Bunny Lines: What Are They and Can They Be Corrected?

You may not have heard of “bunny lines” or know what they are, but they are surely not something cute as their name suggests. To rid your face of these types of lines, you will need to locate a Botox specialist for lasting treatment. 

What Are “Bunny Lines”?

Bunny lines are the lines along both sides of the nose that appear when you laugh or wrinkle up your nose at something. The lines begin at the bridge of the nose and travel diagonally down to your cheeks. Think of Samantha on the old American television program Bewitched, the queen of twitching and wrinkling up her nose. 

The lines are named after a bunny because that is what a rabbit looks like when they wrinkle their nose at something. They are similar to wrinkles or whiskers on rabbits and kittens.

Why “Bunny Lines” May Bother Someone

There are many reasons why “bunny lines” bother someone, especially women. The lines seem to add age to someone’s face. Although they show up on the sides of the nose, and can mostly be seen when you are in profile, it can create the illusion your nose is larger than it is. 

For those who do not worry about their looks, “bunny lines” are just another example of a life well-lived. These lines show that the person has laughed a lot as well as lived a life for which they are happy about. 

How to Correct “Bunny Lines”

“Bunny lines” can be treated with a small amount of Botox. However, what is treated with Botox does not move, so when the lines along your nose are treated with Botox, they will not crinkle up like before. This can become an issue when you laugh or smile. Your face is meant to move with expression. 

One option for these laugh lines is to “soften” them. This means they will not be as deep as before. This is when a certified doctor uses a very lesser amount of Botox in order to “fill” or soften the “bunny lines”, but they are still present in a small way.

The Opposite Effect

Unfortunately, Botox injections in the forehead, the most commonplace on the face for Botox, can cause “bunny lines”. This is not true for everyone who chooses to get these smoothing injections, but it can happen. Your doctor will explain what side effects you may experience before going through with the procedure. 

It is important to ask questions before you get your Botox injections, no matter where they are or why you are getting them. You will want to understand what the possible side effects can be, but understand that every individual is different. What your friend or relative experiences from a cosmetic procedure is not going to be the same experience you have. 

There are many reasons why someone would choose to get their “bunny lines” erased with Botox. It is your choice and something you can decide to do or not with the help of your qualified doctor. If it helps with your self-esteem, then have it done. Boosting confidence is always a good thing.