Bunny lines are small creases beside the upper nose that can appear when the nose scrunches during smile or other expression. They may reflect movement, a resting skin crease or a broader upper face pattern. Corey Anderson RN assesses the nose, frown, eye area and smile together before discussing whether treatment, waiting, skin care, referral or no treatment is appropriate.
Why Do Bunny Lines Need More Than A Quick Fix?
Bunny lines sit in a small but connected part of the face. The movement that creates them can overlap with frowning, squinting and smiling. A line beside the nose may also remain visible at rest because of skin quality rather than movement alone.
This page explains those differences, the limits of a narrow treatment plan and why leaving the area alone can be a sensible recommendation.
Which Movements Create Lines Beside The Nose?
The pattern matters more than the informal name.
| What Corey observes | Why it matters | Possible direction |
|---|---|---|
| Nose scrunch during expression | Shows whether the upper nose movement is the main driver | Discuss suitability only after the connected smile pattern is checked |
| Frown and eye area movement | Nearby muscles can change how the upper nose works | Assess the whole upper face rather than one crease in isolation |
| A line that remains at rest | Skin quality may contribute more than movement | Adjust expectations, discuss skin care or leave the line untreated |
| Previous upper face treatment | Changed movement elsewhere may make the nose more noticeable | Wait for settling or review the broader pattern first |
Who This Is For And Who It Is Not For
This page is for adults who notice upper nose lines during scrunching, smiling or strong expression and want the area assessed before deciding whether treatment discussion is suitable. It is also useful when previous upper face treatment may have changed nearby movement.
It is not for a pre decided appearance change, a decision without assessment, or concerns that are mainly resting skin creases, texture, irritation or a medical issue. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, active infection, unhealed skin or unrealistic expectations may mean treatment is delayed or not recommended.
What Happens In Consultation
Corey reviews nose scrunch movement, smiling, frown and forehead movement, eye area expression, smile balance, resting lines, skin quality, medical history, medicines, allergies, previous cosmetic treatment, timing and expectations.
The consultation also asks whether treating a small area is worth the risk. A narrow concern can still affect expression balance, so the recommendation may be conservative, staged, delayed or no treatment.
Movement Lines Versus Skin Creases
Some upper nose lines appear only during expression. Others remain visible when the face relaxes. Some are more related to skin quality, texture, sun exposure history or surface change than to movement alone.
This distinction affects suitability and expectations. A movement related concern may be assessed differently from a resting crease or skin quality concern.
Upper Face Balance Matters
Bunny lines are often discussed alongside frown, forehead or eye area concerns because the upper face works as a connected system. If one area is treated or restricted elsewhere, another movement pattern may become more obvious.
That does not mean every upper nose crease needs treatment. It means the broader expression pattern should be assessed before any recommendation is made.
Smile Balance And Small Area Risk
The upper nose is a small area near smile related movement. Treatment planning, if appropriate, needs to be conservative because an overdone or poorly placed plan can affect expression in a way that feels disproportionate to the original concern.
Corey discusses the specific risks and limits before any decision is made, including the possibility that waiting or not treating is the better recommendation.
What Corey Reviews Before Any Plan
A bunny line consultation may include assessment of nose scrunch movement, frown movement, forehead movement, eye area expression, smile balance, resting creases, skin quality, previous cosmetic treatment, medicines or supplements, health history, allergies, timing, expectations and informed consent.
Corey also explains treatment limitations. Individual response varies, and treatment planning cannot assure a specific appearance, degree of change, duration or maintenance interval.
Same Day Treatment May Be Discussed
Core Aesthetics is consultation led, not treatment avoidant. Some adults may be suitable for treatment on the same day as consultation, but only after Corey has assessed the concern, explained relevant risks and limitations, confirmed informed consent and decided that proceeding is clinically appropriate.
Same day treatment is not assumed. If the concern is mainly skin quality, expectations need more discussion, timing is unsuitable or the risk profile does not support proceeding, treatment should be delayed or declined.
When Treatment Is Not The Right Answer
Treatment may not be appropriate if the concern is mostly a resting skin crease, if the desired change is unrealistic, if nearby expression balance could be affected in a way that is not acceptable, or if medical history, medicines, pregnancy, breastfeeding, skin irritation or timing make proceeding unsuitable.
In a small area, restraint matters. Sometimes the most useful plan is to leave the line alone.
Risks, Limits And Consent
Risks that may need to be discussed include bruising, swelling, tenderness, headache, asymmetry, an expression change that feels noticeable, an effect that is too subtle, or a response that differs from what was expected.
Risk depends on anatomy, treatment history, medicines, health factors, timing and individual response. Consent is only meaningful when the limitations are clear, including the possibility that treatment may be delayed, modified or declined.
Aftercare And Review
If treatment proceeds, Corey explains aftercare and review expectations before you leave. Review helps assess comfort, expression, symmetry and how the area has settled in the broader upper face pattern.
This is especially relevant when the concern is small, because small area changes need to be judged in motion rather than in a single still photo.
How Can You Check The Practitioner And Clinic?
Core Aesthetics consults from 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Consultations are led by Corey Anderson RN, Ahpra registration NMW0001047575. Same day treatment is not automatic.
Use Verify Core Aesthetics and the Ahpra public register to confirm the practitioner. This page was reviewed on 13 July 2026 for upper nose movement accuracy, risk language, image relevance and consultation pathways.
Is Now A Sensible Time To Book?
Book when you want the movement assessed and you are comfortable with the possibility that no treatment will be recommended. Waiting is sensible when the area has changed recently, nearby treatment is still settling, the skin is irritated, health details are incomplete or an important event is too close.
You can use a consultation for questions only. Start with booking, contacting the clinic or reading the suitability guide.
Connected Reading
The main wrinkle treatment page and the bunny line consultation pathway explain the appointment flow. The treatment areas guide, expression guide, photo expectations guide, suitability page, safety consultation page, aftercare guide and two week review guide provide broader context.
What Determines The Cost Discussion?
Cost becomes relevant only after Corey has identified whether the concern is movement related, skin related, influenced by previous treatment or better left alone. Those paths do not lead to the same plan.
The pricing guide provides general clinic context. Individual cost, review timing and whether treatment is appropriate are discussed privately after assessment.
Next Step
If upper nose lines are bothering you, book a consultation with Corey to assess movement, skin quality, smile balance, suitability, risks and whether treatment on the day may be appropriate.
The consultation gives a small concern the careful assessment it deserves.
Is this for you?
Consider booking a consultation if
- Adults who want upper nose lines assessed before deciding whether treatment is appropriate
- People who notice nose scrunch lines during expression and want suitability assessed in person
- People who value conservative small area assessment and realistic expectation setting
- People who are open to monitoring, waiting or not proceeding if that is the safer recommendation
This may not be for you if
- People seeking a promised cosmetic outcome or a same day decision without assessment
- People who are not adults seeking elective cosmetic care
- People who are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding and seeking elective cosmetic treatment
- People with active infection, irritated skin, unhealed skin or unresolved medical concerns 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 are bunny lines?
Bunny lines are the informal name for small creases that can appear beside the upper nose during nose scrunching, smiling or other expressions. Corey assesses whether they are mainly movement related, skin quality related or part of a broader upper face pattern.
Is bunny line treatment suitable for everyone?
No. Suitability depends on the movement pattern, whether lines remain at rest, skin quality, smile balance, medical history, previous treatment, medicines, expectations and risk factors. Corey may recommend treatment planning, monitoring, waiting or not proceeding.
Can bunny lines appear after treatment in nearby areas?
Some people notice upper nose movement more when other upper face movement has changed. That does not mean the area should automatically be treated. Corey assesses the whole expression pattern before discussing options.
Could treating bunny lines affect my smile?
It can if treatment is not planned carefully or if nearby movement is not assessed. The upper nose sits close to smile related movement, so Corey reviews expression and discusses risks before any plan is considered.
Are resting creases treated the same as movement lines?
No. Movement lines appear during expression, while resting creases remain when the face is relaxed. Resting creases can be assessed, but expectations need to be more careful because skin quality and crease depth may limit the degree of change.
Can treatment happen on the same day as consultation?
Sometimes, but same day treatment is not assumed. It is only considered if Corey decides it is clinically appropriate, risks and limitations have been explained, informed consent is clear and there is no reason to delay or decline treatment.
Why does Core Aesthetics not name prescription products on this page?
Australian advertising rules restrict public advertising of prescription medicines. Core Aesthetics discusses assessment, suitability, risks and treatment planning without using product names or promotional product language.
What should I bring to a bunny line consultation?
Bring details of previous cosmetic treatments, current medicines or supplements, relevant health history and a clear description of when the lines appear. Photos can help explain the concern, but suitability is assessed in person.
Which page is the main bunny line treatment Melbourne page?
This page is the main Core Aesthetics page for bunny line treatment assessment in Melbourne. The bunny line consultation page supports it by explaining appointment flow and preparation.
What happens in a bunny line consultation?
Corey assesses nose scrunch movement, smile balance, neighbouring upper face movement, skin quality, medical history, prior treatment, expectations, risks and consent before deciding whether treatment planning is suitable.
What if I searched what are bunny lines or nasalis line?
Those searches usually refer to small upper nose creases that can appear during nose scrunching or smiling. Corey explains the movement pattern in plain language and assesses whether the concern is mainly movement related, skin related, influenced by nearby treatment or better left untreated.
How does Corey explain what bunny line consultation means?
Corey explains the concern in plain language first: what may be skin, movement, structure, ageing or previous treatment. The discussion then turns to suitability, risks, limits and whether treatment is appropriate to discuss.