Botox · Eye smile lines
Crow’s Feet Botox in Myeongdong, Seoul
Crow’s feet are the fan of lines at the outer eye when you smile. A light, well-placed dose softens them while keeping the warm eye-smile that makes you look like you.
Quick answer
Crow’s feet Botox relaxes the outer part of the orbicularis oculi, the ring muscle around the eye that creases the skin when you smile or squint. Usually two to four small points per side are used, around 12 units per side of onabotulinumtoxinA. It takes a few minutes, starts working in 3–5 days and usually lasts 3–4 months.
What is crow’s feet Botox?
The skin at the outer eye is thin, and the eye muscle folds it thousands of times a day. Relaxing just the outer edge of the muscle reduces the folding, so lines soften, while the inner muscle that closes and protects the eye keeps working normally.
Because people treasure their eye-smile, we treat this area lightly. The goal is fewer, shallower lines when you laugh, not a smooth, motionless outer eye.
Who is it for?
- Lines at the outer eyes when smiling or squinting.
- Early lines you want to stop from deepening.
- Crepey, thin skin with fine lines at rest may also need Thermage Eye or a skin booster.
- For fine lines under the lower lashes, see under-eye Botox.
How Obliv plans crow’s feet Botox
Your doctor asks you to smile broadly and squint, then maps where the lines fan out. Points are placed at least a centimetre outside the bony eye socket and kept away from the cheek muscles that lift the smile.
| Typical dose | Around 12 units per side (onabotulinumtoxinA equivalent), often less for a soft result |
|---|---|
| Technique | 2–4 superficial points per side |
| Pairs well with | Frown line Botox, Thermage Eye |
| Review | At 2 weeks |
Results and recovery
The skin here bruises more easily than elsewhere, so a small bruise is possible and can be covered with concealer the next day. Lines soften over the first week and look best at two weeks.
Risks and side effects
- Small bruises at the outer eye.
- A slightly different smile shape if product reaches the cheek lifting muscles; temporary.
- Rarely, dry eye or a slightly weaker blink.
Aftercare
- Do not rub your eyes or apply heavy eye creams on the day.
- Skip saunas and swimming goggles for 24 hours.
- Use cool compresses gently if a bruise appears.
Botox by area
Every area has its own muscles, doses and risks. Choose an area for a doctor-reviewed guide, or read the Botox overview and our comparison with Xeomin.
Looking for volume rather than relaxation? See dermal fillers by area, or meet the doctors who plan every dose.
Ask a doctor about Botox
Send a photo and your travel dates on WhatsApp (+82-10-3086-4084). English replies, a personal plan and a written quote before you fly.
Frequently asked questions
Will I still be able to smile normally?
Yes. We treat only the outer eye muscle, so your smile and eye-smile remain natural, just with softer lines.
How long does crow’s feet Botox last?
Usually 3–4 months.
Does crow’s feet Botox bruise?
The outer eye skin is thin, so a small bruise is possible. It usually fades within a few days and can be covered with make-up.
Can Botox fix lines under the eyes?
Only in selected people with good lower-lid tone. For fine crepey lines, a skin booster or Thermage Eye is often safer.
Related treatments and guides
Last reviewed 2026-10-29. General information, not a diagnosis; your plan is set after an in-person consultation.