Bunny Lines Botox in Newport Beach
Bunny lines are small but they matter — especially for patients who have already treated their forehead and frown lines and notice that the nose now moves in a way the rest of the face no longer does.
Bunny lines are the diagonal wrinkles that appear on the sides of the nose when you scrunch, smile broadly, or laugh. They are caused by the nasalis muscle — a thin muscle that runs along the side of the nose — contracting and creasing the overlying skin. In some patients they are present at rest. In others they appear only with expression.
A small amount of botulinum toxin placed precisely into the nasalis muscle relaxes it, softening or eliminating the lines both at rest and during expression. The treatment is quick, the dose is small, and when done well it blends seamlessly with the rest of the face — whether or not other areas have been treated.
Bunny lines often become more noticeable after glabella Botox. When the frown lines between the brows are treated, some patients find that the nasalis muscle compensates — contracting more when they try to express what the glabella muscles no longer can. Treating bunny lines alongside or shortly after glabella Botox produces a more balanced result.
Who develops bunny lines?
Habitual scrunching
Patients who habitually scrunch or wrinkle their nose — during concentration, emotion, or simply as a characteristic expression — develop bunny lines from repeated nasalis contraction over time. The lines begin as dynamic wrinkles that appear with movement and gradually become etched into the skin at rest.
Glabella compensation
One of the most common reasons patients seek bunny line treatment is after having their glabella (frown lines) treated. The nasalis can recruit as a compensatory muscle when the corrugator and procerus are relaxed — making bunny lines appear more prominent or active than before treatment.
Treatment — standalone or combined
Bunny lines can be treated on their own or as part of a broader facial neurotoxin appointment. Dr. Mortazavi approaches both the same way — assessing nasalis activity at rest and during expression, evaluating whether the lines are dynamic or static, and placing the appropriate dose to soften them without flattening natural nose movement entirely.
When bunny lines are treated alongside glabella, forehead, or crow’s feet Botox, the placement is coordinated so that the overall facial result is balanced. Treating one area of the face in isolation sometimes creates a mismatch — which is why the assessment always considers the face as a whole, not just the area being injected.
Consultation
Dr. Mortazavi evaluates nasalis activity at rest and during expression, assesses whether glabella compensation is contributing, and determines the appropriate dose and placement. For patients already receiving Botox in other areas, bunny lines can typically be added to the same appointment.
Treatment
Two to four small injections on each side of the nose, placed along the nasalis muscle. The treatment takes less than 5 minutes when performed alongside other areas. Most patients find it very comfortable — the needle is fine and the dose is small.
Results and duration
Results appear within 3 to 5 days and reach full effect at 2 weeks. Duration is typically 3 to 4 months, consistent with other facial neurotoxin treatments. Patients who treat bunny lines regularly alongside their other Botox appointments find the result integrates naturally into their overall facial maintenance.
Bunny lines are a small treatment but they contribute meaningfully to a complete, natural-looking facial result. Dr. Mortazavi routinely assesses the nasalis alongside other facial areas — particularly in patients who have had glabella Botox — because compensatory nasalis activity is common and easy to miss if you are not looking for it. Every injection is performed personally.
Frequently asked questions
What are bunny lines?
Bunny lines are the diagonal wrinkles that appear on the sides of the nose when you scrunch your face, smile broadly, or laugh. They are caused by contraction of the nasalis muscle and are named for the way a rabbit’s nose moves. They can be dynamic — appearing only with expression — or static, present at rest in patients with significant repeated muscle use over time.
Why did my bunny lines get worse after Botox?
This is a very common observation. When the glabella muscles — the frown lines between the brows — are treated with Botox, the nasalis can compensate by contracting more to express what those muscles no longer can. The result is that bunny lines become more prominent or active after glabella treatment. Adding bunny line Botox at the same appointment or shortly after resolves this and produces a more balanced overall result.
Will treating bunny lines affect how my nose looks at rest?
When dosed correctly, no. The goal is to soften the lines that appear with expression, not to change the appearance of the nose at rest or eliminate all movement. Overdosing the nasalis can cause the nose to look stiff or prevent normal movement during expression — which is why placement and dose precision matter. Dr. Mortazavi uses a conservative approach and evaluates results at two weeks.
Can bunny lines be treated at the same appointment as other Botox?
Yes. Bunny lines are commonly added to forehead, glabella, or crow’s feet appointments. The additional treatment takes only a few minutes and is priced at $150 regardless of whether it is performed alone or alongside other areas.
How long do bunny line results last?
Typically 3 to 4 months, consistent with other facial neurotoxin treatments. Most patients treat bunny lines on the same schedule as their other Botox appointments.
How much does bunny line Botox cost at Plump?
Bunny line treatment at Plump Medical Spa is $150, whether treated as a standalone appointment or added to an existing Botox session.
Related treatments
Bunny lines are often treated alongside other small facial neurotoxin areas for a complete, balanced result.
Schedule a consultation
Bunny line Botox is available at Plump Medical Spa in Newport Beach, serving patients throughout Orange County and Southern California.
4667 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 310 — Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 568-7544 — info@plumpmedicalspa.com
Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm — By Appointment Only