Bunny Lines Botox: Smooth the Diagonal Lines on the Nose
Bunny lines are the diagonal wrinkles that appear on the sides of the nose when you scrunch it or laugh. Subtle and often overlooked, but very noticeable once treated — and one of the most common add-ons to upper-face Botox.
Bunny Lines: Small Detail, Meaningful Result
Bunny lines form from repeated contraction of the nasalis muscle — the muscle that wrinkles the nose during laughing, smiling, and expressive facial movement. They appear as diagonal lines radiating from the upper bridge of the nose outward across the nasal sidewalls. Though often subtle, they tend to deepen with age and become more apparent as the surrounding areas are treated.
Botox in small, targeted doses (typically 4-6 units total) relaxes the nasalis and softens these lines significantly. Treatment is quick and precise. It is one of those additions that completes the overall upper-face result. Patients who have already treated their forehead, glabella, and crow’s feet often notice the bunny lines stand out comparatively, making this a natural next step at the same or a follow-up visit.
When the frontalis and glabella are treated, the nasalis muscle can compensate with increased activity, making bunny lines appear more prominent than before treatment. This is called muscle compensation, and it is one reason experienced injectors assess the full face before isolating areas. If you have had upper-face Botox elsewhere and noticed new nasal lines, this is likely why. Your provider evaluates the full upper face at every consultation to anticipate and prevent this.
All Botox treatments at Tactus Health are performed by Dr. Ashar N., DNP, APRN, FNP-C, not a technician. Every treatment includes a two-week follow-up assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. They are frequently treated as an add-on to upper-face Botox. Patients who have had their forehead and glabella treated often notice bunny lines become more visible comparatively, making them a natural next step. The treatment is small enough to be added to an existing appointment in most cases.
Yes, this happens. When the frontalis and glabella muscles are relaxed, the nasalis can compensate with increased activity, making bunny lines more prominent than before. This is called muscle compensation and is well-documented. It is one reason a full-face assessment before treating any single area matters. Your provider reviews the full upper face at every consultation.
Typically 4-6 units total, split 2-3 units per side. It is a small and targeted treatment. The exact amount depends on the depth of the lines and the strength of the nasalis, which your provider assesses during consultation.
At rest, the change is minimal. The nasalis is an expression muscle and is mostly active during facial movement. At rest, your nose will look identical. The difference appears when you scrunch your nose or laugh, where the lines will be significantly softened or absent. Over time, repeated relaxation of the muscle prevents the lines from deepening further.
In most cases, yes. If you are already scheduled for forehead, glabella, or crow’s feet treatment, bunny lines can typically be added at the same visit. Let your provider know during your consultation that you are interested in treating bunny lines so they can plan the full upper-face treatment accordingly.
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