Lateral canthal lines are also known as crow's feet or corner wrinkles.
It is with them, according to the results of the survey, that 82% of patients begin their fight against aging.
95% of women aged 45-50 who come to see Dr. David Jack want to get rid of crow's feet. The problem is also relevant for men.
This article estet-portal.com presents expert approaches to wrinkle correction in the corners of the eyes, as well as ways to maintain the results.
Sabrina Shah-Desai, Jackie Partridge, David Jack, Sherina Balaratnam share their experiences.
- Causes of lateral canthal wrinkles
- Patient consultation and evaluation of crow's feet
- Approaches to correcting static wrinkles in the corners of the eyes3
Causes of lateral canthal wrinkles
, including the appearance of wrinkles in the corners of the eyes, is associated with:
muscle activity;- loss of body fat;
- changes in bone tissue;
- deteriorating skin quality.
- In youth, a layer of fat located under and above the orbicularis oculi and zygoma muscles hides their movements and transmits muscle activity to the skin.
With age, as the adipose tissue is depleted, muscle activity increasingly affects the skin –
dynamicwrinkles appear, which are only noticeable during mimic movements.
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lateral canthal linesthat are also visible at rest are called static and are accompanied by a decrease in skin quality and thickness.
Photo 1: patient, 51 years old, before and after correction of static wrinkles in the corners of the eyes (assessed using the VISIA system , consultation, new skin care regimen with iS Clinical Youth Eye Complex, Firming Complex, Cleansing Complex, Super Serum, Extreme Protect SPF 30, monthly treatments HydraFacial), photo Sherina Balaratnam Changes in bone volume in the temporal and orbital regions also affect the periorbital area as the skeletal support of the overlying tissues is weakened.
The severity of wrinklesaround the eyes can also be influenced by lifestyle features of the patient, such as:
excessive regular solar radiation;- smoking;
- malnutrition;
- environmental pollution;
- frequent use of smartphones;
- the habit of squinting;
- lack of adequate SPF protection or skincare
- her. Patient consultation and evaluation of crow's feet
Because lifestyle factors affect the severity of wrinkles at the corners of the eyes, it is important to discuss this issue at the consultation stage. Before correction, determine
type(static or dynamic) and degree of crow's feet. To do this, use the
grading scale(Crow's Feet Grading Scale) from 0 to 4, where 0 – complete absence of wrinkles, and 4 – deepest wrinkles. The assessment is carried out at rest and at the moment of maximum contraction of the orbicular muscle of the eye.
Deep lateral canthal wrinkles, which are also visualized at rest, are called static and are accompanied by a decrease in the quality and thickness of the skin.
Apinch test
is performed to assess turgor and skin quality. Leading experts use
digital imagingVISIA. It allows you to determine the severity of not only wrinkles, but also
photodamageand skin hydration – important factors to consider when drawing up a plan for crow's feet correction. An integral part of the preparation for the procedure is
clinical photography. Photos of the target zone at rest and during movement of the mimic muscles must be taken before the
correction. Approaches to the correction of static wrinkles in the corners of the eyes
Each doctor has his own approach to the correction of static wrinkles in the corners of the eyes. However, all experts agree that
the choice of procedure depends on the problemto be solved:
volume recovery;- skin quality improvement;
- reduced muscle mobility, or a combination thereof.
– An essential element of any anti-aging plan that includes daily applications of SPF at any time of the year. The gold standard for crow's feet correction remains
botulinum toxin– professionals choose it to eliminate all types of wrinkles in the corners of the eyes in 99% of cases.
Read also:Botox Injections® in different age periods: when and what we correct However, deep static crow's feet, which involve skin degradation, require
combination therapy, for example with:
dermal fillers;- botulinum toxin;
- radiofrequency lifting.
- Specialists work with lateral canthal wrinkles in the following sequence.
Injections of
- botulinum toxin
- to reduce muscle cravings. Light dermal filler injections ( Teosyal
- Redensity II or Juvé
derm Volite). The doctor uses controlled microinjection technique
Teosyal Pen or Juvapen make it easier and more safe work in this area – they allow precise control of the amount and depth of drug administration. Botulinum toxin remains the gold standard for crow's feet correction – professionals choose it to eliminate all types of wrinkles in the corners of the eyes in 99% of cases.
Dr. Partridge:
Injections of
Botulinum Toxin- .
- After 2 weeks, the need for further correction is determined, which is carried out using:
- that improve skin quality and hydration (for less pronounced wrinkles);
- radiofrequency lifting (e.g.
- Exilis Elite) or laser therapy RevLite that stimulate fibroblasts and synthesis of collagen and elastin (with deeper wrinkles in older patients); radiofrequency lifting on the apparatus
- Morpheus, which provides stimulation of the dermis and elimination of skin laxity (for patients aged 40–50 years); Plasma technology on a
- Plexr that provides excellent results but is limited by a 7-10 day recovery period.
Unlike his colleagues, Dr. Shah-Dessai prefers to eliminate the problem of sagging skin
first, and only then proceed with the injection correction of crow's feet. According to the doctor, volumization with sagging skin is ineffective. Therefore, the algorithm for correcting wrinkles in the corners of the eyes is as follows:Hardware procedures (
Tixel- , Morpheus) based on RF energy and microneedling. Dermal fillers, biorevitalizants and HA-based mesotherapy preparations that improve the structure and water balance of the skin (skinboosters,
- Viscoderm, Redensity II, RHA I). Dr. Balarantam:
The doctor also first works on skin quality
, and only after that proceeds to eliminate wrinkles in the corners of the eyes using injection techniques.The doctor will definitely recommend a good skin care regimen
andlifestyle correction to the patient. Often the sequence looks like this:
Non-invasive procedure
Hydrafacial- Perk (exfoliation + skin hydration). Fractional rejuvenation procedure EndyMed
- 3DEEP (creation of superficial microchannels and stimulation of collagen). Laser therapy
- PicoSure (elimination of pigmentation and improvement of skin texture at the epidermal level, without disturbing tissue integrity). Injections of dermal fillers into the temporal, lateral zygomatic and periorbital areas to restore skin support (according to MD Codes techniques, fillers from the
- Juvé
derm Vycross). Botulinum toxin injections (since muscle behavior changes after filler injections – - myomodulation effect). Proper skin care tailored to individual characteristics plays an important role in maintaining the results of the correction of static wrinkles in the corners of the eyes.
Patient attention should be paid to:
hydration;food;
- sunscreens;
- healthy lifestyle.
- According to
- magazine
Aesthetics .
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