How to remove crow's feet?
Updated on • Reviewed by Dr. Gustavo Sordo, plastic surgeon
Crow's feet are expression wrinkles that appear in the part external of the eyesThese wrinkles form with the Over the years and provide an effect of fatigue, sadness or tirednessWhy do they appear? How to get rid of crow's feet? Can they be avoided?When there is also excess skin on the eyelid or bags under the eyes, the treatment is no longer just for crow's feet: it is a blepharoplasty in Madrid , as in the cases shown in the photos in this article.
Why do crow's feet appear?
Crow's feet are not directly related to skin aging but rather the Facial expressiveness plays a very important role in its appearance. People who gesticulate a lot with their face and have exaggerated facial expressions tend to have more pronounced crow's feet than those who do not have as much facial expression. In addition, the lack of hydration on the skin and the Excessive sun exposure causes crow's feet to become more prominent.
Can we prevent the appearance of crow's feet?
We cannot fight against the passage of time but we can delay the appearance of crow's feet taking into account these recommendations:- Always use high protection sun cream 365 days a year.
- Avoid tobacco smoke.
- Having an good facial cleansing routine every day.
- Moisturize the area with creams rich in aloe vera.
How can we get rid of crow's feet?
In the market there are A multitude of aesthetic treatments to reduce crow's feet But, as we have said before, the appearance of crow's feet is mainly due to the facial expression of each person and although These treatments provide us with hydration in the eye contour, the fact of always carrying out the the same gestures will cause crow's feet to continue to appear.When crow's feet are accompanied by excess skin, bags, or dark circles, the appropriate assessment is a blepharoplasty: the plastic surgery technique that Corrects the appearance of the skin around the eyes and treats bags and droopy eyelids. Plastic surgery clinic in Madrid by Dr. Sordo, plastic surgeon in MadridWe perform blepharoplasty using the technique called “No Touch”. It's a minimally invasive technique. The important thing is that you're evaluated by a plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon: they'll tell you which treatment is right for you. “No Touch” We aim for natural results, respecting the anatomy of the eyelid.If you want to know which treatment is right for you, request an evaluation with Dr. Sordo.It's important to distinguish between two things that are often confused, because the treatment differs completely. Dynamic wrinkles —those that only appear when making facial expressions—respond well to neuromodulators . Static wrinkles , those visible even when the face is at rest, indicate that the skin has lost quality and volume, and in these cases, neuromodulators alone won't erase them: the skin needs to be treated and volume restored, and lipofilling provides longer-lasting results than fillers.
And a word of caution we always give: in this area, less is more . A completely static gaze is instantly noticeable and, paradoxically, ages the expression. We aim for a rested, not frozen, look. When there is also excess skin on the eyelid or the eyebrow has drooped, no injectable treatment will solve the problem: in those cases, a blepharoplasty or brow lift is the appropriate solution.
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Dr. Gustavo Sordo
Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Member No. 282858125.
Content clinically reviewed by Dr. Gustavo Sordo. Last review: October 2, 2026.