Botox and Neurotoxins
Crow's Feet Botox Before and After
Crow's feet are the fine lines that fan out from the corners of the eyes when you smile or squint. A small amount of neurotoxin softens them while keeping your smile natural and warm.
Every result below was treated in our North Raleigh office.
Tox treatments at La Miel- Treatment:
- Neurotoxin injections
- Treatment:
- Neurotoxin injections
- Treatment:
- Neurotoxin injections
- Treatment:
- Neurotoxin injections
- Treatment:
- Neurotoxin injections
Individual results vary. Photos show typical outcomes for the treatment shown, not a guarantee of your result.
Every photo is shared with the written consent of the patient. Thank you to each of them.
What are crow's feet?
Crow's feet, also called lateral canthal lines, are the lines that spread out from the outer corners of the eyes. They form as the orbicularis oculi, the ring of muscle around the eye, contracts every time you smile, laugh, or squint.
The skin around the eyes is thin, so years of expression and sun exposure make these lines among the first to appear and the first to stay visible at rest.
How we treat crow's feet
Small amounts of neurotoxin placed at the outer corner of each eye relax the muscle just enough to soften the lines. Botox Cosmetic is FDA-approved for crow's feet. The goal is a rested look that keeps the warmth of your smile.
Fine crepey texture under and around the eyes is skin, not muscle, so some patients pair neurotoxin with skin treatments such as gentle laser resurfacing.
Your Botox timeline
Typical for Botox. Dysport works a little faster and Daxxify lasts longer; see the comparison below.
Day 0
Treatment
A few small injections. Avoid lying flat for 4 hours and skip strenuous exercise and facials for 24 hours.
Day 4 to 7
First softening
The treated muscles start to relax and the lines begin to soften.
Week 2
Full effect
The peak effect arrives. This is when we check in and adjust with a small top-up if needed.
Months 3 to 4
Time to retreat
Results last 3 to 4 months on average. Most patients maintain with 3 to 4 treatments per year.
Who treats you
Adriana Sandoval Veliz, RN/MSN
Owner and Lead Injector
- Master injector certification, Empire Medical Training
- Master certification, Aesthetic Medical Educators Training (AMET)
Under the medical direction of Dr. Susan Lovelle, MD, a former plastic surgeon.
Meet the team
Treatment options
Each result above uses one of these treatments. Their pages explain how each one works, who it suits, and what to expect.
Botox
Botox in Raleigh NC delivered by a master-certified RN injector under physician supervision.
Learn about Botox
Daxxify
Daxxify in Raleigh NC is the newest FDA-approved neurotoxin and the longest-lasting option available.
Learn about Daxxify
Dysport
Dysport in Raleigh NC is the Galderma neurotoxin, FDA-approved since 2009, best known for its faster onset compared to Botox.
Learn about Dysport
Xeomin
Xeomin in Raleigh NC is the Merz Aesthetics neurotoxin, FDA-approved since 2010, and the only botulinum toxin type A on the market without accessory proteins.
Learn about Xeomin
Concerns these results address
Bridal & Event Prep
The best bridal skincare timeline in Raleigh is not a facial the week before your wedding.
Treating bridal & event prep
Skin Texture & Quality
The best treatment for skin texture in Raleigh depends on what is causing the texture.
Treating skin texture & quality
Wrinkles & Fine Lines
The best treatment for wrinkles in Raleigh depends entirely on the kind of wrinkle you are treating.
Treating wrinkles & fine lines
Common questions
Crow's Feet: common questions
It should not. The dose is kept small and placed at the outer corner of the eye, so the lines soften while your smile stays natural.
Ready When You Are
Two ways to start: book the specific treatment you came for, or book a consultation and we will build your plan together.
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7718 Six Forks Road, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27615