Crow’s Feet

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Have you noticed fine lines radiating from the corners of your eyes, especially when you smile or frown? These lines, commonly known as crow’s feet, are a natural part of ageing but can be more pronounced in some people than in others.

At NU.U Clinic, they understand that each individual’s skin is unique, which is why they offer personalised treatment plans to address concerns like crow’s feet, helping you maintain a smooth and youthful appearance.

Crow’s feet, also known as laugh lines or character lines, are small wrinkles that emerge at the outer corners of the eyes. They typically become more noticeable as we age. While they are a natural part of the ageing process, many people seek treatments to minimise their appearance, seeking a more refreshed look.

Causes of Crow’s Feet

Several factors can contribute to the development of crow's feet. Understanding these can help in choosing the most effective treatment options. By understanding these causes, NU.U Clinic can tailor a treatment approach that addresses your specific needs and concerns, helping to reduce the appearance of crow's feet and rejuvenate your overall look. Their commitment to providing individualised care ensures that you receive the right and effective solutions for your skin's unique conditions.

Sun Exposure

Prolonged exposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can accelerate the skin's ageing process, leading to the premature appearance of crow's feet. UV rays break down collagen and elastin fibres, which are crucial for maintaining skin's elasticity and smoothness.

Repeated Facial Expressions

Frequent and repetitive facial movements, such as squinting, laughing, or frowning, can cause the skin to fold and crease. Over time, these creases become permanent lines on the skin's surface.

Skin Elasticity Loss

As we age, our skin naturally loses elasticity due to the decreased production of collagen and elastin. This loss of firmness and flexibility contributes to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, including crow's feet.

Smoking

Smoking can exacerbate the formation of wrinkles, including crow's feet. The chemicals in cigarette smoke can accelerate the ageing process of the skin by reducing its blood supply and breaking down collagen and elastin.

Types of Crow’s Feet

Crow's feet, the fine lines that emerge around the outer corners of the eyes, vary not just in severity but also in type. Understanding these variations can help in identifying the most suitable treatment options. Generally, crow's feet can be categorised into two main types:

Dynamic Crow's Feet

Dynamic crow's feet are visible only when the facial muscles are in motion, such as when smiling, laughing, or squinting. These lines are caused by the repetitive folding of the skin due to facial expressions. Since they are linked to muscle movement, they are typically first to appear and can be an early sign of ageing skin.

Static Crow's Feet

Static crow's feet remain visible even when the face is at rest, showing no expression. These lines have transitioned from being merely expression-related to being permanently etched into the skin's surface. Static crow's feet signify more advanced skin ageing as they reflect the loss of elasticity and collagen in the skin over time.

Treatments for Crow’s Feet

Morpheus 8

Morpheus 8 is a skin treatment that uses a special device to improve and shape the skin. It combines micro-needling with radiofrequency energy, approved by the FDA, to work beneath the skin's surface. By creating tiny injuries, it triggers the skin's natural repair system. This leads to increased production of collagen and elastin, two key proteins that help make the skin firmer and smoother. Morpheus 8 is effective for enhancing skin texture and tightness, offering a solution for those looking to improve their skin's appearance.

Ultraformer MPT

Ultraformer MPT is an aesthetic treatment that uses High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). This technology specifically targets areas of the skin with ultrasound energy at various depths to stimulate collagen production. This process helps in achieving a lifting and rejuvenating effect on the skin without needing surgical methods. The key feature of Ultraformer MPT is its MicroPulsed Transducer (MPT) technology, which delivers highly precise, micro-pulsed ultrasound waves. This allows for treatments to be customised according to individual skin types and concerns.

Multi Frax

Multi Frax is a compact, advanced laser treatment known for its powerful performance, using two types of light wavelengths in a unique, targeted way to improve skin health. It combines 1550 nm and 1927 nm wavelength lasers, allowing it to reach different skin depths for various treatments. It's recognised for its safety and efficacy with approvals from the US FDA and Medical CE. This device is particularly effective for enhancing skin texture, treating wrinkles, scars, and pigmentation, and can also assist in delivering medications to the skin.

Dysport

Dysport is a non-surgical, injectable treatment formulated from botulinum toxin type A, designed to diminish visible signs of ageing. By reducing muscle activity, Dysport effectively softens wrinkles and fine lines, particularly in dynamic areas of the face where expressions form visible marks over time. It is recognised for its ability to provide natural-looking enhancements without altering facial expressions drastically, offering a refreshed and youthful appearance.

Plinest

Plinest is a regenerative treatment designed to address signs of skin ageing, such as fine lines, poor skin texture, redness, skin sensitivity, and reduced elasticity. This non-invasive therapy employs Polynucleotide High Purity Technology (PN-HPT), which uses highly purified polynucleotides to support and enhance the skin’s natural repair processes, making it a practical option for those seeking rejuvenation with minimal downtime.

Conclusion

Crow’s feet are a common sign of ageing that can be addressed with appropriate treatments. Options such as Dysport, Ultraformer MPT, MultiFrax Laser, Polynucleotide PN-HPT, and Morpheus8 each offer targeted approaches to reduce these lines, from muscle relaxation to stimulating collagen production. These treatments help manage the visible effects of ageing around the eyes, providing different methods to suit individual needs.

At NU.U Clinic, treatment plans are personalised to address each patient’s unique skin concerns. The clinic utilises advanced techniques to ensure that interventions are tailored and precise, helping patients achieve a more refreshed appearance. With a focus on customised care, NU.U Clinic supports patients in managing the signs of ageing effectively and confidently.