Shinn, Rina (adonisaesthetics.com)

Summer Fashion Trends, 2013 – Is your body ready?

lori — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:29:49 +0000

Happy summer everyone — may we suggest you kick it off with a pair of lucite heels?

Other fashion trends for the summer of 2013 include:

Lux leather – Think mini skirt or a tank top.

Shortalls to let your legs breathe while the temps rise.

Lucite (clear) heels.

Crop tops.

Holographic accessories and clothes – Think mirrored and shiny.

Bold stripes.

Midi skirts (calf length)

Is your body ready for these fun fashions?

Some of the most common summer fashion woes are stomach flab, inability to fit bikini tops or sun dresses and stubborn fat around the hips, thighs and buttocks.

Fortunately, Dr. Shinn of Adonis Cosmetic Surgery & Spa provides cosmetic surgery solutions that are less invasive. She concentrates on procedures that can be done in the office, under local anesthesia, with fast healing and minimal disruption to patients’ lives and schedules.

Cosmetic Surgery Solutions for Summer Fashions

Stomach Flab

Avelar Tummy Tuck – Uses liposuction to remove excess fat. A better cosmetic outcome is achieved with the Avelar abdominoplasty, since liposuction is combined with the abdominoplasty, allowing for improved body contouring.

Learn more.

Bikini Tops/Sun Dresses

Scarless Breast Augmentation – During the surgery, Dr. Shinn increases the breast size by implanting breast implants through the navel or belly button. Besides eliminating scars on or near the breasts, this method allows both breast implants to be placed through a single incision.

Learn more.

Stubborn Fat

Body Jet Liposuction – The most gentle form of lipo that will transform your body and leave you with an amazing new shape.

Learn more.

Exilis – Offers cosmetic improvement without surgery and has been clinically proven and thoroughly tested for cellulite, body contouring and volume reduction.

Learn more.

Call Adonis at 719-543-5000 to book your consultation.

Vitamin C: The Super Antioxidant Your Skin Is Craving

lori — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:48:07 +0000

The Obagi Blog recently posted this excellent information about the benefits of Vitamin C.

Vitamin C is offered in topical formulas that can be applied to the skin and can help prevent skin aging and protect against sun damage.¹

Benefits of Vitamin C

The topical form of Vitamin C is called ascorbic acid, and it is known as “the most important skin antioxidant.” Antioxidants protect against damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals as well as environmental pollutants. In particular, the antioxidant Vitamin C works by speeding up the skin’s natural repair systems and by directly inhibiting further damage.

Numerous clinical studies have proven the skin benefits of Vitamin C and confirmed that it can help protect against the signs of skin damage by:

Stimulating collagen synthesis
Reducing inflammation
Suppressing pigmentation
Retaining moisture
Enhancing UV protection
Replenishing Vitamin E

Fortunately, Obagi Professional-C Serums^TM use a Vitamin C formula in its most stable form, and absorbs and remains in the skin longer to offer maximum antioxidant benefit.

Available at Adonis Cosmetic Surgery & Spa, Obagi Professional-C Serums are available in 4 strengths for different skin types and needs.

So eat your fruits and veggies for all the health benefits they offer; and book an appointment with Adonis at 719-543-5000 to learn more about Professional-C Serums and how topical Vitamin C can help you look good, too.

Magnets for Chronic Pain

lori — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:44:32 +0000

Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts longer than six months and can be mild or excruciating. With chronic pain, signals of pain remain active in the nervous system for weeks, months, or even years. This can take both a physical and emotional toll on a person.

Adonis Cosmetic Surgery & Spa is the only facility south of Denver that offers pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy for patients who suffer from chronic pain.

Call 719-543-5000.

What is PEMF and how does it work?

PEMF utilizes an intense electromagnetic field to penetrate the body and influence the polarity of the cells. With PEMF, the cells’ pH increases to allow better oxygenation and suppressing of toxins and infections. The cells’ viscosity (including red blood cells) improves as well, thus allowing better blood, lymph, and other fluid flow.

The end result is accelerated healing in any part of body where electronic signaling was impaired. This translates to better wound healing (bony or soft tissue) and less pain in a chronic pain situation.

Learn more.

Colorado Liposuction – Body Jet Liposuction & Lipotherme

jenn — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:57:27 +0000

Many people, men and women alike, have areas of their body with stubborn pockets of fat. Genetics can play a huge part in this as we are all pre-determined to gain weight in specific areas of our bodies and these bits can be extremely difficult to tone no matter the time and effort you put into diet and exercise. If you are in need of a little extra help in a specific area of your body, you may be considering Liposuction. Traditional Liposuction removes excess fat cells through the use of small incision and a long skinny tube called a cannula to leave you with a more contoured and slender body. At Adonis Cosmetic Surgery & Spa we offer two different kinds of Liposuction.

Body Jet Liposuction: This new liposuction method uses a thin, fan shaped water jet that is channeled into the fat tissue. Blood vessels and nerves are not damaged. Body-Jet essentially flushes the fat instead of destroying it. As a result, the fat easily loses its structure and is released. The fluid used in the procedure carries an analgesic for pain and a vasoconstrictor to minimize bleeding. This results in very effective fat removal without the trauma and distortion associated with traditional Liposuction. The results are excellent. The patient stays awake during the procedure, allowing the surgeon and patient to reach the desired results much better.

Lipotherme: A safe, effective, minimally invasive procedure that uses a laser to liquefy and remove unwanted fat in targeted body zones. In addition to removing unwanted fat, Lipotherme’s thermal effect causes the skin to contract, resulting in firmer, smoother skin that further enhances body shaping goals. Lipotherme is ideal for removing fat in selected body zones that traditional liposuction cannot treat such as the bra line, under the chin, under arm/upper arm and above the knees and ankles. Dr. Shinn often uses Lipotherme in conjunction with Body Jet (water assisted liposuction) for patients who have loose skin on areas where large volume fat removal is necessary.

Dr. Rina Shinn of Adonis Cosmetic Surgery & Spa is the first surgeon in Colorado to provide both Lipotherme and Body-Jet, Water-Assisted Liposuction. If you are interested in learning more about your Liposuction options, contact our office and schedule your consultation today!

miraDry contest winner shares her results

lori — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:22:53 +0000

Last month we announced the winner of our “Why I want to be dry” contest winner.

You can read Michelle’s emotional entry here.

She shared, “I want to be dry because I’ve been suffering from excessive underarm sweating for over 20 years. I am 32 years old.

Throughout my entire childhood, my peers made fun of me because of my sweating and called me ‘stink’”.

Michelle received her miraDry treatment and is thrilled with the results.

“My results have been nothing short of a miracle! My sweating and odor is about 80% less than before!

I started my new job yesterday and I’ve been running around meeting candidates off-site.

I’ve not used any deodorant since the procedure, per Dr. Shinn’s instructions, and to be honest, I haven’t had the need to use it, even after running around in a 100-degree weather!

It’s just so amazing that I no longer have to worry about my excessive sweating. I still sweat just a tiny bit and have a very mild scent, which is normal compared to how bad I reeked.

The procedure itself was painless. She put a topical anesthetic before doing the injections, which I really appreciated, since from what I’ve read from other Miradry patients, most doctors don’t do and it’s rather painful.

Dr. Shinn was incredibly reassuring, sweet, and extremely professional. I felt very comfortable with her and her staff. They were incredibly sweet to me.

To be honest, I had never been treated so well by people who had never met me before!

No one will ever call me “stink” again, and I can confidently raise my arms and not worry about smelling bad.

There are just no words I can say that could express how happy and grateful I am to Dr. Shinn and her amazing staff.

For 20 years I prayed to God for a miracle, and I’m just so humbled that He not only heard me, but gave me the amazing opportunity to meet an amazing doctor and human being like Dr. Shinn.

May God bless her for restoring my self-confidence, and for saving my career and my marriage!

Thank you so very much, Dr. Shinn. May God bless you now and forever. I am your new loyal friend for life.”

Learn more about miraDry for excessive sweat here.

Call Adonis Cosmetic Surgery & Spa at 719-543-5000.

Introducing Eclipse MicroPen

lori — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:52:59 +0000

The Eclips MicroPen is a new innovation in aesthetic medicine for the treatment of fine lines, acne scars, stretch marks and an overall improvement of the skin’s texture, tone and color.

Restore a more youthful, supple and more firm look to your skin.

Learn more.

Call Adonis Cosmetic Surgery & Spa at 719-543-5000

Colorado Springs Abdominoplasty

jenn — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 06:54:10 +0000

The midsection, for both men and women, can be an extremely sensitive area. Prone to fat and water retention, it’s easy to see why so many people are self-conscious of their midsection. Being constantly self-conscious of an area of your body can hold you back from living your life to the fullest. It can restrict your clothing- perhaps you are too embarrassed to wear your swimsuit at the beach or more fitted clothes. Once it starts restricting your clothing, it can start dictating the places you go, the people you’re around, and eventually you aren’t left living much of a life at all.

Maybe you’ve recently even lost some weight, but instead of tightening back up to its previous form, your midsection is simply left drooped and sagging. An Abdominoplasty- more commonly known as a Tummy Tuck- is a very successful way for people at a stabilized weight to achieve the excellence they have been unable to achieve on their own through diet and exercise alone. It is a common procedure for recent Mothers, people whoíve lost a significant amount of weight, and people with stubborn fat deposits, likely genetic, that just donít seem to go away.

The flat stomach you’ve always desired is attainable. Contact our office to schedule your consultation today!

Specials for June, 2013

lori — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 08:38:53 +0000

FREE Chair Massage for Dad!

Free chair massage for dads throughout June at Adonis! 719-543-5000

Save on Botox

$10/unit Botox Wednesdays.

June is Migraine Awareness Month.

The $10 special can be used for Botox for Migraines. Learn more.

FREE Botox

Book any cosmetic surgery procedure and receive 40 units of Botox free! ($480 value)

Free Laser Hair Removal

Save $500 on our miraDry procedure for excess underarm sweat and receive a complimentary underarm laser hair removal package. ($612 value) Learn more.

Save on Hormone Replacement Therapy

Complimentary Saliva Test ($150 value) with the purchase of a Hormone Membership Program. Learn more.

Save on Nutritional Supplements

15% off throughout June.

Adonis provides a variety wellness products. Click on the links for more info.

Detoxification, Silver for first aid & immune support, Adonis POW (Not your usual multi-vitamin) and Viracid Immune Booster

Adonis Cosmetic Surgery & Spa 719-543-5000

miraDry Contest Winner!

lori — Thu, 30 May 2013 18:13:49 +0000

Congratulations to Michelle, the winner of our “Why I want to be dry” contest.

Michelle won a free miraDry procedure.

Here are some of the things Michelle shared about her experience with excess underarm sweat.

“I want to be dry because I’ve been suffering from excessive underarm sweating for over 20 years. I am 32 years old.

Throughout my entire childhood, my peers made fun of me because of my sweating and called me “stink”.

I’ve tried EVERYTHING: from over the counter deodorants, botox, to even rubbing alcohol!

I’ve even been fired from a job on one occasion because of my sweating.

One of my former bosses made fun of me.

I’m a very clean person. I shower three times a day, and apply deodorant on a constant basis.

It’s affected my marriage, and even my husband has complained about my sweating.

Needless to say, my self-esteem is close to zero. I’m a nice person, and I’d take my shirt of my back to help another person, but I can’t even do that because I seriously doubt anyone would want my sweaty shirt.

I’m starting a new job in a couple of weeks, and I’m terrified. Not because of the job, but because I don’t want to go through the same humiliation I’ve endured since I was a little girl.

I don’t want to offend anyone with my sweat. I just want to be accepted, and I want people to see the real me, instead of my nasty sweat stains.”

The miraDry procedure delivers precisely controlled electromagnetic energy to the area under the arm and heats and eliminates the sweat glands. Since sweat glands do not regenerate, results are lasting. Learn more.

Call Adonis at 719-543-5000.

Liposuction Colorado Springs

jenn — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:40:51 +0000

Many people, men and women alike, have areas of their body with stubborn pockets of fat. Genetics can play a huge part in this as we are all pre-destined to gain weight in specific areas of our bodies and these bits can be extremely difficult to tone no matter the time and effort you put into exercise and diet. That said, exercise and diet are still beneficial and should be an important part of your healthy lifestyle regardless. If you are in need of a little extra help in an area of your body, you may consider using Colorado Liposuction by Dr. Shinn to help.

The Liposuction procedure should not be used solely as a means for losing weight, and is ideal for people with specific areas of their body they want improved. The areas differ from person to person but might include the abdomen, face or neck, arms, thighs, or backside. Liposuction will remove the excess fat cells and leave you with a more contoured and slender body.

If you would like to learn more about liposuction, contact our office and schedule your confidential consultation with Dr. Shinn today.