: Only selected sections of the muscle are treated. The goal is a softer crease pattern while keeping your expression natural and responsive.
Your journey begins with a detailed face-to-face consultation with a qualified medical prescriber. We review your medical history, assess your facial anatomy, and discuss your desired outcomes.
The treatment area is cleansed thoroughly. You’ll be asked to arrive without makeup, or you can remove it at the clinic. Numbing cream is available if needed, though most patients do not require it.
Using sterile, medical-grade fine needles, the anti-wrinkle product is administered into the identified points around the eye. The injection process itself takes around 10–15 minutes.
When to Expect Results?
How Long Will It Last?
Maintenance:
Adhering to aftercare guidance helps you achieve optimal outcomes while minimising the risk of side effects.
All potential risks, side effects, and aftercare instructions are discussed in detail during your consultation. Our team remains on hand for any questions or reassurance you may need after your visit.
See the transformative effects of our treatments.
Patient A, Age 36: Softening of fine lines at the outer eye without losing her expressive smile. The skin appears smoother, and the eyes look more awake.
Patient B, Age 42: Visible reduction in deeper creases while maintaining a natural eye shape. Her overall look is brighter, with no frozen or heavy appearance.
See our lead aesthetic practitioner guide you through the complete process. Understand exactly what to expect from your treatment day.
No. The technique we use specifically targets only the small muscle fibres responsible for creasing around the eyes. This allows your facial expressions to remain soft and natural, not frozen.
The entire appointment lasts approximately 20 to 30 minutes, including consultation and preparation. The injections themselves take around 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
Discomfort is minimal. Most patients describe it as a quick pinprick sensation. The needles are extremely fine, and any discomfort fades rapidly.
Yes, many patients choose to combine anti-wrinkle injections with treatments such as dermal fillers or skin boosters to enhance overall facial harmony. Your practitioner will advise on the best approach.
You may apply makeup 24 hours after treatment, as long as there is no irritation. Use gentle pressure and avoid rubbing the treated area.
"I was worried my crow’s feet were making me look tired. Monaz Clinic helped me feel confident again. The results are soft and completely natural."
"I didn’t want a dramatic change—just something subtle. Mona understood exactly what I needed, and I feel much fresher."
"The experience was outstanding. I still look like myself, just more rested. A lovely team who made me feel very welcome."
"I was nervous, but the practitioner explained everything. I barely felt the injections, and now I can’t stop smiling at my reflection."
"Highly professional and calming. My eyes look less tired, and the crow’s feet are definitely softer. I’ll definitely return."
Disclaimer
Individual results may vary. All treatments are subject to consultation and assessment by our qualified practitioners.
Note
Anti-Wrinkle Injections are a prescription-only medicine (POM). Before any treatment can be administered, a face-to-face consultation with our qualified practitioners is required.
Reclaim the smoothness and radiance around your eyes with confidence. Experience anti-wrinkle treatment that supports your natural beauty—safely, gently, and professionally.
