Effective treatments for ‘bunny lines’

18th August 2022
About your skin

A natural part of growing older is that the repetitive movements of our faces cause lines to form.

Smiling, frowning, laughing and wrinkling our noses all contribute to the character of our faces, and the subsequent fine lines and wrinkles that appear over time.

Some of these lines can be seen as attractive and charming, but some people find that certain lines age their face and they can become self-conscious about them.

‘Bunny lines’ are very common facial lines that can be significantly reduced with targeted aesthetic treatment.

What are bunny lines?

These wrinkles start near the inner corner of the eye and tend to extend downward and inward onto the nose.

It depends on your facial anatomy as to whether you have these wrinkles, but if you do, you’ll notice them when you crinkle your nose to smile or laugh. This is likened to when rabbits twitch their noses – hence the term.

Why do bunny lines form?

These lines are a common facial feature, but as we age there are several factors that can make them more prominent.

One contributing aspect can be sun damage; sun exposure can cause the skin to age prematurely. Another factor is the natural loss of collagen and elastin in the skin, which is part of the ageing process. This means that skin loses the youthful elasticity and plumpness that enables it to bounce back from repeated facial expressions.

What are the treatment options for bunny lines?

Botox

Botox is an excellent treatment to improve the appearance of bunny lines.

Botox safely and gently relaxes fine lines and wrinkles in this area of the face, to achieve natural-looking results. People will notice a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance without realising why.

For very deep lines, botox can be used in conjunction with dermal fillers for a subtle plumping effect.

Fillers

For deeper lines, dermal fillers can be an extremely effective treatment. This very targeted approach gently fills out the bunny lines, to reduce and soften their appearance.

Fillers can also be used to plump other areas of the face, where necessary. To ensure the overall effect is balanced, fillers can be targeted in areas such as the tear troughs and cheeks.

Fractional mesotherapy

For stubborn or deep bunny lines, fractional mesotherapy may also be a recommended treatment.

This treatment delivers vital nutrients and hydration directly into the skin using microneedles. The blend of nutrients used is uniquely tailored to each patient’s specific requirements, whether that be increased hydration or softening of deep lines.

Profhilo

Profhilo is a revolutionary moisturising treatment, which may also be recommended by your practitioner for bunny lines. Profhilo deeply hydrates the skin in targeted areas to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Profhilo is an injectable hyaluronic acid gel. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring chemical, which the body uses to retain water in the skin and support its plumping collagen and elastin.

Laser rejuvenation

For some patients, laser rejuvenation may be the most appropriate treatment for their bunny lines.

Laser rejuvenation targets skin laxity as well as fine lines, so for some patients this may be the best option to achieve their desired results.

The technology uses a process called photo-rejuvenation, which involves laser light being delivered to the affected tissue. The body’s natural healing process will then remove the injured tissue, giving the skin a more even, youthful appearance.