Laugh Lines Botox®

Laugh lines, often called crow's feet, are fine lines at the outer corners of the eyes.

They are caused by your facial expressions—especially when you laugh, smile, or squint.

Every time the circular eye muscle contracts, the skin folds slightly. Over time, these lines remain visible even when your face is at rest.

The more active your facial expressions are, the more pronounced these laugh lines can become.

Factors such as UV radiation, stress, smoking, or natural skin aging further accelerate this process.

The skin loses elasticity and firmness—wrinkles set in more quickly.

A targeted smile line treatment with Botox® at MY HEALTH & BEAUTY addresses this issue directly:

It gently relaxes the responsible muscle, allowing the skin to visibly smooth out.

During the treatment, a precisely measured dose of muscle relaxant is injected into the lateral eye muscle.

Botox® temporarily blocks signal transmission between the nerve and the muscle. The muscle can no longer contract as strongly. For you, this means:

Less muscle activity = fewer wrinkles.

Precise dosing is crucial. The goal is not a mask-like face, but a fresh, relaxed expression. At MY HEALTH & BEAUTY, we place great emphasis on a natural look. Your facial expressions remain intact—only excessive wrinkles are reduced.

First, you’ll have a personal consultation. During this session, your facial expressions will be analyzed, your goals will be discussed, and a personalized treatment plan will be created. The treatment itself usually takes only about 20 to 30 minutes:

• Cleansing and disinfecting the skin
• Precise injection of BTX into specific points
• A brief check-up and follow-up discussion

You’ll be ready to go out in public right afterward. Minor redness or slight swelling usually disappears within a short time.

The effects aren’t immediate. Over the first 3 to 7 days, the muscle begins to relax gradually. You’ll usually see the final results after 10 to 14 days.

Your skin will appear smoother, and the area around your eyes will look fresher and more alert. Many patients report that they look more relaxed without appearing “made up.”

If necessary, a fine-tuning can be performed after about two weeks.

The effects of Botox® last an average of 3 to 6 months.

This depends on various factors:

• Your individual muscle activity
• Your metabolism
• The dosage
• Your lifestyle

If you repeat the treatment regularly, the duration of the effect can often be extended. The muscle “gets used” to the reduced activity.

Important to know:

The effects wear off slowly and gradually. Your facial expressions will return step by step.

Most people find the treatment barely painful. The needles used are very fine. At most, you’ll feel a brief prick that lasts only a few seconds.

If you’re particularly sensitive, a cooling or mildly numbing cream can be applied beforehand. However, this is usually not necessary.

You can resume your normal daily activities immediately after the treatment.

That's one of the most common questions.

The clear answer:

No—not when performed by a professional.

At MY HEALTH & BEAUTY, the focus is on achieving a natural result. The goal is to reduce your laugh lines without altering your personality.

You can still laugh, smile, and express your emotions. Only the excessive wrinkling is reduced.

A “mask-like” result is usually caused by over-treatment or incorrect placement—both of which are avoided through precise, experienced treatment.

As with any medical treatment, mild side effects may occur. These include:

• Minor redness
• Minimal swelling
• Rarely, small bruises

These usually subside within a few days. Serious complications are extremely rare when the treatment is performed by a qualified professional.

It is important that the treatment be performed exclusively by qualified professionals—as is the case at MY HEALTH & BEAUTY. During the consultation, all risks will be discussed with you in a transparent manner.

This treatment is right for you if:

• You’re bothered by your crow’s feet
• You want a fresher, more alert appearance
• You want to take preventive measures against deepening wrinkles

Younger patients are also increasingly opting for gentle prevention with BTX. This is because the earlier overactive muscles are regulated, the less deeply wrinkles can form. This treatment is not suitable during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

A Botox® treatment requires experience, precision, and aesthetic sensitivity.

This is exactly where MY HEALTH & BEAUTY comes in. You’ll benefit from:

• Personalized, honest consultation
• Natural results instead of overcorrection
• High-quality muscle relaxant
• Modern, safe treatment methods

Here, you’re the center of attention. No one-size-fits-all solutions—just a treatment tailored to your face and your goals.

If you’re looking for a professional BTX treatment for smile lines that preserves your natural radiance, MY HEALTH & BEAUTY is the place to go.

Botox® is a well-established muscle relaxant that has been used in aesthetic medicine for many years.

It is an active ingredient that specifically and temporarily reduces signal transmission between nerves and muscles.

This means:

The treated muscle can no longer contract as strongly. It is precisely these muscle movements that are often the cause of expression lines such as frown lines, forehead wrinkles, or laugh lines.

When the muscle relaxes, the overlying skin visibly smooths out. Existing wrinkles appear softer, and new wrinkles are less likely to form.

Important for you to know:

Botox® works only locally at the treated site and is completely broken down by the body.

Botox® is particularly effective for so-called expression lines.

These are wrinkles caused by repeated muscle movements. Typical treatment areas include:

• Frown lines between the eyebrows
• Forehead wrinkles
• Laugh lines (crow’s feet)
• Bunny lines on the nose
• Corners of the mouth that droop

A muscle relaxant can also be used specifically in the lower face, for example, to treat severe teeth grinding or to relax the chewing muscles.

A personalized analysis of your facial expressions is always crucial. Not every wrinkle is caused by muscle activity—which is why we assess before every Botox® treatment whether it is appropriate for you.

There is no set “right” age for Botox® treatment. What matters isn’t your date of birth, but your skin and muscle activity.

Many people start with gentle preventive treatment between the ages of 25 and 35. This is often referred to as “Baby Botox®”—a very low-dose treatment designed to regulate overactive muscles early on.

If you already have pronounced expression lines, Botox® can still be very effective later on. Even at age 50 or 60, wrinkles can be significantly reduced.

It’s important that your decision is made consciously and with good advice—not out of pressure or uncertainty.