What’s a typical workout for Madonna?
We work out six days a week for one and a half to two hours each day. We always target her full body with a mix of stretch, toning and strengthening, cardio, abs and arms, and then every week, we focus on a specific body part. And anytime a performance is coming up, we up the endurance and her speed and agility.

What about her favorite exercise?
She loves to dance! She has the best energy! It is amazing. She also does the most amazing isolations with her abs and butt.

How do you keep Madonna’s workouts fun?
I always try to incorporate a prop—towels, pilate boxes, bungee cords, rolling chairs, ballet bars…even a scooter! Props keep your body guessing and help with balance and toning.

What have you learned from Madonna?
With hard work and discipline you can do anything. And that practice makes perfect.

What fitness advice do you have for real women?
No matter how busy Madonna is, she gives back to her body. So, this year, remember to write in your calendar every day that you’ll work out for at least 10 minutes.

You can read Allure’s entire article here.

Jane Iredale is a real person.  She began her career working in the entertainment industry, from Broadway productions to  Hollywood movies and television, first as a casting director, and later with her own Emmy-winning production company. Ms. Iredale saw first-hand how important blemish-free skin was to women, and how remarkable the make-up techniques were that “enhanced the wearer’s natural beauty and allowed her inner personality to shine.”

Seeing how skin disorders and sensitivities can not only destroy careers but a woman’s self-confidence as well, Jane Iredale founded Iredale Mineral Cosmetics. She has worked with physicians and plastic surgeons to develop a make-up line that not only enhances a woman’s beauty, but is also good for the skin.

The top 10 reasons the Jane Iredale line of mineral cosmetics is a healthy choice are:

1. Non-comedogenic – will not block pores

2. Non-allergenic

3. All products are sensitivity-tested

4. Broad-spectrum UVB and UVA tested – SPF 30

5. Anti-inflammatory – helps to calm and soothe irritated skin

6. Very water-resistant rating by an FDA-approved lab

7. Complete coverage for conditions like acne, rosacea , and redness following treatments such as chemical peels and laser resurfacing

8. Contains no talc or perabens

9. Compound of inert minerals that cannot support bacteria

10. No products have been tested on animals

The micro-pulverized blend of minerals and pigments form flat particles that overlap on the skin forming a filter that allows the skin to breathe, while at the same time protecting it from airborne pollutants.

Jane Iredale cosmetics are silky-feeling going on, feel as light as your own skin, don’t crease or smear, and have a great staying power that rarely needs a touch up.

Ms. Jane Iredale

Botox and Dysport work by temporarily immobilizing, or relaxing, the targeted facial muscles that are used for frowning, squinting, etc. Tiny amounts of either product are injected directly into the facial muscles underlying the frown lines.

Over the next several days you will gradually become aware that you are not able to contract the treated muscles, but you are still able to raise your eyebrows up and down and blink your eyes normally. With frown lines smoothed out, the face has a more relaxed, less stressed expression and a softer more youthful look.

Both Botox and Dysport will eventually be absorbed by the body and treatment will need to be retreated in 3 to 4 months.

The passing of years means that life, aging, and exposure to the sun, all combine to result in a change in the dermis layer of our skin. The dermis is the layer of skin between the epidermis and our subcutaneous tissues, and is made up of structural components that include collagen and elastic fibers, and a substance called hyaluronic acid.

Collagen is a protein that is the major support of skin. The elastic fibers, also called elastin, helps skin stay firm, resisting permanent wrinkling. Hyaluronic acid is there to add volume and shape to the skin by trapping water.

With aging comes a gradual loss of those three major skin components, and our smooth, full youthful look begins to diminish.

Dermal fillers work by being injected under the skin to replace the loss of elasticity and volume, allowing a more natural youthful look. Wrinkles smooth out, hollow cheeks become fuller, and those deep folds from the nose to the corners of the mouth are softer.

Non animal-based dermal fillers came on the world market with the introduction of Restylane in 1996.  Prior to that time, dermal fillers were made of animal products such as a patient’s own body fat, silicone, whose safety was often questioned and collagen which was bovine derived.

Restylane is an example of a dermal filler that is made of man-made hyaluronic acid. Since hyaluronic acid is also a naturally occurring substance in the human body, this type of dermal filler not only produces a more natural look, but also has a rare incidence of allergic reactions and requires no skin test prior to using.

Although treatments by dermal fillers such as Restylane and Perlane are not permanent, they offer a non-surgical anti-aging alternative to surgical face-lifts that consist of simple injections and that have minimal downtime, with the result of a natural, youthful appearance.

Restylane and Perlane are currently offering a manufacturer’s rebate special for a savings of up to $360.  This limited-time offer is valid February 1, 2012 through March 31, 2012.

Here’s an idea for going about it in a different way: think Good Skin Care. We at the Belladerma Skin Care Center always encourage you to look your best, be it with simple daily skin care regimes, or surgical or non-surgical interventions. And another aspect of ensuring beautiful skin is good nutrition.

Here are some vitamins and minerals you should focus on to help prevent dry skin, acne, blackheads, and those blotchy areas, and as a bonus you’ll notice an improvement in dry or damaged hair, and weak or brittle fingernails.

Vitamin A - found in many vegetables including carrots, spinach and other dark leafy greens.

Vitamin B Complex – found in many different sources, so making sure you get a variety of vegetables as well as some nuts and seeds, eggs, fish and lean meats.

Vitamin C – found in citrus fruits, along with bell peppers, broccoli and leafy greens.

Zinc – found in high protein foods such as lean meats, fish, nuts, and legumes.

Vitamin D – found in cod liver oil, salmon, mushrooms, eggs and fortified dairy.

Vitamin E – found in seeds and almonds and also dark leafy greens, asparagus and bell peppers.

Omega-3 Essential Faty Acids – found in fish such as tuna, salmon, and sardines, and flaxseed and chia seeds are also good sources.

Water – good hydration is one of the most important things you can do – both for healthy, glowing skin, and losing weight.

To further assist you, The Belladerma Skin Care Center at Dr. Bucko’s office carries a premium-quality nutritional supplement called VitaMedica. We’ve chosen to carry the conveniently packaged “Anti-Aging Formula” to benefit our patients’ most requested wish -  slowing down the aging process.

In eating the right foods for great looking skin, you’ll automatically be eating the right foods to help you lose those excess holiday pounds. Only it won’t feel like a diet – It’s simply Good Skin Care.

Each patient receives an individualized treatment plan based on the type of acne she or hemay suffer from as well as product options to help camouflage the acne as we work to achieve healthy, beautiful skin.

One of Dr. Bucko’s aestheticians, Katy, suffered from Cystic acne that covered the lower third of her face when she was in her early 30’s. She improved her skin with regular peels using the right products. We have so many more options now. If you are struggling with your skin in any way, give us a call to schedule a complimentary skin consultation so we can create a custom plan for you.

WINTER CLASSIC VITALITY TREATMENT

Only $99

After all the fun, all the parties and all the sweets, we need to get our skin back on track in the New Year. We welcome you to come in and recline under the bubbles from the French Alps – a facial that will detoxify and de-stress your skin. You will emerge with a healthy, youthful shimmer. Reinvigorate your skin with minerals naturally found in imported Perrier and essential oils that will reveal your skin’s natural illumination.

This is a 2012 1st Quarter special from Dr. Bucko – it expires March 31, 2012.

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This is a 2012 First Quarter special – expiration date is March 31,2012

We tend to take our skin for granted, and ignore it unless there’s a problem. But your skin needs to be in good health to perform its duty – mainly, protecting you from infections.

Getting into a daily skin care regime is important, both for men and women. A man’s skin is no different and needs good care for good health, just like a woman’s.

1. Clean daily.  2. Moisturize daily.  3. Exfoliate weekly. 4. Always use a Sunscreen

If you have particularly oily skin, you might need to perform your cleaning and moisturizing ritual twice a day, and exfoliate a couple of times a week.

Many people tend to ignore the exfoliation step, but ridding your face of dead skin cells on a regular basis is one of the most important things you can do, not only for the health of your skin,  but to present smooth skin and a healthy glow.

As skin ages it naturally loses moisture, elasticity, and volume. That’s why wrinkles, furrows, folds, and fine lines start to show up in the face, as well as hollowness and pigment changes. Keeping your skin in as good a condition as possible will help make you an excellent candidate when you decide to consult with Dr. Bucko and his staff what rejuvenation procedure such as Botox™, Juvederm™, or the Custom Lift, is right for you.

There are several different non-surgical procedures that Dr. Bucko and his staff can offer that will smooth wrinkles and brow furrows, plump lips, round out facial folds, and eliminate crow’s feet.

Botox™ and Dysport™. These are the brand names of purified proteins that, when injected  into tiny facial muscles, relax and smooth the surface skin.  The procedure only takes 30 minutes or so, and you’ll see results right away and full results can often be seen as early as 3 days. You may have some minimal swelling, for which a simple ice pack is useful. Your results can last up to 4 months.

Click here for more info on Botox™ and Dysport™.

Restylane™, Juviderm™ and Perlane™. When injected into the skin these FDA-approved products  help restore fullness to the skin, correcting moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Restylane™ and Juvederm™ can also be injected into the lip area to provide a fuller, more attractive appearance. The procedure takes only about an hour, after a topical anesthetic has been injected about 30-45 minutes prior to the procedure. Any redness, swelling or bruising typically resolve in just a few days.

Click here for more info on Restylane™, Juviderm™, and Perlane™.

Artefill.  Unwanted wrinkles and folds in your face can occur as your skin loses its elasticity. Artefill is the first and only FDA-approved permanent wrinkle filler which can correct the specific wrinkles or folds which lead from your nose to your mouth.  This 45-minute procedure is performed by Dr. Bucko in the office, and you should be fully healed within one week. However, an Artefill treatment requires a skin test that must be performed 30 days prior to the procedure.

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Call for a consultation – Dr. Bucko and the staff of the Belladerma Center will help you find the skin-rejuvenating procedure that is best for you.