Target bunny lines and nose wrinkles with advanced non surgical treatments at L’Atelier, Harley Street, London.
Over time, these expression lines can become visible even at rest, creating small diagonal creases that draw attention to the centre of the face.
At L’Atelier Aesthetics, we use a precise and gentle approach to softening bunny lines. By understanding how your facial muscles contribute to these wrinkles, we create a personalised treatment plan that relaxes the area and restores a smoother, more refined appearance without affecting natural expression.
Bunny lines appear when the nasalis muscle repeatedly contracts during everyday facial expressions. As the skin becomes thinner with age and collagen levels decline, these small creases begin to settle into the skin more easily.
In some individuals, bunny lines become more noticeable when other areas of the face (such as the forehead or glabella) have been treated with anti-wrinkle injections. The nasalis may compensate by working harder, leading to stronger creasing beside the nose.
Understanding how your facial muscles work together helps us determine the best approach to softening these lines while keeping your natural expression intact.
Several factors listed below can make these lines more noticeable:
Overactive nasalis muscle:
Repeated scrunching of the nose causes the nasalis to contract strongly, deepening lines over time.
Natural facial animation:
Frequent smiling or expressive movement can make these wrinkles appear earlier or more prominently.
Age-related changes in the skin:
Reduced collagen and elasticity make fine lines more likely to settle into the skin.
Previous anti-wrinkle treatments in other areas:
Treating the glabella or forehead can sometimes lead the nasalis muscle to compensate, making bunny lines more visible.
Genetic facial patterns:
Some people naturally engage the muscles around the nose more during expressions.
Because everyone animates differently, the appearance of bunny lines varies from person to person.
Every case of bunny lines is unique. After your consultation, we will recommend the most suitable treatment or combination to smooth and refine the area while maintaining natural movement.
Polynucleotides help support and improve the quality of the delicate skin around the nose.
They boost collagen, enhance hydration and strengthen the structure of the skin, making fine lines less noticeable.
Anti-wrinkle injections are the most effective treatment for bunny lines.
By gently relaxing the nasalis muscle, they soften the appearance of creases on either side of the nose without affecting surrounding expression.
Skin boosters add hydration and subtle plumping to the skin around the nose, helping to reduce the visibility of fine lines that settle with age.
Bunny lines are caused by repeated contraction of the nasalis muscle when smiling, laughing or scrunching the nose. They can also become more pronounced with age or after treating other facial lines.
Anti-wrinkle injections are the most effective option. Polynucleotides and skin boosters can also help improve the skin quality in this area.
Anti-wrinkle injections typically last around 3–4 months, while polynucleotides and skin boosters offer longer-term improvements to skin quality.
No. When injected precisely, the treatment simply softens the small nose creases without altering natural expression.
It depends; Usually repeated scrunching or strong expression can cause these lines to deepen and become visible even when the face is at rest. Early treatment can help prevent them from becoming more permanent.
Sometimes. When the forehead or glabella muscles are treated, the nasalis may work harder during expressions, making bunny lines more noticeable. This can be easily corrected with balanced treatment.
Anti-wrinkle injections are quick and usually completed within a few minutes. Polynucleotides or skin boosters may take slightly longer if included in your plan.
Yes. When performed precisely, treatment softens the lines while keeping your natural facial expressions intact. The goal is a smooth, refined result.
Yes. Preventative treatment can reduce muscle strain and help stop the lines from forming or deepening, especially if you have expressive facial movements.
Absolutely. The injections only target the small muscle that creates bunny lines, so your smile and overall expressions remain unaffected.
No. They can improve skin texture and quality, but they do not relax the muscle that creates bunny lines. They work best alongside Botox.
At L’Atelier, we take a precise approach to treating bunny lines by understanding what is causing the creases on the sides of the nose. We assess how your facial expressions, muscle activity, skin quality and natural anatomy contribute to these lines. With this insight, we design a personalised treatment plan that gently softens the area, smooths fine creases and maintains your natural facial movement for subtle, long lasting results.
Dr Duncan Brennand is the Lead Aesthetic Physician at L’Atelier Aesthetics and has extensive experience in advanced injectable treatments and precise facial rejuvenation. He specialises in subtle muscle-relaxing techniques, making him highly skilled in softening bunny lines while maintaining natural facial expression.
With a refined and careful approach, Dr Brennand assesses how your facial muscles contribute to the nose creases and tailors treatment to gently smooth the area without affecting your smile or facial movement. During your consultation, he will create a personalised plan designed to deliver soft, natural and long lasting improvement.
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