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Can Botox Help with Bunny Lines?
Yes, Botox works well for bunny lines, the diagonal wrinkles that appear on the sides of the nose when you scrunch it up. Those lines come from contraction of the nasalis muscle, and Botox relaxes that muscle just as it does elsewhere in the face, softening the crease without affecting how your nose functions. It's a small, low-volume treatment, and most patients see a good result within a few days that lasts several months, similar to the timeline for other Botox areas.
One thing worth watching for: the nasalis sits close to muscles that control the upper lip, so injecting too close to that border can occasionally cause temporary asymmetry in a smile. Precise placement and a conservative dose matter here more than in some other areas. In our Tri-Valley practice in Dublin this is a quick add-on to a Botox visit for many patients treating the glabella or crow's feet. A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon or experienced injector can confirm dosing tailored to your anatomy.
Clinical Context
The nasalis muscle sits at the top of the nose and includes fibers that cross the bridge and others that flare near the nostrils. Bunny lines appear when this muscle tightens, often alongside the muscle between the eyebrows. Because the nasalis lies close to muscles that help lift the upper lip, treatment in this area calls for smaller doses and careful placement compared to larger areas like the forehead.
