How to Get Rid of Bunny Lines with Xeomin (and Botox)

Bunny lines are the diagonal, crinkling wrinkles that appear on both sides of the bridge of your nose when you scrunch your face, laugh, or smile deeply. While they are a natural part of facial expression, repeated movement can cause these lines to etch into the skin, making them visible even when your face is at rest.

If you feel self-conscious about these nose wrinkles, neurotoxin treatments like Xeomin and Botox offer a quick, highly effective way to smooth them out without surgery or downtime.

Watch Lily Zelaya, RN, explain the bunny lines treatment

What Causes Bunny Lines?

Bunny lines are dynamic wrinkles caused by the repetitive contraction of the nasalis muscle, which spans the bridge and sides of your nose. Years of scrunching your nose, laughing, or squinting in the sun can strengthen this muscle and fold the overlying skin. Over time, collagen loss and natural aging make it harder for the skin to bounce back, leaving fine lines that remain visible even when you are not making an expression.

How Xeomin and Botox Smooth Bunny Lines

Neuromodulators like Xeomin and Botox are the gold standard for treating bunny lines. By injecting a small amount of purified neurotoxin directly into the nasalis muscle, the medication temporarily interrupts the nerve signals that tell the muscle to contract.

Once the muscle relaxes, the skin on top of it stops folding. This allows existing lines to soften and prevents new ones from forming, giving the bridge of your nose a smooth, refreshed appearance while preserving your natural smile.

What to Expect During the Treatment

Treating bunny lines is incredibly fast and straightforward. At Express Med Spa in La Grange and Frankfort, your aesthetic nurse injector will assess your facial anatomy and the severity of your wrinkles.

The actual procedure takes only a few minutes. We use an ultra-fine needle to place a few small pokes on each side of the nose. Depending on the depth of the lines and muscle strength, we typically use between 3 to 6 units of Xeomin or Botox. The treatment requires no downtime, meaning you can return to your daily activities immediately.

When Will I See Results?

While results vary by patient, most people begin to see a softening of their bunny lines within 3 to 5 days after their Xeomin injection, with full results visible at the two-week mark. The smoothened effect typically lasts 3 to 4 months. Maintaining a regular treatment schedule can help keep the lines at bay long-term.

Book Your Consultation Today

If you are ready to smooth out your bunny lines and restore a youthful appearance to your nose, our expert nurse injectors are here to help. Book a consultation at our Frankfort or La Grange locations to discuss whether Xeomin or Botox is the right solution for you.