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Is It Too Late to Consider Tattoo Removal?

If you are one of the millions of people who are starting to regret a tattoo you got either yesterday or years ago, it is not too late to have it removed. Laser tattoo removal is considered the easiest, safest and most effective method to remove your tattoo. There are many reasons for tattoo regret. You may want to remove an ex’s name from your skin, you may no longer be happy with the art and want to put something else in its place, or you may have too many tattoos to acquire a particular job. Whatever it is, laser tattoo removal may be your best option.

How Does It Work?

The tattoo artist deposits the ink deep in your skin. Your body is already trying to get rid of it, which is why some tattoos fade over time. However, because the ink particles are so big, the white blood cells can’t remove it. This is where the laser comes in. A laser device emits short bursts of light that break the ink into minuscule particles that then get flushed out naturally with time.

There are different wavelengths and adapters that we use for different colors of ink. Some colors are easier to remove than others. Black and darker colors are the easiest to remove because they absorb all wavelengths. Yellow and purple are difficult to remove because they reflect light and don’t easily absorb it. The most difficult colors to remove are fluorescent ink.

What to Expect

It will take more than one session to get the results you want. Your tattoo will fade after each session, but you may need a series to get the optimum results. The number of sessions you need will depend on the color, size, location on your body, age, and whether the tattoo artist was a professional or amateur. If your tattoo is more than 10 years old, it may have already started fading and will require fewer laser tattoo removal treatments. While removing tattoos with a laser is very effective and safe, it does take time for any tattoo. If you need six to eight treatments with six weeks in between each treatment, it may take a year before you have the clear skin you want.

Get In Touch with Us for More Information

When you talk to our laser tattoo removal specialist, your tattoos will be examined. The color, placement and age will be considered and a course of treatment may be recommended. Tattoo regret is a condition that may be cured with lasers. For more information about what this option may be able to do for you, we warmly invite you to reach out and make an appointment with the office of Dr. Ingrid E. Trenkle. At our convenient locations in Redlands and Sun City, our staff will be pleased to explain this process in greater detail and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to set up your consultation – we look forward to speaking with you!

Come to Redlands for BOTOX Treatment

Ask most women (and men, too) about wanting to look younger and more rested, and they will probably say they prefer a subtle approach. No one wants their skin to look stretched unnaturally. That is why clients in Redlands choose BOTOX® treatments again and again: the world’s number one injectable really works, provides almost instant results, and the procedure can be performed during your lunch hour. It’s a safe, minimally invasive beauty treatment that seems to get more popular every year, and it’s ideal for adults of all ages.

What is BOTOX®?

BOTOX® is not a filler, but it is a marvelous wrinkle relaxant and a great way to reduce the general signs of aging and/or sun damage one develops. The cosmetic treatment is highly regarded around the world, and in the United States alone, millions of BOTOX® treatments were performed in 2018. The serum offers a quick beauty fix in just one session, and the results are also pretty awesome. BOTOX® in Redlands is the modern way of maintaining youthfulness and smoother, more radiant skin. This temporary treatment lasts for a number of months.

Face and Neck Wrinkles

This treatment is adored for its versatility in making wrinkles stop in their tracks on several areas of the face and also the neck. BOTOX® first became famous for eliminating the two small, vertical lines between the eyebrows. The injectable can also be placed around the brows for a natural-looking lift, and it can halt crow’s feet located at the outer eye. In addition, the treatment also tames any horizontal forehead lines and can be injected into the neck bands to improve wrinkles there. Skilled aesthetic specialists can create impressive results with BOTOX® and can allow a client to look years younger with strategic injection points about the face.

Contact Us to Find Out More

Most of us live a healthy and active lifestyle and feel great on the inside. Who doesn’t also want their physical appearance to match? BOTOX® is a subtle cosmetic treatment that works well with most skin types at any adult age. It’s an ideal procedure because there is no surgery or downtime to pose an inconvenience. Within days, a smoother and more youthful, rested appearance takes place. If you’re curious about trying BOTOX®, please feel free to make an appointment with the office of Dr. Ingrid E. Trenkle! At our convenient location in Redlands, Dr. Trenkle and her team will be pleased to explain this treatment option in greater detail and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to set up your consultation!

What is the PicoWay Laser?

Are you looking for a way to remove uneven skin pigmentation? PicoWay is a laser skin treatment that is administered to treat fine line, wrinkles, birthmarks, age spots, and other skin issues. It is also capable of fading unwanted tattoos. This is a unique laser treatment because it uses very targeted and short laser pulses to treat the target areas. The laser pulses are measured in picoseconds and can easily break down unwanted pigment much more effectively than traditional laser treatments. This treatment also produces less heat energy than other laser treatments, which means less energy will be transferred to the skin. It can effectively treat melanin pigmentation without damaging the surrounding skin.

Individuals who choose this treatment will see an improvement in fewer treatments when compared with other lasers, and there is less discomfort with with PicoWay because less heat is used.

The procedure encourages the production of collagen. As your body produces more collagen, uneven skin pigmentation will diminish. The treatment is beneficial for all skin types, and many individuals choose this laser treatment for melasma, age spots, freckles, and other skin pigmentation problems. It is also an effective treatment option for tattoo removal. In fact, many individuals choose this laser for tattoo removal because it typically requires less sessions than other laser tattoo removal treatments.

The number of treatments that you will need will depend on your goals and needs. While some individuals may only need one treatment session, some will require several treatment sessions to reach their desired results. During the procedure, the laser will be applied to the target area, and short pulses of light will break down unwanted pigment and stimulate collagen production.

Some individuals report that their skin feels slightly sunburned following each treatment. You can apply a cold compress immediately following the treatment, and you may also be advised to wear a topical antibiotic ointment. It is important to refrain from exfoliating or scrubbing your face for the first couple of days after each treatment. Dark spots will begin to peel within a few days after treatment, and you may experience a temporary lightening or darkening of the skin, which should resolve within a week. It is important to wear avoid the sun while you skin is peeling. You can help maintain the results if you wear sunscreen daily.

Would you like to learn more about PicoWay? The friendly staff at the office of Ingrid E. Trenkle, MD would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!

How Can Ultherapy Help Me?

Gravity can take its toll on us over time. Facial sagging is a common complaint of people as they age. In the past, extensive surgeries were the only way to address this issue. Now, we have the revolutionary treatment known as Ultherapy. This FDA-approved procedure is great for treating underneath the chin, on the neck, and between the eyebrows.

How Does It Work?

Ultrasound technology is used in two important ways in this treatment. First, ultrasound imaging is used to show us all the layers of fat, allowing the treatment to be very precise. Second, ultrasound waves are used to stimulate the production of collagen. The new collagen will help to lift the skin in the targeted area. The goal of Ultherapy is to trigger the production of new collagen. Since collagen is the key to healthy, firm skin, Ultherapy can help reduce sagging without using any fillers or other chemicals.

What to Expect with Ultherapy Treatments

When you decide to have Ultherapy, the first step is to come in for a consultation. This is where we can determine your target areas and discuss how many treatments may be needed. The length of each treatment depends largely on the area being treated. Ultherapy was recently approved to treat the décolletage, or the upper part of a woman’s torso including the shoulders, neck, and upper chest. After receiving your treatment, you can immediately resume your normal routine. There is zero downtime or recovery period after having this treatment. Results develop over time as your body is busy producing new collagen. Ultimately, your body’s natural collagen production rate will decide how long this takes.

Who is a Good Candidate for Ultherapy?

Being in good overall health is important before having Ultherapy. It is most effective when done at the first signs of aging. A consultation where we discuss your needs and medical history can help determine if you are a good candidate for this treatment. It also helps to harbor realistic expectations about this procedure and what it can accomplish. A positive outlook is also ideal!

If you would like to learn more about Ultherapy and what it can do to help tighten your skin, get in touch with us and make an appointment with the office of Dr. Ingrid E. Trenkle! At our convenient locations in Redland sand Sun City, our caring and dedicated staff will be happy to explain the benefits of this treatment in greater detail and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to set up your consultation – we look forward to speaking with you!

Restylane: A Prominent Lip Filler

If you are looking for a way to make your lips appear fuller and plumper, you are not alone. Some people just never had the lip volume they wanted. Others have noticed the fullness of their lips decrease with age. In either case, Restylane® can help. It is a line of dermal fillers that has a great option specifically aimed at giving your lips great shape and definition.

What is Restylane®?

The Restylane® line of dermal fillers are all hyaluronic acid-based. Due to the fact that hyaluronic acid is found in the body naturally, it is easy for these fillers to bond once injected. When it comes to lips, Restylane® Silk is great for both lip augmentation and smoothing out lines and wrinkles around the mouth.

Once this filler is injected, it begins to help in two important ways. The water in the injection will give you immediate results, meaning you will walk out of the office with fuller lips. The hyaluronic acid also attracts more water to your lips, meaning your improvements will continue to develop and last for a long time.

What to Expect with Restylane® Lip Treatments

This treatment is done in the comfort of our office and takes under an hour to perform. How many injections you will require is something that can be determined at a personalized consultation. After your treatment, there is no recovery period – you can immediately resume your normal daily activities.

The Benefits of Restylane®

This is a very popular treatment choice for those seeking to improve the appearance of their lips. Some of the reasons for this include:

It makes lips look smoother as well as fuller
Wrinkles around the mouth can be treated as well
Lip symmetry can be improved
Results are more natural than with many other fillers

The Food and Drug Administration has approved this treatment for use in adults. It is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is, however, a great option for people looking to change the appearance of their mouth without having surgery or any downtime.

If you are ready to learn more about Restylane® for lip augmentation, feel free to reach out to the office of Dr. Ingrid E. Trenkle! At our offices in Redlands and Sun City, our dedicated and friendly team is happy to answer your questions and can schedule you for a consultation where we can develop a personalized treatment plan for you. Contact us today to set up a consultation – we look forward to speaking with you!

Finding a Reputable Dermatologist

The skin is your body’s largest organ and is responsible for activities like protecting against the entrance of pathogens and toxins and the delivery of oxygenated blood to different areas of the body. This is why it is so vitally important to safeguard both its health and appearance. A dermatologist can help you when you have problems with your skin like sun damage, signs of aging, or suspicious moles. You should begin your search for finding a reputable dermatologist by making sure that your prospective practitioner is a board-certified dermatologist. This is a professional who went to college and medical school, as well as dermatology residency. You should make sure the dermatologist is trained and equipped to diagnose and treat the specific skin condition that prompted your search.

Skin Cancer Detection

If you should notice a suspicious-looking mole, make an appointment with your dermatologist right away. Although most such changes are benign, they can indicate the development of skin cancer. Skin cancer is highly treatable when detected early, but can become very serious when it spreads to internal organs. Make a habit of periodically checking yourself when you disrobe. If you should notice a sudden change in an existing mole, like a change in size, shape, color, or sensation, call us right away to schedule an appointment.

BOTOX®

BOTOX® is an injectable treatment that has both cosmetic and medical applications. The treatment involves the injection of a safe toxin into your face to temporarily paralyze facial muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles like those found between the eyebrows or on the forehead. BOTOX® can also be used to prevent migraine headaches.

Fillers

Facial fillers help to minimize wrinkles, but they go about it in a different way than BOTOX®. Fillers are injectable substances that promote increased skin thickness to fill in fine lines and wrinkles. Some common brand names are Juvederm®, Radiesse®, Restylane®, and Sculptra® Aesthetic. These products offer long-lasting results that do not require surgery or downtime. Over the course of time, fillers are absorbed by your body and follow-up injections are required to maintain your results.

Reach Out for Further Information

If you have any remaining questions about the various treatments and procedures offered by your dermatologist, please feel free to make an appointment with the office of Dr. Ingrid E. Trenkle! At our convenient locations in Redlands and Sun City, our caring and devoted professionals will be happy to explain your full range of options and help you decide which one would be best for you. Contact us today to set up your consultation – we look forward to speaking with you!

The Benefits of Sculptra Aesthetic

When it comes to looking healthy and young, collagen is key. That is why Sculptra® Aesthetic, a non-surgical cosmetic procedure, can be so useful for revitalizing your look. It effectively stimulates your body to start creating its own new collagen, giving your face more structure while also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

The Benefits of Collagen

Wondering why collagen is so important anyway? It is a protein that supports the elastin fibers and hyaluronic acid in our skin, essentially giving the face its structure. When we are young, our faces are full of collagen. The amount begins to slowly decrease while we are in our 20s, but few people notice it at this point. Some of us start worrying about wrinkles in our 30s, and by the time we are 40, we have lost 20% of the collagen we once had. This unfortunate trend continues, with 30% of our collagen gone by the time we hit 50. Knowing this, it is easy to understand why wrinkles, fine lines, and facial sagging are all common signs of aging.

The Benefits of Sculptra® Aesthetic

This treatment is a poly-L-lactic acid collagen simulator. You have probably seen topical creams in grocery stores and pharmacies that claim to help with collagen. The reason Sculptra® Aesthetic is so much more effective than these is that it works deep down in the dermis.

When the poly-L-lactic acid is injected, the body begins to absorb it. This helps stimulate new collagen growth, which ultimately gives your face more structure. The exact number of treatments you will need is something to be discussed at a consultation. Although you will likely see improvements after your very first treatment, it may take more treatments in order to get to your optimal results. Ultimately, it depends on how much collagen has been lost and what your goals are for this treatment.

Who is a Good Candidate?

Good candidates are in good overall health and have realistic expectations regarding the treatment and the results. If you would like to learn more about Sculptra® Aesthetic and what it can do for you, book an appointment at the office of Ingrid E. Trenkle, MD. The knowledgeable and friendly staff is ready to answer questions during a consultation at our office in Redlands or Sun City. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!

Men And Women Love BOTOX Cosmetic!

An alternative to aggressive skin resurfacing procedures, BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are simple to perform and can produce dramatic results. Fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead, near the eyes, around the corners of the mouth, and even on or near the jaw can be smoothed away without actually treating the skin directly. This cosmetic treatment is suitable for all skin textures and tones. It works by relaxing the muscles that lie directly beneath the skin and which control our facial expressions.

Age-Related Dynamic Wrinkles

After years and years of pouting, widening the eyes, and pursing the lips, creases form and become more noticeable once the individual has reached the middle-age years. These are called dynamic wrinkles because they formed due to the pinching or crinkling of the skin. The fine lines and crow’s feet become even more apparent after a certain age is reached because of the decreased amount of moisture and collagen in the skin layers.

Consultation and Treatment

You’ll want to contact us to schedule a consultation so that we can examine your facial and forehead skin. The severity of the wrinkling as well as the location of the fine lines determines the injection sites. We also need to look at the strength and size of the facial muscles in order to determine the proper dosage.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein solution that prevents nerve signals from commanding the muscles to contract. In the days after the fluid is injected, you’ll notice a diminishing of the crow’s feet and other lines. The sensory nerves aren’t affected, so you’ll still be able to feel your face and forehead after treatment.

The effects tend to last for multiple months. The solution goes neutral after this period and is flushed from the body along with other waste. Repeat injections are just as simple to perform as the original.

You’ll Love What BOTOX® Cosmetic Can Do For You

This simple cosmetic fix has satisfied countless millions of individuals. In fact, many of our clients consider BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments a regular part of their skin maintenance. The offices of Ingrid E. Trenkle, MD are located in Redlands, CA and Sun City, CA. Contact us today to book a consultation and learn more.

Understanding Ultherapy

Ultherapy® is a treatment that uses ultrasound to lift the skin and give a more youthful appearance. It has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for tightening the skin on various areas of the body. The body’s natural healing process is what improves the skin’s appearance after an Ultherapy® treatment has stimulated the underlying structural support of the skin. To replace the old skin cells, the body produces new collagen and this is what lifts and tightens the skin.

How Does It Work?

Our trained specialist uses a device that passes focused ultrasound energy into the deep layers of skin. This promotes the skin to produce collagen the proteins that give skin its firmness and resilience. They make the skin strong and tight thereby making it look more youthful. Ultrasound ultimately helps reverse the sagging of the skin that is caused by aging and gravity. The treatment produces natural-looking results because it’s the body’s own healing power that creates the benefit. Ultherapy® requires no invasion of any kind.

When you talk to our professionals, you can learn more about the procedure. It is very safe as the ultrasound is perfectly calibrated to the correct depth. You may require more than one treatment to achieve the optimal outcome you desire; the number of sessions you need varies from person to person, depending on the area treated. This can all be determined at your initial consultation, where we can help you structure a treatment plan that best accommodates your needs and goals.

What to Expect

Here at our offices in Redlands and Sun City, the most common places that we treat are the eyebrows, neck, chin, and décolletage. There is no set recovery time associated with this treatment, which means you can continue with your daily activities immediately after your session.

Who is a Good Candidate for Ultherapy®?

Men and women who have lax skin that sags around the eyes and mouth and droops around the neck and chest tend to be good candidates for Ultherapy®. People with lowered eyebrows, a sagging chin line and wrinkles on the chest may benefit from the treatment. While one treatment may provide noticeable improvements, repeat treatments may produce longer lasting results.

Contact Us for Further Information

When you meet our trained professionals, you can learn more about Ultherapy® and how it can benefit your appearance. The treatment can give you the results you need to look younger, prompting your own body to rejuvenate itself without any invasive technique or procedure. For more information, feel free to reach out and make an appointment with the office of Ingrid E. Trenkle, MD! At our convenient locations in Redlands and Sun City, our devoted and caring professionals will be happy to explain the process in greater detail and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to set up your consultation!

Eliminate Unwanted Ink with Tattoo Removal

Do you feel like your tattoo is negatively affecting your social, romantic, or professional life? While the reason you got the tattoo was to have it with you forever, you should know that you have options. Laser tattoo removal can help you get rid of a tattoo that you no longer want. It can also be used to help individuals who would like to revise a tattoo that is fading or that they do not like.

How the Treatment Works

When some people think of laser tattoo removal, they sometimes have the idea that the tattoo is burned off the skin. Or they think that it is like other treatments that are used to sand the skin and eventually remove a tattoo. Neither one of these descriptions is accurate for laser tattoo removal.

When you had your tattoo applied, the artist buried ink particles underneath your skin. Because these ink particles are quite large, your body has not been able to remove them on its own. Laser light is designed to break up the particles and then allow your body to remove them. Your body has actually viewed the ink as a foreign invader from the time that your tattoo was applied. The laser treatment just assists your body in breaking down those particles and then allows it to remove them in a natural way.

The length of your treatment and the number of sessions that you will need will depend on a variety of factors. Some of these factors include the color of the ink, the age of the tattoo, and where the tattoo is located on your body.

Start Receiving the Benefits

If your tattoo has had a negative impact on your life in some way, you could fix the problem by using laser tattoo removal at the office of Ingrid E. Trenkle, MD. No matter the reason why you want the tattoo removed, starting treatments with us can help you get rid of that tattoo regret and move on with your life. Our versatile treatments can remove tattoos from an entire region of your body or just a specific part of a tattoo in order to have it revised. We invite you to book an appointment at our office in Sun City or Redlands in order to find out about the benefits that you can receive from laser tattoo removal. Contact us today to arrange a consultation!

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