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?

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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.

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... more

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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... more

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)

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

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!

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.

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... more

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.