The skin around the eyes shows movement more than almost anywhere else on the face, which is why crow’s feet are often one of the earliest visible signs of aging. Patients notice these lines catching light in photos, appearing more pronounced when they smile, or making them look more fatigued than they actually feel.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Heistein offers Botox® for crow’s feet in Fort Worth and Southlake, using precise dosing to soften these lines while keeping a patient’s smile looking genuinely their own.
Crow’s feet form from the orbicularis oculi, the muscle encircling the eye that contracts every time you smile, laugh, or squint. Because the skin in this area is thinner than skin elsewhere on the face and contains less underlying support tissue, it tends to crease more readily and shows the effects of sun exposure and repeated movement earlier than other regions.
For many patients, these lines are only visible during expression at first. Over time, as collagen production slows, the creases can become etched into the skin even when the face is at rest.
Because the orbicularis oculi sits so close to the eye and interacts with neighboring muscles that control eyelid position and upper cheek movement, treating crow’s feet leaves little margin for error. Imprecise placement or excessive dosing in this area can alter the shape of a smile or create unevenness near the eye.
Dr. Heistein’s approach to Botox® for crow’s feet reflects the same minimally invasive philosophy that defines his broader surgical practice: use the smallest, most targeted intervention needed to achieve the goal. Rather than treating the entire orbicularis oculi uniformly, he adjusts placement based on how each patient’s muscle activity creates their specific pattern of lines.
Dr. Jonathan Heistein is a board-certified plastic surgeon and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons who has treated patients in Fort Worth and Southlake for more than two decades. His training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery gives him a working knowledge of periorbital anatomy that extends beyond injectable technique alone.
Before treating crow’s feet, Dr. Heistein evaluates a patient’s facial structure, expression patterns, and skin quality to understand how their lines behave during movement, not just how they appear at rest. This assessment shapes both the placement and the amount of product used, allowing him to soften fine lines without limiting the natural mechanics of a smile. Patients who want their eyes to still look expressive and alive after treatment are often drawn to this more conservative, anatomy-first method.
Patients choose Botox® at Dr. Heistein’s practice because it can:
If fine lines around your eyes are affecting your confidence, Dr. Jonathan Heistein can help you achieve smoother, more rested-looking results. Contact our Fort Worth or Southlake office today to schedule your consultation.
