Why won't botox and restylane work?

Question: I had botox around my eyes about two years ago which did not produce any change. I then received a more concentrated dose, which still produced no result. Last week I had restylane in a line on my top lip and the deep folds alongside of my mouth. After initial swelling, this too appears to have had little effect. Are there any reasons why these procedures seem to have no effect on my skin and are there any viable alternatives available at a similar cost?

Answer: Non-surgical treatments are not as powerful as surgical options. In cases where non-surgical options have failed and then repeated at higher doses, such as around your eyes, it is possible the result you are looking for is not achievable with non-surgical treatment options. Being more powerful, surgery may be the answer.