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Can Botox Correct Nose Crease?

asked 2 years ago by Sue1949 in Chapel Hill, NC
Latest answer by Ben Behnam, MD
Question viewed 3,875 times
Tags: nose, female, crease

Will Botox or another injectable filler correct a horizontal crease at the top of my nose (between my eyebrows)? It's NOT the 11 that most people are concerned with.

14 answers to Can Botox Correct Nose Crease?

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A horizontal crease, above your nose, is correctable with BOTOX along with Injectable Fillers.

This horizontal crease between your eyebrows is almost impossible to completely eliminate. I know that BOTOX is supposed to work wonders for this wrinkle (caused by the procerus muscle), but I have not found that to be the case. I might start with 25u BOTOX to rejuvenate the eyebrows, and then fill the line 1 - 2 weeks later after the BOTOX has taken effect. I hope this is helpful for you.
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fixing horizontal lines between the eyebrows

Botox will work very well for these. Any doctor who is trained in using Botox should know that the procerus muscle is responsible for these lines. However, in addition to muscle activity, sun damage and aging in general may make these lines deeply creased in the skin and fairly resistant to correction. The key is to keep Botox treatment on a consistent basis and occasionally you might need to add a filler injection.
Stella Desyatnikova, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for horizontal crease on the upper nose

The horizontal crease on the upper nose comes from the contraction of the procerus muscle. This can be injected with Botox at the same time as injecting the other glabellar frown muscles. If the line is deep enough and long standing, you might need fillers as suggested by Dr. Aldea in addition to the Botox.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for horizontal lines on nose

Botox is a muscle relaxer and works great on dynamic lines. It works very well on the vertical lines in the frown area but can also be injected for the horizontal lines at the base of the nose. It works great there too. Dr. Behnam.
Ben Behnam, MD

Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox, Wrinkle Treatment, Beverly Hills Botox, Los Angeles Botox

 I have used Botox in my practice for over 20 years.  Yes, Botox or Dysport can and is often used to soften the horizontal line at the very top of the nose.  There is a nasal muscle in this area of the nose, called the Procerus Muscle, that can be weakend using either Botox or Dysport.  The treatment takes a few minutes and would need to be repeated at 4-6 month intervals to maintain the desired effect.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox or Dysport treatment of creases or lines on the nose

Botox or Dysport can be very helpful in eliminating the horizontal crease on the upper nose and the lines on the side of the nose or "bunny lines". These lines are caused by contractions of the procerus muscle. When the muscle contractions are relaxed by injections of botox, the lines are significantly improved. Very deep creases, especially those that have present for many years, may need injection of a filler such as Restylane or Juvederm in addition to the botox for a more... more
Alison Stallings, MD

Tarrytown Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox or Dysport can treat nose creases

That line you describe is caused by the procerus muscle, which can definitely be treated with Botox or Dysport. This muscle is usually treated at the same time as the ones that cause the "11s" (the corrugators).
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Botox or fillers can be used for creases across nose bridge

How do you treat creases along the bridge of the nose? I usually start off with Botox first to see if the line goes away because of animation. Sometimes the line is pretty deep causing a dermal depression. I will then fill it out with a small amount of a filler.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Erase nose wrinkles with botox

Botox works very well for nose lines. It can erase both the transverse upper line[s], & the lines on the sides [bunny lines]. The whole procedure takes less than 5 minutes.
Khaled El-Hoshy, MD

Detroit Dermatologic Surgeon

www.elhoshy.com

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Is Botox good for nose wrinkles?

Hi Sue1949 - Botox or Dysport would probably be great for those lines.  If you need a filler, this can be placed simultaneously.  The Botox will last about 3 months, so if it works plan on repeating it.  The filler may last 6-12 months depending on the type of filler used. 
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Combine filler with the Botox, but you need a pro

The procerus muscle is the culprit, so Botox or Dysport will definitely help. In many, it is all you need, but if you are older, with sun damaged skin, and the line has been there a while, some Restylane or Juvederm with the Botox is magic. The reason you need a pro, it this area can suffer the necrosis complication if injected too deeply. Go to a seasoned cosmetic doctor.
Mary Lupo, MD

New Orleans Dermatologist
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Botox for bridge of nose crease

Botox is often used for this horizontal crease. some creases are deep from years of skin contraction that fillers can be injected after the botox has had a chance to inhibit the muscular movement underneath the skin. Fillers in this area need to be thinner rather than the thick fillers, and small volumes as there is a risk of circulation problems in the middle forehead above this area which can lead to scarring. This happens infrequently but that is why it is worth doing the Botox first.... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Botox can effectively treat nose lines

The lines on the sides of your nose when seen laughing or squinting or pulling your brows together  are called bunny lines. These are very effectively treated with either Botox or Dysport. 
Janet M. Neigel, MD

West Orange Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Correction of Nose Wrinkles with Botox

A picture would be useful. Barring that I can tell you that ACTIVE wrinkles (those that appear ONLY when you show emotion) will be smoothed by Botox while REST wrinkles (those who are there regardless of your resting, smiling or wrinkling your forehead) will at best be only mildly improved with Botox. For a wrinkle to appear, the underlying facial muscle has to contract and shorten the skin above causing the wrinkle. If the muscle is weakened, the wrinkling cannot occur. But - once the... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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