What’s the Best Treatment for Deep Wrinkles on the Face?
May 6, 2024
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Mabrie Facial Institute
166 Geary Street
Floor 1300
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 445-9513
Text/SMS: (866) 618-9459
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
The name is adorable, but if you have bunny lines, you may not think they’re cute. These are the horizontal lines atop the bridge of the nose, between the eyes, that are formed when you scrunch up your nose (like a bunny). They can become etched into your skin, making you look tense or aged. At Mabrie Facial Institute in San Francisco, BOTOX for bunny lines is a popular standalone treatment, but we often combine it with a more comprehensive treatment package for the forehead and brow. Whether you want to fix or prevent bunny lines, BOTOX from one of our amazing Injectors is your best bet for seamless, natural-looking results.
How To Get Rid of Bunny Lines: Your Treatment Options at MFI
At MFI, we take the time to evaluate your concerns and determine whether bunny lines can be treated individually or if a more comprehensive rejuvenation package would give you better results.
Targeted Bunny Lines Treatment
We use botulinum toxin injections, such as BOTOX or Dysport®, to temporarily relax the muscles responsible for causing wrinkles and lines. Our skilled Injectors administer the neurotoxin to the nasalis muscle to reduce the appearance of bunny lines. In younger patients, this approach can actually prevent bunny lines from forming.
We used BOTOX to erase bunny lines on our PA-C Injector Kimberly, who disliked the lines that formed on her nose when she smiled.
BOTOX for Forehead & Brow Package
For most people, bunny lines aren’t an isolated concern. They usually start bothering you about the same time as other expression lines in the upper face, like crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles, and frown lines. The BOTOX for Forehead & Brow package provides more comprehensive results and represents a cost savings over treating each concern individually.
This woman’s bunny lines were softened as part of a full forehead and brow treatment, including forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet.
How Much Does Bunny Lines Treatment Cost?
A targeted treatment of the bunny lines includes up to 20 units of BOTOX and is priced based on the Injector. If you choose to purchase our Forehead & Brow Package, it includes up to 40 units of BOTOX. Please visit our dedicated pricing page for the most current cost information.
Once your lines have been erased, you’ll enter into the maintenance phase of treatment. This means you only need to come in about every 3 to 4 months for touch-ups.
Qualified borrowers may be eligible for 0% financing for 6 to 12 months through CareCredit and Alphaeon medical financing.
The MFI Advantage
MFI focuses exclusively on injectables, and has set the bar in the art and science of fillers for more than 15 years. Dr. Mabrie, trained as a facial plastic surgeon, has dedicated thousands of hours to carefully selecting and training our talented Injectors in the most innovative, effective, and safe techniques for injectables. There is no other practice in the Bay Area with the level of experience, education, and passion for injectables you'll find at MFI.
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The MFI Advantage
MFI focuses exclusively on injectables, and has set the bar in the art and science of fillers for more than 15 years. Dr. Mabrie, trained as a facial plastic surgeon, has dedicated thousands of hours to carefully selecting and training our talented Injectors in the most innovative, effective, and safe techniques for injectables. There is no other practice in the Bay Area with the level of experience, education, and passion for injectables you'll find at MFI.
Schedule MeWhat Causes Bunny Lines and Nose Wrinkles?
Repeated Facial Expressions
Squinting, frowning, scrunching up your nose—these are expressions you make throughout the day, every day. Each time you make these expressions, your skin creases in the same areas like at the top of your nose. A lifetime of expressions eventually etches those creases into your skin.
Overactive Muscles
Sometimes facial muscles work a little too hard, becoming overdeveloped so they never fully relax. This tension creates lines or creases on the overlying skin. For some people, overactive nasalis muscles contribute to bunny lines.
Aging/Stressed Skin
As you age, your skin becomes progressively thinner and more susceptible to damage. This can be attributed to the breakdown of fat, reduced collagen synthesis, and decreased elasticity in facial ligaments. Environmental elements such as sun exposure, pollutants, and stress further contribute to your skin’s aging. As a result, your skin can’t rebound like it did when you were younger.
Consultation and Planning for Your Bunny Lines BOTOX
Your First Visit
Your successful bunny line treatment experience starts with a thorough consultation with one of our Injectors at our chic, friendly San Francisco office. We always take the time to educate you about our process and about the products we will use in your procedure. You will be an integral part of developing a treatment plan, and your Injector will be sure to answer all your questions during the process.
Next, we take professional-level photographs of your face from all angles. We utilize these photos at every visit to identify your concerns and monitor your progress. Using both the photos and the in-person examination, we map out a customized treatment plan tailored to your anatomy and goals.
Your personalized treatment plan may include any or all of the following:
- Injections into the depressor muscles to relax them and erase your bunny lines
- Optional additional treatment to adjacent areas for a more comprehensive upper face refresh
Please plan to spend up to 90 minutes in the office for your first visit, which includes consultation, prep, treatment, photography, aftercare education, and scheduling your next appointment.
Your Bunny Lines BOTOX Procedure
If at your initial appointment, we agree that BOTOX is right for you, we will usually proceed with treatment immediately. We will have you wash your face with an antiseptic cleanser to prevent infection, followed by “before” photos and marking the injection sites.
Neuromodulators are introduced with a very fine needle into specific facial muscles. The product blocks nerve signals to the muscle, and over approximately 4 to 10 days, the muscle will relax.
For more about what to expect, visit Your Treatment Timeline.
Preparing for Your Procedure
For the best BOTOX experience, follow these tips in advance of your appointment:
- A few days before your appointment, restrict blood thinners, such as anti-inflammatories, fish oil, and alcohol. Limiting these will reduce your risk of bruising after your BOTOX injections.
- DO NOT discontinue prescribed, medically necessary medications.
- Eat and drink a normal breakfast or lunch prior to your appointment; low blood sugar can make patients lightheaded during treatment.
Recovery & Aftercare
Immediately after BOTOX for bunny lines, you may experience minor swelling, bruising (rarely), tenderness, and redness at the injection sites. These are normal side effects and are most apparent 24 to 48 hours after treatment. Most patients return to their routine activities the same day.
Swelling
- Swelling is usually limited to the injection points and is typically minor
- This minor swelling should resolve within 48 hours
Bruising
- Bruising is normal but fairly uncommon with neuromodulator injections
Redness & Discomfort
- Often minimal and lasting just a day or two
- Injection sites may be tender to the touch
Downtime
- No downtime required
- May return to work immediately after treatment
- May resume normal exercise the next day
Because we know you have questions about what you should and shouldn’t do after treatment, we created an entire page dedicated to BOTOX and dermal filler aftercare.
Bunny Line FAQs
What are bunny lines?
Bunny lines are the small wrinkles or creases that appear on the sides of the nose when you scrunch or wrinkle your nose. They resemble the slight lines that a bunny’s nose might create when it wiggles its nose.
How many units of BOTOX will I need for bunny lines?
On average, bunny lines alone require about 5 to 10 units of BOTOX. This is a very common question, and while we cannot, with precision, determine how much product each patient will need for specific treatment concerns without evaluating them, we can provide a general estimate.
Can you get rid of bunny lines naturally?
The question of how to get rid of bunny lines naturally usually means without medical intervention. While the internet may offer many “natural” remedies for bunny lines and other wrinkles, no device or cream can relax the muscles that cause expression lines. At this time, the only way to relax the muscles and prevent the nose from creasing is through neuromodulator injections.
We’d Love To See You
If you’re ready to see your bunny lines scamper away, request a consultation online with one of our expert Injectors, or call us at (415) 445-9513 to schedule your appointment. If you’ll be visiting us from outside the area, our Fly in for Your Procedure page was created just for you to help make planning your trip as smooth as possible.
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