What Are Bunny Lines?
Bunny lines are dynamic wrinkles that appear on either side of the nose, usually caused by repeated facial expressions such as smiling, laughing, or squinting. While these lines are typically not present in youth, as we age, the skin loses elasticity, and repeated muscle movements cause these lines to become more noticeable.
These lines are the subtle wrinkles that appear on the sides of your nose when you scrunch your face or smile widely. While these lines are often a natural result of facial expressions and aging, they can become more pronounced over time and may even be visible when your face is at rest. If you're looking for a non-surgical, minimally invasive way to reduce or eliminate bunny lines, Botox is one of the most effective and popular treatments available.
Causes of Bunny Lines:
Facial expressions
The primary cause of bunny lines is the repeated scrunching of the nose during expressions like smiling or frowning.Aging
As collagen and elastin production in the skin decreases with age, the skin becomes less resilient, and wrinkles become more pronounced.Botox in other areas
Ironically, Botox treatments in other parts of the face, such as the forehead or around the eyes, can sometimes cause bunny lines to appear more prominently. When certain facial muscles are relaxed with Botox, other muscles may become overactive to compensate, leading to the development of bunny lines.Bunny Lines Removal
Botox injections target the nasalis muscle, which contracts when you scrunch your nose. By injecting small amounts of Botox into specific points around the nose, the muscle is relaxed, preventing it from contracting and thus softening the appearance of bunny lines.
