From Crepey Lids to Crow’s Feet: Can One Treatment Do It All?

Lines and creases around the eyes are common as we age. You might notice fine, thin skin on your lids that feels delicate or loose. You might also see deeper lines at the corners of your eyes when you smile. These changes are normal, but they can be frustrating.

Crepey skin on the eyelids and crow’s feet around the eyes may look alike, but they happen for different reasons. Knowing these differences helps you know what to expect from treatment.

What Are Crepey Lids?

Crepey skin looks thin and wrinkled, almost like crepe paper. It can make your upper or lower eyelids look loose or saggy. Crepey lids are often caused by:

• Loss of skin elasticity
• Sun exposure
• Aging
• Thinning skin

Crepey lids can make your eyes look tired or older, even if you feel well-rested. Some people also notice puffiness or bags under the eyes that make crepey skin more noticeable.

What Are Crow’s Feet?

Crow’s feet are lines that appear at the outer corners of the eyes, usually when you smile, squint, or laugh. Over time, these lines can remain visible even when your face is at rest. Crow’s feet are caused by:

• Repeated facial movements
• Loss of collagen in the skin
• Sun exposure
• Aging

Crow’s feet can start out as light lines, but many people notice them deepen over time.
 

Can One Treatment Help Both?

Many people hope that a single treatment can fix both crepey lids and crow’s feet. The truth is, some treatments can help both, but not all treatments work the same way for each problem.

Here is how common options compare:
 

Laser and Light-Based Therapies

Laser treatments can help stimulate your skin’s collagen production. They may improve both thin skin and fine lines. Depending on the type of laser used, they can help with mild crepey skin and light crow’s feet. These treatments may need several sessions and some time to heal.

Moisturizers and Eye Creams

These can make skin feel softer and smoother. They help with dryness and mild crepey texture, but they usually do not improve deeper lines or significant skin laxity.

Injectable Treatments

Some injectable treatments can relax the muscles that cause moving wrinkles, such as crow’s feet. These treatments can soften wrinkles when you smile or make facial expressions. However, they do not tighten loose eyelid skin.

Skin Tightening Devices

Ultrasound or radiofrequency devices warm up deeper layers of the skin, which can help the skin tighten over time. These can improve both loose skin and lines, but results usually occur slowly and may not be very noticeable.

Surgical Options

Eyelid surgery can remove excess skin, making the area look smoother. This does not directly treat crow’s feet, but it can make the whole eye area look more refreshed. Other treatments, such as resurfacing or special injections, can be used with surgery to treat crow’s feet.

Choosing What Is Right for You

The best treatment depends on your goals, skin type, age, and the extent of the changes. A treatment that helps crow’s feet may not be enough for sagging lids. Sometimes, a combination approach works best.

For more information on treatment for crepey lids and crow’s feet, visit Boozer Eyecare. Our office is in Cullman, Alabama. Call (256) 739-4000 to book an appointment today.