What are these horizontal lines on the bridge of my nose called and how to get rid of them? (photo)

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They don’t point downward so I don’t know if they’re bunny lines or a different type of lines? Would botox get rid of them? If so, how many units do I need? Thank you.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

The horizontal lines that form at the bridge of the nose are due to contraction of the procerus muscle.  This issue can be treated with Botox.  The amount needed can vary by person.  Treatment of the procerus muscle is frequently done when treating the frown lines (the vertical lines between the eyebrows).

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @evelyn531. These lines are due to the procerus muscle and can be treated with Botox. I recommend seeking treatments from expert injectors who have the skill and experience to precisely inject fillers into treatment areas and avoid risks and complications.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

these are movement lines that can be improved with botox and the resting lines with fillers and peels. this is common.

at home peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (MTS roller with anteage MD ampules weekly, see linkt) should be started now to prevent further aging.

For facial rejuvenation,  I would suggest a combination approach of 
1) skin care with products and PRP/microneedling
2) PDT light therapy few times a month with growth factors
3) laser treatments like clear and brilliant regularly and a few times a year Fraxel/halo Viva, Co2/Erbium
4) Sculptra injections a few times a year for collagen production with fillers like juvederm/restylane/belotero/radiesse/bellafill
5) thermage/ultherapy for yearly skin tightening with or without PDO or cone based instalift threads for lifting
6) botox every 2-3 months to stop movement lines and prevent lines at rest
7) deep microneedling RF like Fractora/morpheus8 for tightening of the skin
8) Vascular laser like vbeam/excel V or BBL forever young treatment every quarter (3-4 months)

Best, Dr. Emer.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

The lines you are referring to are indeed bunny lines, caused by constriction of the procerus muscle. By relaxing the muscle with a neuromodulator like Botox, we can effectively smooth away the lines. The treatment is quick, relatively comfortable, and requires no downtime. Full results are evident within two weeks and typically last 3-4 months. This procedure should only be performed by an experienced, qualified injector who can place the injections with the precision necessary to achieve an optimal outcome.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. These lines are due to the Procerus muscle and can be treated with Botox. The key is to find an expert injector as this will make or break your results. Come in for a consultation!! Best wishes.
Dr. T

Rhett N. Willis, Jr., MD · Answer

These are "bunny lines" and are due to the Procerus muscle contracting. Botox should resolve this issue

Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired) · Answer

You are one of the people that has significant function of the procerus muscles with little or none of the corrugators. Botox is an excellent treatment for this.  Whether it will correct all of the lines are not is impossible to know since she did not give us a picture relaxed.  If he still have lines within the muscle is completely relaxed, you need to be using tretinoin and Obagi's ELASTIderm.  There may be other things that you can do, depending on the severity of the residual lines.

What are these horizontal lines on the bridge of my nose called and how to get rid of them? (photo)

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