Bunny Lines

Bunny Lines Treatment

If your bunny lines have been concerning you and you are seeking to reduce the appearance of your bunny lines, it’s important to understand the underlying muscular dynamics that cause bunny lines to form. At our clinic, we understand facial anatomy and utilise non-surgical treatments such as muscle relaxant products, that work by blocking neurotransmitters, which results in minimal muscle contraction that is responsible for causing the bunny lines.

How Long Do The Results Last?

Following your very first treatment, expect the results to last 8-12 weeks. However, after more regular treatments, you may find that the results can last longer because the muscle has been constantly relaxed. It is important to note that the longevity of the product can also be determined by genetics and other factors such as how much product has been used at the time of treatment.

Once you cease having muscle relaxant treatment around your eyes, your eyes will return to its normal state, and your lines and wrinkle will return however, they do not become worse.

Potential Risks

Every non-surgical procedure including eye lines and wrinkles treatment, will involve a certain degree of risk, so it’s important that you understand what these risks are and also the possible complications associated which such treatment. While many of our patients do not experience the following, it is important that you discuss the following risks with your prescribing doctor and the treating cosmetic registered nurse, so that you can make an informed decision regarding your treatment plan. 

Common side effects may occur immediately or may be delayed.    

Pain, burning, stinging, bruising, swelling or redness at the injection site; local muscle weakness including drooping eyelids or eyebrows; swollen eyelids, skin tightness, itching or aching forehead, headaches, nausea and/or flu-like symptoms.                                                                   

Although exceedingly rare, in some cases the effect of the product may be observed beyond the site of injection and the following symptoms may occur – loss of strength and muscle weakness, drooping of upper eyelid, double or blurred vision, trouble speaking, constipation, aspiration and trouble swallowing.  These symptoms can happen hours to weeks after injection and are more likely to occur in patients treated with high doses or who have underlying conditions that would predispose to the above.

Post-Procedure Care

The following are very common side effects after treatment and should resolve with time.  

• Swelling at puncture sites   
• Bruising 
• Redness at puncture sites  
• Tenderness   
• Tightness  
• You may experience a mild headache; Paracetamol may be taken if required.    

Final Results  

You may notice the effects of your treatment within two – four days.  It can take up to 14 days for the full effect. You may require further treatments to achieve your desired results.   

Aftercare 

Please contact the clinic immediately if you experience any inflammatory reaction and/or side effect.  If necessary, additional treatments, medications and/or surgery may be necessary.   

• If out of hours, please attend your local medical centre or emergency department
• You may return to your normal activities (including driving immediately post treatment)  
• We advise no strenuous exercise or alcohol for 24 hours  
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure and extreme temperatures for at least 2 weeks post treatment 

Avoid touching or massaging the treatment area. Avoid facials, waxing, chemical peels, IPL, laser or any other skin treatments for at least 2 weeks after treatment. 

As part of your post-treatment care plan, you will be provided with verbal and written post-treatment instructions.