AESTHETICS & LASERS
Botox & Dysport
BOTOX or DYSPORT are the treatments of choice for the dynamic wrinkles, the movement-related lines and grooves in your face. Importantly, by relaxing specific muscles of facial expression Doctor Tower shapes the face for a more attractive balanced expression.
As a facial surgeon, Dr. Tower has the experience and knowledge of facial anatomy. He knows the subtleties of the face and how you can reach your aesthetic goals. Dr. Tower likes to use BOTOX to control the eyebrow position and contour by relaxing the eyebrows apart and upward – a “BOTOX Browlift” and shaping. Dermal fillers like Juvederm can be used to complement the effects of BOTOX so it is longer lasting. A tiny amount of BOTOX precisely injected, relaxes specific muscles and allows the body’s own collagen to regenerate in those lines formed from repetitive movement. BOTOX can be used so artfully so as to have a subtle softening effect that is neither obvious nor takes away our ability to communicate. Importantly, BOTOX can be used to shape the face by the advanced balanced injection to muscles of facial expression. Even subtle changes can be made in droopy eyelids and gummy smile. BOTOX and DYSPORT are purified proteins and should be injected by the most experienced specialist in a medical setting to achieve a safe, natural and finessed result. Each lasts for 3 to 4 months. Dr. Tower will help you decide which is right for you. Call us for a consultation: 503-227-5075.
Fillers
Facial fillers, which are also known as “dermal fillers” and “injectables,” are temporary to long-lasting solutions administered through a few tiny injections on specific areas of the face.
Each filler is designed with one or several purposes, such as wrinkle and fold reduction, facial volume augmentation, lip shaping and under eye holllow correction. Doctor Tower will evaluate your results with you to determine how many treatments you will need to achieve your desired volume and shape.
Juvéderm Vollure
Dr. Tower eases Juvéderm injectable gel under the skin to instantly restore your skin’s volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds. Juvéderm provides a smooth, natural look and feel. The thicker form of Juvéderm is used to contour – enhancing the cheeks and jawline, softening folds. Juvéderm filler and BOTOX relaxer done together are synergistic and may make each last longer.
Juvéderm Voluma
Voluma creates a soft “lift” to the cheek area, fills hollow temples, and defines the jawline. Voluma affords more definition than Juvéderm Ultra and Ultra Plus. Europe and Canada have enjoyed the availability of Voluma for years and now Dr Tower’s patients are benefiting from the beautiful and long lasting lift. Like the other Juvéderms, Voluma is a carbohydrate gel which can be dissolved with an enzyme very easily. In general there is very little swelling, there is immediate volume correction and very long duration – up to two years.
Restylane
Restylane is Doctor Tower’s preferred filler for the under-eye area, or “tear trough.” Made from biodegradable hyaluronic acid, Restylane is very similar to Perlane, but is more often used for facial wrinkles such as frown lines and downturned lip lines. The effects of Restylane can be expected to last about 8 months to a year. Due to its safety and the potential longevity of its effects, Restylane was the first FDA approved hyaluronic acid filler in the US. By filling in the hollow tear trough area, dark shadows under the eyes may be corrected. Dr. Tower is an orbital specialist with extensive knowledge and experience in periorbital and eyelid reconstruction and rejuvenation.
Restylane Lyft
Doctor Tower uses Restylane Lyft to lift the cheeks and straighten the jawline. Restylane Lyft is hyaluronic acid–based injectable filler that gives volume to deflated areas of the face. By adding to the cheek area, it lifts and reduces the depth of the nasolabial folds (smile lines). By adding to the jawline near the ears, Perlane can reduce the appearance of jowls. This gel is injected under your normal tissue to lift and volumize the face, lasting about 1 year.
Restylane Kysse
Restylane Kysse is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler specifically designed for natural-looking lip enhancement. Using advanced technology, it allows for flexible movement and soft, natural expression while improving lip volume, texture, and color. In addition to enhancing lip shape, it smooths fine lines around the mouth, creating a more youthful and hydrated appearance. Results are long-lasting yet subtle, typically maintaining fullness and definition for up to one year.
Restylane Eyelight
Restylane Eyelight is an FDA-approved hyaluronic acid filler formulated specifically to treat under-eye hollows. Designed with NASHA technology, it provides precise placement and structural support to restore lost volume beneath the eyes. By filling the tear trough area, it reduces shadows and improves the appearance of dark circles, helping patients look more rested and refreshed. Clinical studies show high patient satisfaction with natural-looking results that can last up to 18 months.
Restylane DeFyne and ReFyne
Doctor Tower has been delighted with the latest introduction of these supple HA gels. Using elegant technology, these next generation fillers have flexibility to harmonize perfectly with your unique expressions naturally.
Sculptra
Sculptra is a biostimulatory injectable that works by stimulating the body’s natural collagen production rather than simply adding volume. Made from poly-L-lactic acid, it gradually restores facial structure and improves skin thickness and firmness over time. Unlike traditional fillers, results develop progressively, creating a subtle and natural rejuvenation that can last up to two years. Sculptra is ideal for addressing volume loss, skin laxity, and overall facial aging.
KYBELLA
A new, non-surgical procedure for the "double-chin," Kybella is the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment that is used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat).
MICRONEEDLING
Microneedling is a form of collagen induction therapy. As we age and battle skin conditions, the natural architecture of our skin deteriorates, which leads to fine lines, wrinkles, large pores and uneven skin texture. Collagen induction therapy also known as microneedling, is a great way to address these signs of aging at the cellular level. Microneedling comfortably creates thousands of micro-injuries in the skin to trigger the body’s natural wound healing process. This results in skin remodeling, including the formation of collagen and elastin, the two proteins predominantly responsible for the structure of the skin. The outcome is beautiful, youthful looking skin.
PLATELET-RICH PLASMA
Perhaps the Fountain-of-Youth has always been inside us. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is finding applications throughout the medical specialties. Drawing upon your very own healing powers, a small amount of blood is taken from your vein. Our specialized team, then processes the withdrawal harvesting your own PRP. This special and unique plasma can then be used in combination with a variety of procedures and unique applications including our microneedling device and our hybrid laser. Your PRP can even be injected into hollows under the eyes for volumization, into the face for overall rejuvenation, or into the scalp for hair restoration.
LIGHTSTEM LED
LightStim LED therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses multiple wavelengths of therapeutic light energy to stimulate cellular activity and support skin health. Different wavelengths target specific concerns, including fine lines and wrinkles, acne, and inflammation. By promoting collagen production and enhancing circulation, LightStim helps improve skin tone, texture, and overall radiance. This gentle treatment is safe for all skin types and requires no downtime, making it an ideal addition to enhance results from other aesthetic procedures or as a standalone maintenance treatment.
BBL LASERS
Forever Young BBL (IPL)
Broad Band Light (BBL)/Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy consists of a series of 4 to 6 treatments in which a broad spectrum of light is transmitted through a small, smooth transparent hand piece gently placed over the skin. BBL/IPL passes through the top layer of skin (epidermis) and penetrates to the deeper layer (dermis) where blood vessels, pigment cells, and collagen are found. Because the epidermis is unharmed, the severe redness and peeling associated with traditional laser skin resurfacing is avoided. The gentle, non-ablative treatments can be used to treat the face, chest, neck and hands — virtually anywhere that sun damage shows. Intense pulsed light also reduces brown spots, erases broken capillaries, smoothes roughly textured skin, and diminishes flushing or redness of the face associated with Rosacea. BBL/IPL treatment is ideal for patients with active lifestyles as it requires no downtime and has a low risk of side effects.
Patients that have been treated with Forever Young BBL over the past 9 years have noticed that they appeared not to have aged over the nine years and looked 10 years younger than their actual age.
BBL SkinTyte
BBL SkinTyte is a non-invasive treatment that uses BroadBand Light (BBL) technology to improve skin laxity and firmness. By delivering controlled infrared light energy deep into the dermis, it gently heats tissue to stimulate collagen production while maintaining surface comfort. SkinTyte helps tighten loose skin, improve elasticity, and restore a more youthful contour with little to no downtime, making it a popular option for the face and body.
BBL SkinSmooth
BBL SkinSmooth is a light-based treatment designed to improve overall skin tone, clarity, and radiance. Using BroadBand Light energy, it targets pigmentation, redness, and signs of sun damage by gently heating the upper layers of the skin and stimulating cellular regeneration. SkinSmooth enhances complexion, reduces discoloration, and promotes healthier, more even-looking skin with minimal downtime, making it ideal for ongoing skin maintenance.
OTHER LASERS
Halo Lasers
Over time, your skin can lose its youthful glow due to sun exposure and your body’s natural aging process. As a result, your body may develop sun spots, fine lines, and lose that natural healthy glow. Previous lasers couldn’t effectively remove this damage, because the treatment was either too shallow or too deep. Halo eliminates years of damage by precisely targeting the right depth. Halo restores the luminous glow you had when you were younger.
The Halo is the world’s first hybrid fractional laser. It simultaneously delivers non-ablative and ablative wavelengths in a single pass over the skin.
An ablative laser has long been considered one of the most effective treatments for improving the signs of aging. By removing the outer layers of damaged skin, the skin is forced to heal, increase collagen production and restructure, making way for tighter, rejuvenated skin. The downfall of an ablative laser is the recovery and downtime needed, often 1-2 weeks.
A non-ablative laser treatment is far less invasive with little-to-no downtime. By heating up the outer layers of skin but not removing them, a non-ablative laser treatment is popular for patients who need to return to their everyday lives right after treatment. The downfall here is a series of several treatments are needed to achieve desired results with a non-ablative procedure.
The Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser focuses energy on the deeper collagen layer of skin leaving the surface of your skin largely in tact for a quicker healing time. It delivers the results of an ablative procedure with little-to-no downtime, like a non-ablative treatment. The best of both worlds!
Moxi Laser
MOXI is a gentle, non-ablative fractional laser designed to improve early signs of aging and maintain healthy skin. Using a 1927 nm wavelength, it targets water within skin cells to stimulate collagen production and promote natural healing. MOXI helps improve tone, texture, and pigmentation with minimal downtime, making it ideal for year-round treatments and all skin types. It is commonly used for prejuvenation as well as maintaining results from more advanced procedures.
TRL Lasers
TRL Contour, NanoPeel, and MicroLaserPeel TRL laser resurfacing treatments are advanced erbium laser procedures that fully customize skin resurfacing based on patient needs. Options range from light resurfacing with NanoPeel and MicroLaserPeel, which improve texture, tone, and mild imperfections with minimal downtime, to deeper TRL Contour treatments that address wrinkles, sun damage, and more significant skin concerns. By precisely removing damaged skin layers, TRL stimulates collagen renewal and reveals smoother, healthier, and more youthful-looking skin.