Busy Americans are on a quest to look younger—and they want to do it with as little cost, discomfort and down time as possible. This trend is behind the 8.4 million minimally invasive cosmetic surgery procedures performed in 2005, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). From 2000 to 2006, ASPS statistics show a 53% increase in minimally invasive cosmetic plastic
surgery procedures.

Dr. Parungao offers three types
of injectable facial enhancements:

• Juvéderm^TM is a next-generation hyaluronic acid dermal filler from Allergan. This smooth-consistency injectable gel, introduced in the U.S. in January 2007, is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler proven to be safe and effective for people
  of color.
  
  
• Restylane® is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler from Medicis Aesthetics. According to a study published in the Feb. 20, 2007 Archives of Dermatology, an American Medical Association publication, Restylane appears to stimulate facial cells to make their own collagen, a basic skin protein.
  
  
• Botox® Cosmetic is Allergan's injectable form of botulinim toxin type A that can visibly smooth and soften moderate to severe frown lines between your brows.