MODEL RELEASED. Restylane treatment. Image 5 of 8. Clinician examining the upper lip area of a female patient who is having Restylane injections. Restylane, a biodegradable gel based on hyaluronic acid, can be injected into wrinkles around the mouth. This lifts up and smooths out the wrinkles, resulting in a more youthful appearance. Hyaluronic acid is the protective fluid found between joints. See M590/282-289 for a Restylane treatment sequence.