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It sounds like you are describing "bunny lines" along the sidewall of the nose. These are typically due to muscle contraction and become much more prominent with smiling. For that reason Botox tends to be the go to options. However, if the lines are folded or imprinted into the skin and present when your face is at rest, then a filler or laser resurfacing procedure might be the most effective option. This is a challenging area to safely inject fillers so please seek a consultation with an experienced physician injector well versed in facial anatomy. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
The lines on the bridge of the nose are often caused by repetitive muscle movement. Therefore, I would recommend treatment of these wrinkles with Botox first. If the wrinkles remain, they can then be filled in with a substance like Juvederm.
Botox and Fillers work very well for this. If it is from movement, then botox works best. If it is seen at rest, then lasers and fillers can help. Sometimes surgery is even an option, such as a lip lift procedure. I suggest speaking to a cosmetic dermatologist for advice, someone who specializes in facial rejuvenation. Best, Dr. Emer.
Without a photo I can only guess that the vertical lines you describe below the sides of the bridge of the nose are the very common problem referred to as "bunny lines." When present, they can be easily and quickly treated with a couple of droplets of a neuromodulator, such as Botox, Dysport or Xeomin. Not everyone has these lines upon expression. When present, however, I routinely treat them immediately following the treatment of the vertical glabellar scowl lines (frown lines, eleven lines)above the bridge and between the eyebrows. In general, in my Upper East Side Manhattan practice, I prefer Belotero Balance for fine lines and superficial wrinkles on the nose. Belotero has little to no tendency to give rise to the unwanted bluish Tyndall Effect when injected superficially into fine etched wrinkles. In my Israel satellite office, where a far greater number of regulatory agency approved fillers are available, I prefer Teosyal Redensity II for this purpose. Juvederm and Restylane have also been used for these kinds of wrinkles, especially when diluted.
Yes, while either Juvederm UP XC® or Restylane® can fill those vertical nose lines, Belotero® may be the best filler choice for those lines since it has a low viscosity (very thin) and is great for very superficial lines.