✅ What it is

• “Crow’s feet” are the fine lines and wrinkles radiating from the outer corners of the eyes, usually from smiling, squinting, or repeated muscle movement.
• The treatment uses a neuromodulator (commonly a botulinum toxin product) injected into the muscle around the outer eye (the orbicularis oculi) to relax the muscle so the lines smooth out and become less visible.
• It’s minimally invasive, often done quickly in a clinic setting, with little downtime.

     ⚙️ How the procedure typically works

• Consultation: The provider assesses your eye-area anatomy, how strong your muscle movements are (when you smile or squint), skin quality, and discusses expected outcome (smoother lines, refreshed look).
• Injection session: After marking the key points, small injections are placed into the outer eye area. The session usually takes ~5-15 minutes for just the crow’s feet area.
• Onset and duration:
• Initial effect typically appears within ~3-7 days.
• Peak visible smoothing often around ~2 weeks.
• Duration: often about 3-4 months, sometimes a bit longer depending on individual factors (muscle strength, which brand used, treatment frequency).
• Downtime: Usually very minimal — you can return to most normal activities quickly. Slight redness or tiny swellings possible, but major downtime is uncommon.

     💰 Typical cost range in Seoul

• As a rough guide: many clinics list the cost for the crow’s-feet area in the ball-park of ₩50,000 to ₩150,000 KRW (roughly equivalent to ~USD $40–115) per session.
• Some lower-cost menus may show even starting prices around ₩40,000 KRW for basic brands. Lienjang Clinic Korea+1
• Cost depends on: brand of neuromodulator, number of units needed, clinic reputation/location, whether multiple areas are treated together.

     🧐 What to ask / check before you go ahead

• Which brand of neuromodulator will be used (domestic Korean brand vs international brand), and authenticity.
• How many units or injection sites will be used for your crow’s-feet (dose depends on muscle strength, severity of lines).
• The injector’s experience with the outer-eye area — important because anatomy is delicate (skin thin, close to eye).
• What your realistic outcome is: you want smoother lines, not a “frozen face” look.
• After-care instructions: what you should avoid (e.g., rubbing the area, heavy exercise, sauna) and how to maximise result.
• Maintenance plan: When you might need a follow-up, how long effect may last for you personally.
• Cost transparency: Confirm total cost including consultation, injection, follow-up (if any) and whether there are any hidden fees.

     📋 Smart tips & after-treatment care

• After the injection: Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area for at least 24 hours as this may spread the toxin.
• Minimise heavy eye/face expression (especially squinting or large smiles) for the first day if advised.
• Avoid heavy exercise, sauna, hot yoga, or excessive heat on the treated area for the first 24-48 hours if your clinic recommends.
• Use good sun protection around your eyes — sun exposure deepens lines and undermines anti-wrinkle treatments.
• Keep your skin around the eyes well-hydrated and support collagen (e.g., gentle eye creams, good sleep) for best long-term effect.
• Be realistic: if you have very deep “static” wrinkles (visible at rest, not just when you smile) then Botox alone may help reduce movement-lines but might need filler or laser adjuncts for full smoothing.
• Keep a record of the brand/dose used — useful for repeat treatments and tracking how long it lasted.