Aesthetics

Smoothing Laugh Lines in Zurich

Laugh lines, colloquially known as crow’s feet, refer to the characteristic small wrinkles around the eyes. Many of our patients consider these a „thorn in the eye“. Depending on individual facial expressions, these lines can develop at a young age and make the eye area look tired or aged. Emotions like laughter or deep thought exacerbate the unwanted crow’s feet.

Other causes include squinting in bright sunlight and natural skin aging. The smoothing of laugh lines is one of the most effective and common anti-aging treatments worldwide.

The undesired lines can be significantly reduced, and in some cases even completely eliminated, through filler injections. At the Swiss Derma Clinic in Zurich, we use botulinum toxin, Skinboosters, and Hyaluronic Acid. The best method depends on the depth of the wrinkles, your skin type, and the desired result. For optimal wrinkle smoothing, these treatments can be combined. For instance, botulinum toxin can extend the longevity of hyaluronic fillers.

We use botulinum toxin to treat dynamic laugh lines. The active ingredient temporarily blocks the nerve impulses of the muscles, thereby smoothing the skin – wrinkles are visibly reduced. The effect lasts between four months and a year. Hyaluronic Acid, on the other hand, fills deeper and static wrinkles, resulting in a youthful appearance. Its longevity is roughly equivalent to botulinum toxin injections. Should the depth of the wrinkles increase again, the injections for laugh lines and crow's feet can be repeated at any time. We exclusively use highly compatible preparations in our practice in Zurich. Intolerances are rare – and there's no downtime!

Here's how the laugh line injections in Zurich work:

Our specialist doctors inject the muscle-relaxing botulinum toxin or the Hyaluronic filler in tiny amounts directly under the skin. If you are worried about the injections, we first apply a light numbing cream. You will then hardly feel anything during the treatment. The injection of the laugh lines only takes a few minutes, and generally, one session suffices.

We recommend a comprehensive consultation with our experienced team in advance. This way, we can find the right treatment for your laugh lines and crow's feet. Besides injections, we have other procedures. The most common include:

Injection of laugh lines with botulinum toxin
Injections with Hyaluronic Acid
Combinations of botulinum toxin and Hyaluronic Acid
Laser treatment of eye wrinkles and under-eye bags
Mesotherapy of the upper face region

Would you like to get rid of your crow's feet and learn more about the treatment of laugh lines? Then schedule your consultation at the Swiss Derma Clinic in Zurich today. Together, we will find the best solution for a new and youthful skin sensation.

FAQ

What are crow's feet and how do they form?

Crow's feet, also known as laugh lines, are fine lines that form in the area of the outer corners of the eyes. They are caused by squinting and blinking the eyes when laughing or blinking. As we age, the delicate skin around the eye area loses elasticity and moisture - the initially fine lines become more pronounced. Over time, dynamic wrinkles turn into static ones, which are visible even when we do not tense the eye muscles.

How can laugh lines be injected?

Laugh lines and crow's feet can be effectively treated with high-quality fillers such as hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin. In this way, we can fill in pronounced and static wrinkles and relax the tense eye muscles. The result is a gentle and natural-looking smoothing of the eye area: the gaze appears radiant, open, and more youthful again.

How long does the result of an injection for laugh lines or crow's feet last?

The duration of the eye wrinkle smoothing varies individually. The injected active ingredients are broken down again by the body's metabolism. This process takes between a few months to a year. Here, the depth of the wrinkles also plays a role, as well as individual lifestyle. Intense sun exposure, for example, leads to faster sagging of the skin. With skin boosters, biostimulators or laser treatments, the treatment results often last longer, as the overall skin structure is renewed and firmed. However, this usually requires several sessions. If the skin area is regularly injected, the durability is also extended, as fewer dynamic wrinkles form in the relaxed skin.

What are the risks of injecting crow's feet?

Like any medical treatment, injecting eye wrinkles also carries certain risks. These are exceptionally low when applied correctly. Possible side effects are slight swelling in the area of the injections, redness or bruises. Temporary sensory disturbances in the treated area and intolerances are rarely encountered with high-quality preparations. Before any treatment, we inform you about all individual risks. As a rule, there is no downtime, and you can return to the office immediately after the injection and go about your daily obligations.

Who is suitable for an injection of laugh lines and crow's feet?

Anyone who is dissatisfied with their laugh lines and wants a smoother and fresher eye area can have the laugh lines injected. It is important that the treatment is performed by an experienced and qualified specialist. At the Swiss Derma Clinic in Zurich, we specialize in the removal of eye wrinkles and can offer you a broad spectrum of treatments - also to effectively prevent new wrinkles.

Is the treatment painful?

Most of our patients find the wrinkle treatment a little bit uncomfortable. Due to the prior anesthesia and the extra fine cannulas, the injections are well tolerated. The fear of the injections is usually greater than the actual discomfort during the application.

Are there alternatives to injecting laugh lines?

In our practice in Zurich, we have various options for treating or removing laugh lines. The quickest results are seen after injections with botulinum toxin or hyaluronic acid. Depending on the skin condition and especially if the lines are only slightly pronounced, polynucleotides, PRP lifting or mesotherapy are good alternatives. Here we almost always need several sessions to achieve the desired result. Another very popular method is laser treatment. The results are also visible after a few applications and last for several months. The treatments can be combined depending on the skin structure. A professional consultation with one of our medical specialists, who are experts in the field of aesthetic medicine, is essential.

What does an injection of laugh lines cost?

The costs for injecting laugh lines and crow's feet vary depending on the filler material used and the extent of the treatment. They are usually between 300 and 500 CHF per session.

Our Q&A texts are by no means a substitute for a medical consultation. For an individual and well-founded medical assessment, we recommend a personal consultation at the Swiss Derma Clinic. We are happy to take the time for you!

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