Crow’s Feet Botox in Oklahoma: How It Works and How Long It Lasts
[PHOTO: eye area before/after crow’s feet Botox treatment — natural and subtle result]
Crow’s feet — the fine lines that radiate from the outer corners of your eyes — are one of the most common concerns patients bring to TAP MedSpa in Mustang Oklahoma. Botox is highly effective for this area and produces natural-looking results when applied by an experienced injector like Tanja Pittman DNP APRN CNP. Here is what you need to know.
What Are Crow’s Feet and Why Do They Form?
Crow’s feet form from repeated facial movements — primarily squinting, smiling, and sun exposure over time. The skin around the eyes is thinner than anywhere else on the face and shows signs of muscle movement earlier. As collagen and elastin decrease with age, these lines deepen and eventually become visible even at rest.
How Botox Addresses Crow’s Feet
Botox works by temporarily relaxing the orbicularis oculi muscle — the muscle that surrounds the eye and contracts when you squint or smile. By reducing the intensity of this muscle’s contraction, the overlying skin stops being repeatedly creased and the lines soften significantly. With consistent treatment, the lines can fade over time because the muscle is not reinforcing them.
How Many Units Are Needed for Crow’s Feet?
Crow’s feet treatment typically requires 5 to 15 units per side, depending on the strength of your orbicularis oculi muscle and the depth of your lines. Most patients need 10 to 12 units per side. Your dosage will be determined during your consultation with Tanja based on your muscle strength and the degree of correction desired.
Combining Crow’s Feet With Forehead and Frown Line Treatment
Most patients who treat crow’s feet also benefit from treating the forehead and the glabellar (frown) lines between the brows. These three areas are commonly treated together because they create a unified, refreshed appearance. Treating crow’s feet alone while ignoring forehead lines can make the upper face appear unbalanced. TAP MedSpa can treat all three areas in a single appointment.
Results Timeline and Longevity
Crow’s feet Botox results typically appear within 3 to 5 days and reach full effect by day 14. Results last 3 to 4 months for most patients, though some find the eye area lasts slightly less than the forehead. Regular maintenance every 3 to 4 months keeps the lines from returning to their full depth.
Book Crow’s Feet Botox at TAP MedSpa in Mustang Oklahoma
TAP MedSpa at 543 E State Hwy 152 Suite 101, Mustang OK 73064 specializes in natural Botox results for the full upper face, including crow’s feet. Visit our Botox service page at tapmedspa.com to learn more, or read our forehead Botox guide for complete unit information. Call (405) 256-6060 to book your appointment with Tanja Pittman DNP APRN CNP, Best of Mustang Award winner.