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Can Botox Help with Bunny Lines?
asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 9,491 times
Tags: nose, bunny lines
I have these "bunny wrinkles" on my nose. Is there a way they can be made less visible with Botox?
49 answers to Can Botox Help with Bunny Lines?
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Botox is a good option
Botox is a good option for bunny lines in the nose. The irony is that in many cases, we see bunny lines that have been made worse by Botox injections in the area between the eyes. A few units on each side (with an experienced injector) of the nose should eliminate the bunny lines.
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Botox is the best treatment for "bunny" lines
Bunny lines are caused by contraction of the underlying muscle called the alaeque nasi. This muscle is more active in certain individuals. 2 units of Botox per side is usually adequate to achieve a nice result.
Consult your dermatologist or plastic surgeon who is experienced in Botox injections for "bunny" lines.
Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist
San Diego Dermatologist
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Botox works for Bunny lines, but may not if other facial muscles are causing them
Using a small amount of botox in the area of the bunny lines can help relax that muscle and reduce the bunny line wrinkles formed from "scrunching the nose" like in response to when a person smells something bad.
If the botox injections directly in the area of the bunny lines doesn't smooth out enough, then it is possible that the person is scrunching their nose with other muscles on the side of their nose. These muscles can also be injected, but have a higher risk of...
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George Yang, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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What's up Doc! Botox for Bunny Lines?
If Bugs Bunny were to come out of retirement, the studio would likely insist on Botox for his bunny lines!
For the average person, it really works well to minimize the horizontal line across the nose. I use it in conjunction with treatment of the glabellar area and it is very effective.
The only caution is to use an injector who is very familiar with the muscular anatomy of the face as this is an off label usage and requires a higher level of knowledge and experience to pull off...
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Kirk A. Churukian, MD
Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon
Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon
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Botox is very effective for treating "bunny lines".
Botox is a very effective treatment for "bunny lines", those wrinkles that can occur on either side of the nose.
Depending on the severity of the "bunny lines", an injection or two on each side of the nose is all you'll need for great results.
Results usually last 3-4 months.
Hope this answer helps!
Anifat Balogun, MD
(Dr. Shaney)
Anifat Balogun, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox is great for Bunny Lines
Botox is a great treatment for bunny lines. Usually with a small injection on either side of your nose, the bunny lines can be significantly reduced - however, they are seldom eliminated. As with other areas of Botox treatment, it is usually advantageous to have some residual activity to maintain normal-appearing animation. Give it a try, I think you will be happy with the results.
David Shafer, MD
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Botox is very effective treating bunny lines!
Botox is very effective treating bunny lines of the nose and cheek area. It should last three to four months. The dosage of Botox will vary somewhere between five to fifteen units, depending upon severity of the wrinkles. Find a board certified cosmetic surgeon experienced with Botox and injections in this anatomical area.
I hope this helps!
Stephen A. Goldstein, MD
Englewood Plastic Surgeon
Englewood Plastic Surgeon
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Absolutely
Botox can absolutely improve lines in this area, but I have found that they can be a bit stubborn and may require more than one treatment in some cases. Don't be surprised if you need a repeat injection, but it should work quite nicely.
Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Yes, but it is off-label
Botox can safely relax the muscle on the side of the nose responsible for "bunny lines". Off-label means it is not what the product was initially approved for but physicians have safely demonstrated its' use in different areas. This can be done alone or in combination with other treatments.
It is important to seek out a well trained plastic surgeon, dermatologist, facial plastic, or oculoplastic surgeon for your treatment plan. There are large blood vessels in this area and...
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Julius W. Few, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and Bunny Lines
Thank you for the question.
Yes, Botox works well in the treatment of “bunny lines”. Treatment may take 5 days to take effect in may last 3 to 4 months.
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Can Botox Help with Bunny Lines?
Botox can definitely be used help lessen those little lines on your nose that occur with certain facial expressions.
Steven E. Rasmussen, MD
Austin Dermatologist
Austin Dermatologist
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Botox for bunny lines
Botox works wonderful for BUNNY LINES, the little wrinkle lines that show on the side of our noses when we scrunch are faces up!
David Finkle, MD
Omaha Plastic Surgeon
Omaha Plastic Surgeon
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Yes, Botox can relax those crinkles.
Absolutely! Botox is a great way to soften bunny lines. It works by relaxing the muscles that cause this crinkling along the nose. Just a few units on each side will provide relaxation for anywhere from 3-5 months. Down time is minimal and this can be done in a quick visit in the office. Consulting with a dermatologist, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon is the first way to start the process of correcting your bunny lines.
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No bunnies for you!
“Bunny lines are cute on bunnies not on us.” As you can see Botox is one of the better approaches for treating bunny lines. You will see optimal improvements about two weeks after injections. You may need to have the procedure done more than once, so be prepared. Be sure to use a board certified dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon with much experience.
Yael Halaas, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Very Effective
Botox is very effective for bunny lines on the nose. In most cases, 4-8 units is adequate for these lines which wrinkle the skin on eitehr side of the nose.
Ivan Thomas, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Botox is great for bunny lines
The lines that occur from wrinkling the nose are called "bunny lines.". These respond well to Botox and only a few units are needed.
Dina D. Strachan, MD
New York Dermatologist
New York Dermatologist
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Bunny lines treatment using Botox or Dysport
Bunny lines are extra creases along inner nasal sidewall extending from the root of the nose, often get accentuated with expression in some individuals. Botox or Dysport is quite efficacious is minimizing these lines; however, if excessive amount is injected, it may change the contour of inner corners of both eyes and can lead to a subtle droop of the inner eyelids. Always seek to have your Botox or Dysport injection performed by experienced board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon....
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Botox for bunny lines
Botox is a great targeted treatment for many types of facial wrinkles and bunny lines are no exception. Remember to consider treatment to reverse sun damage as well to avoid recurrence of these troublesome lines!
Victoria W. Serralta, MD
Arlington Dermatologic Surgeon
Arlington Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox is Great for Bunny Lines
Thank you for your question.
Quick Answer: Botox works great for treating bunny lines.
In our San Francisco Bay Area practice we frequently have requests for treatment of wrinkles on the top of the nose (bunny lines) and we have found Botox to be the best non-surgical option. Botox targets wrinkles caused by movement of the underlying muscles and since bunny lines are formed as a result of the movement of the procerus muscle Botox is highly effective at treating them.
I hope...
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Botox = bye bye "bunny" lines!
Botox is very effective for eliminating "bunny" lines at the root of the nose. In fact, I routinely treat the bunny lines whenever I am correcting the frown lines between the brows. It doesn't require much Botox, and many times, if the frown lines are eliminated, people often "suddenly" start noticing their bunny lines that are left behind.
Hope this helps!
Dr. Y
Haresh Yalamanchili, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox Works Great on Bunny Lines
These funny little lines on your nose respond very well to Botox. I routinely inject them at the time I treat frown lines.
Randy J. Buckspan, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon
Austin Plastic Surgeon
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Botox Works Great on Bunny Lines!
Hi,
The funny wrinkles that we get from wrinkling our noses as if we smelled something bad respond great to Botox! You don't need very much, anywhere from 2-4 units to achieve a result. The important thing to remember is not to rub the area for several hours after placement to avoid migration to nearby muscles.
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Botox is great for bunny lines on the nose!
Some people get quite noticeable permanent wrinkles that run diagonally along the sides of the nose bridge from certain facial expressions. If the lines bother you and you don't just think they are cute, Botox is a great way to prevent the muscles in the area pulling the skin together, and only a small amount is needed to achieve the benefit. Don't forget to ask about it when you're treating your forehead!
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Botox is effective for "bunny lines"
Yes, Botox is effective at treating bunny lines. A single injection of 2 to 6 units on each side should prevent the muscles that wrinkles that area. I usually start people off with 3 or 4 units on each side and adjust this on subsequent treatments as necessary. Not everyone likes the effect however, on some people it looks unnaturally flat during smiling in that area. Since it lasts about 3 months, you won't be stuck with it if it isn't for you. I...
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Bye bye bunny lines
Botox is terrific for the so called "bunny lines" on the nose. I do this treatment very often especially if the action of these muscles contributes to lines under the eyes.
Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD
Charlotte Dermatologist
Charlotte Dermatologist
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Botox for "bunny lines"
"Bunny lines" are those lines or crease towards the proximal bridge of the nose. Botox can be used effectively to minimize the appearance of such lines . It typically lasts 3-4 months.
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Botox for Bunny Lines
Botox is an excellent choice for treatment of unwanted "bunny lines" on the nose. When Botox is injected properly to this area it relaxes the muscle and therefore creates a smoother appearance. Injections are done in the office and last approximately 3.5 to 4 months in duration.
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Botox for "bunny lines"
Botox is a great solution to the "bunny lines" caused by movement of the nasalis muscle. It only takes a couple of units on each side of the nose, depending on the dilution, to inactivate that muscle. Botox usually begins to work over 2-7 days and lasts approximately 3-4 months.
Best wishes,
Neil Zemmel, MD
Neil J. Zemmel, MD
Richmond Plastic Surgeon
Richmond Plastic Surgeon
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Botox works great for Bunny Lines
Botulinum toxin, e.g. BOTOX, is probably the most effective treatment for Bunny Lines. A small dose and thus small cost is required for 3-4 months of effect. My patients are very happy with the treatment results in this location.
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Botox works very well on bunny lines around the nose
Botox is very effective for treatment the active wrinkle or "bunny lines" on the nose or the side of the nose.
You will see the results in 5-14 days and it will last 3.5-4 months.
David A. F. Ellis, MD
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox is THE "Bunny Lines" Buster
Regarding: " Can Botox Help with Bunny Lines?
I have these "bunny wrinkles" on my nose. Is there a way they can be made less visible with Botox?"
Botox is a GREAT treatment for Bunny Lines. These lines are created by the contraction of a sneering muscle on the top upper portion of the nose , the Procerus. Aside from sneering and showing anger and revulsion it has no real function. A few units of Botox placed in this muscle will smooth Bunny Lines away.
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Nasalis muscle relaxation with Botox- smooth your bunny lines.
Yes! Just several units to each side of the nose will relax the nasalis muscle and smooth the crinkles we call bunny lines. Simple, painless and inexpensive. Enjoy!
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Botox can help "bunny lines"
Botox is commonly used, (off label), for the "bunny lines" on the nose. This should be done by an experienced injector. It usually works well.
Jeffrey Roth, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Botox great for "Bunny Lines"
The "bunny lines" you mention-- little wrinkles on the root of the nose, near the eyes-- responds very well to small, properly placed botox. This is definitely a nice area to treat-- you'll be happy you tried it.
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Botox or dysport for bunny lines on the nose
Botox treats dynamic wrinkles that are associated with muscle overactivity. Bunny lines on the nose are treated effectively with Botox or Dysport to cease overactivity of the nasal muscles.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Botox For Unwanted Bunny Lines
Botox can work to effectively treat unwanted bunny lines. Like other areas of the face, bunny lines come about due to excessive creasing secondary to the underlying muscle movement. Botox injected into the offending muscles can reliably stop the muscle from moving and create a much smoother, more relaxed appearance in this region.
John M. Hilinski, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox is great for bunny lines
Botox is a molecule that can be injected around muscles to help them relax. As the Bunny lines on the nose are caused by muscle contraction, Botox is a perfect solution to help erase these lines.
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B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
Miami Plastic Surgeon
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You can treat bunny lines with botox
Botox is an excellent treatment for bunny lines. Botox treats the lines by blocking the muscle that causes the wrinkles. Botox can be used to modify all the facial muscles however care has to be taken to not make you look "plastic" or "botoxed".
Ralph M. Rosato, MD
Vero Beach Plastic Surgeon
Vero Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for bunny lines
Botox is the best way to reduce the appearnace of bunny lines (so called wolf lines in men). The muscle on the upper sidewall of the nose causes them and a small bit of Botox fixes them for 4 months. If you have had them for a long time you might also need a little filler.
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Definitely Yes
Bunny lines are mainly caused by excessive movement of the nasalis muscle, an inverted horse-shoe shaped muscle at the top of the nose. Ironically these lines and horizontal lines just above them can be caused by Botox, and are sometimes called Botox lines.
They are rather simple to treat, in experienced hands. This treatment is inexpensive, only requiring 6-9 units, costing roughly $50-100.
I say in experienced hands because there is a slim muscle running along the bottom of this region...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Botox and Bunny Lines
I routinely treat the nasal "bunny lines" with Botox - it works great. I also use hyaluronic fillers in the upper nose - brow transition area and the transition zone from the nose to the cheek.
Daniel Reichner, MD
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Absolutely
Botox is a wonderful treatment for "bunny lines." As others have said, you may need more than one treatment to get full correction.
Kari L. Colen, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
New York Plastic Surgeon
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Botox killed the rabbit
Botox is a very effective method of softening the bunny lines on the nose.
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Perfect
Botox is ideal for bunny lines around the upper nose.
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Yes, but it can also be the cause of bunny lines
"Bunny lines" are easily corrected with about 5 units of Botox.
The interesting thing is that I usually see bunny lines in patients who have had a little too much Botox between their eyebrows (to correct the vertical frown lines in this area). When the muscles between the eyebrows are relaxed to much, the muscle activity of expression moves down the nose and you get bunny lines.
But regardless of the cause, a small amount of Botox injected into both sides of the upper nose is the...
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Botox is excellent to eliminate Bunny Lines
Most people think that Botox can only help the frown lines between the brows. But people hate the lines that come off at an angle from the eyes onto the nose, commonly known as Bunny Lines. Those angle lines and horizontal creases on the bridge of the nose are all caused by muscle contraction. Botox injections into those areas can work wonders to reduce or relax the lines completely. The best part is that a minimal amount of Botox is necessary to correct the problem, so the cost per unit...
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David A. Dreyfuss, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Bugged by Bunny Lines?
Many of my patients are bothered by the "Bunny Lines" on the sides of the nose, often asking me "What's up, Doc?" with these unwanted lines.
As my colleague Dr. Elmer Fudd once said, you need not "wook wike a wascawwy wabbit" anymore, now that Botox can be used to treat wrinkle lines caused by muscular over-activity. Bunny lines are caused by overactivity of the procerus, levator nasi alaequae, and compressor naris muscles, which can be easily softened by the...
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Athleo Louis Cambre, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for "Bunny Lines"
Hi Anon,
Botox is quite effective at treating the small lines on the upper sides of the nose, or "bunny lines". It only takes a small amount to get a great result. Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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Botox can tackle Bunny Wrinkles
Hello,
Botox can certainly help lessen "bunny wrinkles" of the nose.
I am glad you used the term "lessen" as well - depending on the exact location and severity of your "bunny wrinkles" it may be unwise to eliminate them entirely with Botox as adverse results to other nasal, eye or forehead muscles could occur.
Fillers can also be used for these types of wrinkles in conjunction with the Botox to achieve a nice, balanced result.
Seek a consultation with an experienced and Board certified...
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Kamran Jafri, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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