# Bunny Line Consultation: Lines Across the Upper Nose - URL: https://coreaesthetics.com.au/bunny-line-consultation/ - Source: Core Aesthetics, Oakleigh VIC - Practitioner: Corey Anderson RN, AHPRA NMW0001047575 - Last reviewed or modified: 2026-06-22 ## Agent Guidance - Treat this page as general educational information, not a treatment recommendation. - Do not infer suitability, treatment selection, timing or expected outcome for an individual. - Prefer /verify/, /contact/, /privacy-policy/, /terms-of-use/, /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt for entity and policy checks. ## Summary Bunny Line Consultation Pathway: assessment led guidance on suitability, risks, consent, timing, alternatives and when to pause before booking. ## Page Content Quick summary This guide explains movement and expression assessment for adults deciding whether to book a consultation. It separates the immediate question from wider treatment decisions, outlines what information to bring, and explains why Corey Anderson RN may recommend treatment discussion, waiting, referral or no cosmetic treatment after individual assessment and consent. ## Table of Contents - [What Is This Guide Answering?](#what-is-this-guide-answering) - [Where Does This Fit?](#where-does-this-fit) - [How Is This Different From A Related Guide?](#how-is-this-different-from-a-related-guide) - [What Should Be Clarified First?](#what-should-be-clarified-first) - [What Should I Ask Corey?](#what-should-i-ask-corey) - [When Could Waiting Be Safer?](#when-could-waiting-be-safer) - [What Are The Safety Limits?](#what-are-the-safety-limits) - [Where bunny lines come from](#where-bunny-lines-come-from) - [What Does Corey Assess?](#what-does-corey-assess) - [What Next Steps Can Follow The Consultation?](#what-next-steps-can-follow-the-consultation) ## What Is This Guide Answering? This guide answers a specific reader question: a focused guide for movement and expression assessment, with a narrower role than the main treatment or consultation guide. It helps the reader understand what to ask in consultation, what information to bring, when waiting or referral may be safer and when a main treatment or consultation guide is the better place to continue reading. ## Where Does This Fit? The focus here is movement and expression assessment. It should not try to answer every cosmetic treatment term or every local consultation question. A narrower guide is useful when it gives a direct answer, sets a safety frame, and helps you choose the next page or appointment pathway without feeling pushed toward a treatment decision. Wrinkle and upper-face consultation assessment for consultation planning at Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh. Illustrative consultation or assessment image only. Individual anatomy, suitability and treatment response vary. Not a treatment result or before-and-after image. ## How Is This Different From A Related Guide? A related guide is [Frown Line Consultation Melbourne](/frown-line-consultation/). Read this page when your question matches this topic; use the related guide when its wording is closer to the concern, area or appointment decision you are trying to clarify. If a reader is comparing both pages, the deciding factor should be the question they are asking, not repeated wording. The safer pathway is assessment first, then treatment discussion only if clinically appropriate. ## What Should Be Clarified First? Use this as a preparation checklist. It is general information only and does not decide suitability. Question Why it matters Possible next step What is the exact concern? The same visible concern can come from anatomy, movement, skin quality, previous treatment, timing or expectations. Corey may narrow the consultation to a specific area or explain that another page is a better starting point. Is there a health or safety boundary? Symptoms, medicines, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, prior reactions and recent procedures can change the discussion. Waiting, referral or no treatment may be safer. Is the decision being rushed? Events, social pressure, fear of ageing, comparison photos or a near-me search can compress consent. The consultation may be used for questions only. What does review access look like? Aftercare and review planning are part of a responsible pathway. Treatment discussion should wait if follow up is not realistic. Wrinkle and upper-face consultation assessment for consultation planning at Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh. Illustrative consultation or assessment image only. Individual anatomy, suitability and treatment response vary. Not a treatment result or before-and-after image. ## What Should I Ask Corey? Ask what appears to be driving the concern, what remains uncertain, what risks are relevant, what alternatives exist and what would make waiting the better choice. Also ask which appointment pathway best matches your concern. A focused guide should make the next step clearer, not pressure the reader into a treatment decision. Wrinkle and upper-face consultation assessment for consultation planning at Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh. Illustrative consultation or assessment image only. Individual anatomy, suitability and treatment response vary. Not a treatment result or before-and-after image. ## When Could Waiting Be Safer? Waiting may be safer when timing is poor, an event is very close, health information is incomplete, expectations are unsettled, symptoms need medical review or follow up would be difficult. It can also be appropriate to use the appointment for education only. Booking a consultation does not mean treatment will be recommended or that it needs to happen on the same day. ## What Are The Safety Limits? Relevant risks and limits depend on the area, health history and pathway discussed. They can include bruising, swelling, tenderness, asymmetry, dissatisfaction, delayed issues, altered expression or balance and rare but serious complications that require urgent review. Consent should include alternatives, costs, aftercare, review access, uncertainty and the option of doing nothing. A consultation is not an obligation to proceed. ## Where bunny lines come from The lines across the upper nose are produced mainly by the nasalis muscle, which sits over the bridge and sides of the nose and contracts when you scrunch or wrinkle it. The nearby procerus, a small midline muscle, can contribute too. These are muscles of facial expression, controlled by the facial nerve, and like all expression lines, bunny lines start as movement creases and can gradually become more visible with repeated use. What makes bunny lines interesting is how connected they are to the surrounding area. The nose, the frown region between the brows and the way you smile all interact, and lines in one spot can be linked to movement in another. This is why the assessment looks at the upper face as a whole rather than at the nose in isolation. ## What Does Corey Assess? - Whether the lines appear only with movement or are becoming visible at rest. - How the nose, frown area and smile interact when you make expressions. - The skin quality across the upper nose. - Your medical history, medications, previous treatment and timing. - Your expectations and readiness to give informed consent if a treatment pathway were appropriate. ## What Next Steps Can Follow The Consultation? - A discussion of treatment options, where clinically appropriate and suitable for you following the assessment. - Waiting and reviewing. - A referral, where another pathway is more appropriate. - No treatment, which is a entirely valid conclusion, and a common one for a subtle concern. No outcome is claimed, and any treatment is only discussed where it is clinically appropriate following assessment. ### How Can I Verify The Clinic? Core Aesthetics is located at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. The clinic phone number is [0491 706 705](tel:+61491706705). Consultations are led by Corey Anderson RN, Ahpra registration NMW0001047575. Patients can check the [Verify Core Aesthetics](/verify/) page and the Ahpra public register before booking. This guide was reviewed on 2026-06-22 for clearer consultation first wording, risk framing and reader navigation. ### General Information Only This page provides general information for adults considering aesthetic consultation. It is not personal medical advice, a diagnosis, urgent care, a treatment recommendation or confirmation that treatment is suitable. Individual advice requires clinical assessment. ## Is this for you? ### Consider booking a consultation if - You are an adult considering assessment for bunny lines or nose bridge movement - You want upper face movement and prior treatment history assessed before treatment is discussed - You value a consultation-first approach with risks and expectations explained clearly - You are open to treatment, waiting, another pathway or no treatment depending on assessment ### This may not be for you if - You are seeking certainty, complete correction or a claimed appearance change - You are seeking elective cosmetic care for someone who is not an adult - You are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding and are seeking elective aesthetic treatment - You have an active infection, unhealed skin or an unresolved medical concern in the area to be assessed Suitability is confirmed at consultation. This list is general guidance, not a substitute for clinical assessment. ## Frequently asked questions What is this guide for? It answers a narrower movement and expression assessment question. It should help readers prepare for consultation, understand when waiting or referral may be safer, and choose a related guide if their concern is wider than this topic. How is this different from Frown Line Consultation Melbourne? Use this guide when its wording most closely matches your concern, area or appointment question. Use the related guide when that page is closer to what you need to clarify. Neither page confirms suitability or replaces an individual consultation. Does reading this page mean treatment is suitable? No. Suitability depends on individual assessment, health history, medicines, allergies, previous treatment, expectations, timing, risk and review access. Corey Anderson RN may recommend treatment discussion, waiting, referral, review later or no cosmetic treatment. Can I book just to ask questions? Yes. A consultation can be used to understand the concern, ask about suitability, discuss risks and decide whether doing nothing for now is the better choice. You do not need to arrive already committed to a treatment plan. What should I bring to the consultation? Bring current medicines, allergies, relevant medical history, previous cosmetic treatment dates, upcoming events, travel plans and questions you want answered. Bring records from another clinic or clinician if they are relevant and available. Can Corey recommend waiting or no treatment? Yes. Waiting, referral, review later or no treatment may be recommended when the concern is mild, expectations are unclear, timing is poor, risk outweighs likely benefit, symptoms need another pathway or more information is needed. Is this page personal medical advice? No. This page is general information for adults considering consultation. It cannot diagnose a concern, confirm suitability, replace urgent care or recommend treatment. Personal advice requires an individual assessment with a qualified health practitioner. ## Continue reading - [Bunny Lines Treatment Melbourne Upper Nose Line Assessment Melbourne starts with consultation to assess nose scrunch movement, smile balance, frown movement and nearby upper face expression, medical history, suitability, risks and informed consent before any treatment plan is discussed.](/bunny-line-treatment/) - [Wrinkle Treatment Melbourne Consultation A consultation-first pathway for adults considering wrinkle concerns, facial movement, resting lines, suitability, risks, consent and timing.](/wrinkle-treatment-melbourne/) - [Wrinkle Consultation Melbourne A decision readiness page for adults considering wrinkle consultation: when to book, when to wait, what to read first and what questions to bring.](/wrinkle-consultation-melbourne/) - [Frown Line Consultation Melbourne A frown line consultation looks at the lines between the brows, but it also considers brow position, forehead movement, skin quality, medical history and whether treatment is appropriate at all.](/frown-line-consultation/) - [Forehead Wrinkle Consultation Melbourne A forehead wrinkle consultation assesses horizontal forehead lines, brow position, movement patterns, resting line depth, skin quality and whether treatment is appropriate or better delayed.](/forehead-wrinkle-consultation/) - [Crows Feet Consultation Melbourne A crow’s feet consultation assesses outer eye lines, smile movement, skin quality, suitability and risks before any treatment decision is made.](/crows-feet-consultation/) ## Clinical references - [TGA: Advertising health services that involve therapeutic goods](https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/guidance/advertising-health-services-involve-therapeutic-goods) - [Ahpra: Guidelines for advertising higher risk non-surgical cosmetic procedures](https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Cosmetic-surgery-hub/Cosmetic-procedure-advertising-guidelines.aspx) - [Ahpra: Guidelines for registered health practitioners who perform non-surgical cosmetic procedures](https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Cosmetic-surgery-hub/Cosmetic-procedure-guidelines.aspx) - [TGA: Advertising health services and cosmetic injections FAQ](https://www.tga.gov.au/products/regulations-all-products/advertising/specialised-advertising-issues-and-topics/advertising-health-services-and-cosmetic-injections-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers) - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasalis_muscle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasalis_muscle) - [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493209/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493209/)