Show patients their result before they treat.
The fine creases that appear on the sides of the nose when you smile, laugh, or scrunch your nose.
Sarah Jenkins
Plan #4222 • Mid Face
Recommended Protocol
Neuromodulators
Botox • For Bunny Lines
Retinols
At-home maintenance
Bunny lines are the fine creases on the sides of the nose that appear when you smile or scrunch, caused by repeated nasalis muscle movement. They're smoothed with a few units of neuromodulator like Botox or Dysport to relax the muscle, often added during an upper-face treatment. Results appear within a few days and last about 3–4 months.
Bunny lines are the fine creases that appear on either side of the nose when a person smiles, laughs, or scrunches their nose. They're caused by repeated movement of the nasalis muscle and can become more pronounced with age or frequent expression.
For a practice, bunny lines are a quick, satisfying add-on that often comes up during a broader neuromodulator consult for the upper face. The clinical goal is to soften the lines while keeping a natural expression with a few well-placed units. Showing the patient the projected, smoother result on their own photo makes it an easy yes alongside their other treatments.
Bunny Lines
Where it appears
Nose
Facial area
Mid Face
Treatment paths
6
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Repeated scrunching of the nose from smiling and expression activates the nasalis muscle, creating fine diagonal creases on the sides of the nose that deepen with age.
A few units of neuromodulator relax the nasalis muscle, smoothing the lines. It's a quick treatment often combined with crow's feet and glabellar lines for a balanced upper face.
Results typically last 3–4 months, like other neuromodulator treatments, and can be maintained with regular sessions.
When dosed precisely, only the nasalis muscle is relaxed, so your natural smile and expression are preserved.
The injections are quick and feel like small pinches, with no downtime beyond possible brief redness at the site.
Afters simulates the outcome on a patient's own photo and builds a visual 12-month plan — so consults convert and average ticket climbs.