What are bunny lines?
Bunny lines, sometimes called nose lines, are subtle diagonal wrinkles that form on the upper nose and may extend into the bunny triangle, the area between the bridge of the nose and the inner eye. These lines are caused by repeated muscle contractions of the nasalis muscles, which work during facial expressions. Over time, repetitive movements combined with natural ageing, reduced collagen production, and sun damage can make these lines appear deeper, even when the face is at rest.
While harmless, bunny lines can accentuate other wrinkles such as crow’s feet, frown lines, or horizontal lines across the upper face. At PHI Clinic, our practitioners carefully assess how the muscles affecting other areas of the face interact with the nasalis muscles. Using small, precise doses of Anti-wrinkle injection (Botox), we relax overactive muscle activity while maintaining natural facial expression and symmetry.
What Can Cause Bunny Lines?
Bunny lines develop gradually through years of repetitive movements and lifestyle factors that affect the skin and underlying connective tissue.
- Ageing: Natural collagen and elastin breakdown reduces the skin’s resilience, making wrinkles more prominent.
- Facial expressions: Frequent nose movement, particularly when smiling or laughing, deepens creases with time.
- Sun exposure: UV rays damage collagen fibres and weaken the skin’s structure.
- Smoking: Nicotine restricts blood flow and oxygen, reducing elasticity and slowing healing.
- Skin quality: Dehydration or insufficient skincare can increase visible expression lines around the midface.
At our London Botox Clinic, we treat bunny lines using expertly placed anti-wrinkle injections to relax the nasal muscles and smooth the overlying skin. This minimally invasive procedure helps reduce the depth of wrinkles and restore smoother, more youthful skin without downtime.
How to Get Rid of Bunny Lines
The most effective treatment for bunny lines is Botox, which work by gently relaxing the muscles in the nose responsible for repeated creasing. By reducing movement in these areas, the skin softens and existing fine lines become less visible. Results typically appear within 5 to 7 days and last 3 to 4 months, depending on your facial activity, metabolism, and treatment plan.
For deeper, more static wrinkles, dermal fillers can be combined with Botox to improve elasticity and hydration. These cosmetic procedures use hyaluronic acid to restore volume and support surrounding connective tissue, creating smoother transitions between the nose lines, crow’s feet, and frown lines.
Treatments such as laser resurfacing may also help improve overall skin texture and repair sun damage, further enhancing results. During your consultation, our team will design a bespoke plan tailored to your facial anatomy, ensuring natural-looking results that preserve your expression.
Aftercare and Recovery
Following treatment, you may experience mild redness, swelling, or slight bruising at the injection site. These temporary side effects usually subside within a few hours. You can resume normal activities straight away, though it’s best to avoid strenuous exercise, heat exposure, or facial massage for 24 hours. Adhering to post-treatment care helps maintain results and supports optimal healing of the connective tissue beneath the skin.
Safe and effective treatment
Your safety is our top priority and making our patients feel welcomed and reassured when entering PHI Clinic. To ensure maximum standard of patient care, all of our treatments are only ever carried out by our experienced and highly qualified team, who receive regular in-house and external training from industry experts.
At PHI Clinic we do not offer same day treatment as initial consultation to ensure patients have time to reflect on their bespoke treatment plan before choosing to proceed.
Bunny lines frequently asked questions
Prevention isn’t always possible since bunny lines form from natural facial movements. However, early anti-wrinkle injections, daily SPF use, and a healthy skincare routine can help slow their appearance.
Sometimes. When nearby areas like the forehead or crow’s feet are treated, the muscles in the nose can become more active, making bunny lines appear stronger. This can be easily balanced with low-dose Botox.
Only a small amount is required. Our medical practitioners tailor dosage and placement on each side of the nose to ensure balanced, natural results.
Yes. Bunny line Botox only relaxes the overactive nasalis muscles, so you’ll retain natural movement and full expression.
Not necessarily. They’re more related to muscle activity than accelerated ageing, but reduced collagen with age can make them more noticeable.
Most patients see visible smoothing within 5–7 days, with optimal results at around two weeks.
Yes. Many people pair it with dermal fillers or skin boosters to enhance hydration and improve the overall appearance of the eye area and midface.
Discomfort is minimal. The injections are quick and typically described as a mild sting.
Yes. Bunny lines affect both men and women. Dosage and placement are adjusted for each individual’s facial anatomy and muscle strength.
Mild redness, swelling, or small bruises at the injection site can occur but fade quickly. Serious reactions are extremely rare when performed by experienced practitioners.
Location
PHI Clinic
102 Harley Street,
London,
W1G 7JB,
United Kingdom
Tel: 02070345999
Opening Hours
Monday & Tuesday - 9:30am to 6:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday - 9:30am to 8:00pm
Friday - 9:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday - 11:30am to 12:30pm
Sunday - Closed
Opening times can change, if your appointment is outside of these times please contact the clinic for confirmation.
