Restylane softens lines and wrinkles under the eyes, in the cheeks, in the nasolabial fold (laugh lines), and to plump the lips or creases and lines around the mouth.
Restylane contains hyaluronic acid (HA) - a natural tissue substance. Under-eye circles, creases, lines, and depressions on the face are sometimes caused by the loss of volume due to aging. By age 50, the level of HA in the body declines by as much as half. With Restylane, the skin can smooth and volume can be replaced, lasting from 6 to 9 months.
Restylane is administered by injecting a clear gel with a tiny needle to improve lines and creases around the mouth and to plump the lips.
The procedure lasts a few minutes and can sting or burn during injection. A topical anesthetic cream, ice pack, or local anesthetic injection can be used in the most sensitive areas.