Mabrie Facial Institute 166 Geary Street Floor 1300 San Francisco, CA 94108 Phone: (415) 445-9513 Text/SMS: (866) 618-9459 Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Crow’s feet are “dynamic wrinkles” at the outer corners of the eyes caused by repeated smiling or squinting. If you’re constantly searching for the best eye cream for crow’s feet or a natural alternative to BOTOX, you’ve probably been disappointed because topical treatments alone can’t smooth away expression lines.
Mabrie Facial Institute in San Francisco offers two pathways for brighter eyes: an i360 Full Face treatment for patients seeking complete, balanced rejuvenation across multiple areas of the face and targeted BOTOX for crow’s feet around the eyes.
ABOUT OUR PATIENTThis gentleman in his late 30s came to MFI looking to achieve a more youthful, refreshed appearance while maintaining his natural facial expressions. His primary concern was the appearance of crow’s feet around his eyes, particularly when smiling. He was interested in softening visible wrinkles without looking frozen o... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENTThis lovely woman came to Mabrie Facial Institute wanting to soften visible signs of aging and restore a more refreshed, youthful appearance. Her primary concerns were the forehead wrinkles, frown lines, and crow's feet that became more noticeable with facial expressions. She wanted smoother skin and a more relaxed app... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This vibrant woman in her 60s came to MFI hoping to soften the deepening crow’s feet around her eyes, lines that had become more pronounced over time and made her feel older than she felt inside. Along with the fine lines, she’d noticed a heaviness in the brows that contributed to a more tired or hooded appearance. Her go... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This is a beautiful, long-time patient of ours who came in for a maintenance visit to address the wrinkles around her eyes and nasolabial folds when smiling. She felt she looked tired and the increased lines with facial expressions bothered her. She wanted to look more rested and refresh her overal... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This patient in his 40s came to us at the encouragement of his wife, who noticed that fine lines around his eyes and deeper wrinkles between his brows were giving him a more serious appearance than his naturally upbeat personality. His primary concern was softening his crow’s feet, while still looking like himself — just... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This patient, an active professional woman, wanted a refreshed look for her eye area. She noticed fine lines developing at the corners of her eyes, commonly known as crow’s feet. These lines became more pronounced with smiling and expressions, leading her to explore non-surgical options for treatment. Living in San Franci... Read More
MFI TREATMENT PLAN Wrinkles along the eyes, also known as, 'crow's feet'. These wrinkles occur with smiling or squinting. By placing Botox or Dysport wrinkles can be reduced. Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT Our patient, a busy Nurse, sought to soften the crow's feet, while retaining her natural expressions, with the ultimate goal of expressing herself freely while eliminating those pesky wrinkles.MFI TREATMENT PLAN To address her concerns, we developed a comprehensive treatment plan. BOTOX was skillfully ad... Read More
Your treatment begins with our exclusive Illumination 360°® Facial Analysis. By studying how your eyes, brows, and cheeks move together at rest and in expression, your Injector can determine whether your crow’s feet should be treated on their own or as part of a broader plan.
i360 Full Face
With i360 Full Face, your Injector looks beyond a single wrinkle or expression line to understand how the entire face is aging, moving, and reflecting light. This comprehensive treatment considers the upper face, midface, lower face, and profile together, using fillers and neuromodulators as part of one masterfully coordinated plan.
We used BOTOX to smooth crow's feet and filler to refine her nose, under eyes, chin, and jawline as part of our patient's i360 Full Face plan. The result is a brighter eye area and balanced contours from every angle.
As part of our full-face approach, we rejuvenated the eye area with BOTOX to soften crow's feet and subtly lift the brows. We then restored volume to the under eyes, cheeks, and jawline to create smoother transitions in the mid- and lower face.
We used BOTOX to smooth crow's feet and filler to refine her nose, under eyes, chin, and jawline as part of our patient's i360 Full Face plan. The result is a brighter eye area and balanced contours from every angle.
As part of our full-face approach, we rejuvenated the eye area with BOTOX to soften crow's feet and subtly lift the brows. We then restored volume to the under eyes, cheeks, and jawline to create smoother transitions in the mid- and lower face.
BOTOX for Crow’s Feet
Dr. Mabrie uses botulinum toxin injections, such as BOTOX or Dysport® (another neuromodulator), to temporarily relax the muscles that cause expression-based wrinkles and lines, such as crow’s feet. Younger patients often get neuromodulator injections as a “prejuvenation” treatment to prevent or delay the formation of crow’s feet in the first place.
We injected BOTOX into the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes to relax the muscles that were contracting and forming the overlying wrinkles for youthful rejuvenation.
By skillfully administering BOTOX to the crow's feet, we softened the wrinkles when our patient smiles, resulting in a noticeably smoother upper face at rest and in motion.
The cost of your crow’s feet treatment depends on the option recommended during your consultation. Some patients benefit from BOTOX around the eyes alone, while others achieve the best results with a more comprehensive i360 Signature treatment. You can find the most updated pricing information on our dedicated pricing page.
Once your crow’s feet have been addressed, you’ll enter into the maintenance phase of treatment. This means you only need to come in about every 3 to 4 months for BOTOX touch-ups.
Qualified borrowers may be eligible for 0% financing for 6 to 12 months through CareCredit and Alphaeon medical financing.
The MFI Advantage
MFI focuses exclusively on injectables and has set the bar in the art and science of fillers for more than 15 years. Dr. Mabrie, trained as a facial plastic surgeon, has dedicated thousands of hours to refining the most innovative, effective, and safe techniques for injectables. There is no other practice in the Bay Area with the level of experience, education, and passion for injectables you’ll find at MFI.
Your eyes and cheeks are a big part of virtually all your facial expressions. When you smile or laugh, your cheeks lift, folding the skin in the area beneath the eyes. Squinting and frowning also crease the skin at the outer corners of the eye. Over many years, these creases become worn into the skin in a fan-like pattern that resembles a bird’s foot, hence the name.
Excessive Squinting
Squinting is a normal reaction to bright light or difficulty reading small print, but you may be squinting more often than you should. If you have eyes that are very sensitive to light, you may be squinting without being aware of it. Also, you may be chronically squinting if you need corrective lenses or a stronger prescription.
Diminished Skin Quality
No matter how well you take care of your skin, it will eventually begin to lose its elasticity and firmness. As you lose fat and your body starts producing less collagen, you’ll see expression lines forming and other signs of aging. This is accelerated in people who smoke, get a lot of sun exposure, and don’t prioritize good skin care.
Consultation and Planning for Your Crow’s Feet Treatment
Your First Visit
Erasing your crow’s feet starts with a thorough consultation with one of the amazing Injectors at our stunning San Francisco office. We take time to get to know you and to educate you about our process and about the injectables we will use in your procedure. Your Injector will be sure to answer all your questions during the process.
Next, we take professional-level photographs of your face from all angles. We reference these photos at every visit to identify your concerns and monitor your progress. Using both the photos and the in-person examination, we map out a customized treatment plan tailored to your anatomy and goals.
Your personalized treatment plan may include any or all of the following:
Injections into the orbicularis oculi muscles to relax them and erase your crow’s feet
Optional additional treatment to adjacent areas for a more comprehensive upper-face refresh
Please plan to spend up to 90 minutes in the office for your first visit, which includes consultation, prep, treatment, photography, aftercare education, and scheduling your next appointment.
Your Crow’s Feet BOTOX Procedure
If we agree that a neuromodulator is the best solution for your crow’s feet, we will usually proceed with treatment right away. We will have you wash your face with an antiseptic cleanser to prevent infection, then mark the injection sites.
The skilled Injectors at MFI use a tiny needle to carefully inject BOTOX or Dysport into the muscles beneath the crow’s feet. The product blocks nerve signals to the muscle, and once those muscles relax (in about 5 to 7 days), the skin smooths, and the crow’s feet fade.
For the best BOTOX experience, follow these tips in advance of your appointment:
A few days before your appointment, restrict blood thinners, such as anti-inflammatories, fish oil, and alcohol. Limiting these will reduce your risk of bruising after your BOTOX injections.
DO NOT discontinue prescribed, medically necessary medications.
Eat and drink a normal breakfast or lunch prior to your appointment; low blood sugar can make patients lightheaded during treatment.
Recovery & Aftercare
Immediately after BOTOX for crow’s feet, you may experience minor swelling, bruising (rarely), tenderness, and redness at the injection sites. These are normal side effects and are most apparent 24 to 48 hours after treatment. Most patients return to their routine activities the same day.
Swelling
Swelling is usually limited to the injection points and is typically minor
This minor swelling should resolve within 48 hours
Bruising
Bruising is normal, but fairly uncommon with neuromodulator injections
Redness & Discomfort
Often minimal and lasting just a day or two
Injection sites may be tender to the touch
Downtime
No downtime required
May return to work immediately after treatment
May resume normal exercise the next day
Because we know you have questions about your recovery process, we created an entire page dedicated to BOTOX and dermal filler aftercare.
While everyone will have lines at the corners of their eyes eventually, there are things you can do to hold them off for as long as possible. Always protect your eyes from the sun, keep your corrective lenses’ prescription up to date, and take regular breaks from looking at a screen. You may also consider preventative BOTOX—starting neuromodulators at an earlier age, before the crow’s feet become etched in your skin.
Are there any “natural” ways to treat crow’s feet?
If “natural” means something that doesn’t require a medical professional, then the answer is no. When a product or a treatment claims to be “better than BOTOX” for crow’s feet, you can skip it. The only way to soften crow’s feet is to relax the muscles that pull on your skin and cause wrinkles. Neuromodulators like BOTOX Cosmetic are designed specifically for treating these dynamic wrinkles.
Can fillers help with crow’s feet?
If neuromodulator injections aren’t enough to erase deeply etched static crow’s feet (those that don’t go away even when the area is relaxed), dermal fillers can be a good option. Our Injectors can use a hyaluronic acid filler suited for the under eye area to fill beneath the lines and create a smooth surface.
If you’re ready to be free of your crow’s feet, request a consultation online with one of our expert Injectors, or call us at
(415) 445-9513 to schedule your appointment. If you’ll be visiting us from outside the area, our Fly in for Your Procedure page was created just for you to help make planning your trip as smooth as possible.
Reviewed for clinical accuracy by Dr. David Mabrie on November 13th, 2026.
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