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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16 answers to “Can Botox help with bunny lines?”

A: Definitely Yes

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

 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... more

A: Botox and Bunny Lines

Daniel Reichner, MD

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.

A: Absolutely

Kari L. Colen, MD

Botox is a wonderful treatment for "bunny lines."  As others have said, you may need more than one treatment to get full correction.

A: Botox killed the rabbit

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Botox is a very effective method of softening the bunny lines on the nose.

A: Botox is very effective for treating "bunny lines".

Anifat Balogun, MD

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... more

A: Botox is the best treatment for "bunny" lines

Bryan K. Chen, MD

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... more

A: Perfect

Steven Wallach, MD

Botox is ideal for bunny lines around the upper nose. 

A: Botox is great for Bunny Lines

David Shafer, MD

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... more

A: Yes, but it can also be the cause of bunny lines

George J. Beraka, MD

"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... more

A: Botox is very effective treating bunny lines!

Stephen A. Goldstein, MD

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... more

Comments

Botox can be used to treat bunny lines but it can also cause bunny lines. If inected correctly it not only can treat those pesky lines but also provide a lift throught out the upper glabellar area. Plan on approximately 3-6 units total in that area alone.

berykute1
77 posts
8 Dec 2008

Bunny lines? Is that what they are really called?

alisemaria
1 post
4 Jan 2009

Can fillers be used for bunny lines also? Is that recommended?

R house
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28 Apr 2009

Botox in the bunny lines was a terrible mistake. My smile looks so goofy now I look like a cartoon character. It's been 4 weeks now and I'm still hiding out.

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