Botox for bunny lines on the nose
Bunny lines are the wrinkles that appear on the bridge of the nose, especially noticeable when smiling. These lines, also known as nasal sidewall "scrunch lines," can sometimes give a false impression of distaste.
Understanding the Muscles Behind Bunny Lines
Bunny lines are primarily caused by the contraction of the transverse part of the Nasalis muscle, which is responsible for wrinkling the bridge of the nose.
Botox Treatment for Bunny Lines
Injection Technique
The patient is comfortably seated on a bed with the backrest elevated.
The treatment area is cleaned thoroughly.
The skin over the Nasalis muscle is marked with a skin marker to guide the injections.
Botox injections are placed high on the nose, to the sides of the bridge, targeting areas with the most wrinkling.
Injections are done very superficially into the skin over the Nasalis muscle, allowing the Botox to diffuse into the muscle below.
Care is taken to avoid injecting too far to the sides (laterally) or too low (inferiorly) to prevent affecting the Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi muscle, which runs down the side of the nose to the upper lip.
The injections are administered quickly, typically taking about 30 seconds.
Light pressure is applied to the area to minimize bruising.
The skin marker marks are then wiped off.
Botox Dosage for Bunny Lines:
For women: 2-6 units per side
For men: 4-8 units per side
Aftercare Instructions
Minor bruising may occur but can be easily covered with makeup and usually resolves within a few days.
The effects of Botox typically start to appear within 3-10 days and can last between 2 to 7 months, depending on the dosage and the patient's individual metabolism. Some people may metabolize Botox faster than others.
First-time patients might be asked to return after 2-3 weeks for a follow-up and possible additional treatment if needed.
Most patients choose to have the treatment repeated once or twice a year.