No matter how you feel about Madonna, you have to admit that at 53 she looks phenomenal. How does she do it? According to an article in Allure Magazine, there is no magic formula, it's all hard work. Below are some excerpts from Allure’s interview with Madonna’s personal trainer, Nicole Winhoffer. 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 ...

We at the Belladerma Skin Care Center offer only one line of cosmetics, Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, for two good reasons – they are beautiful and they are healthy. 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 ...

Different from dermal fillers, Botox(tm) and Dysport(tm) are other non-surgical anti-aging treatments that actually act as muscle relaxants.  While these two brand names are made by different companies, they have the same basic structure and work in the same way. 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 ...

What exactly are Dermal Fillers and why are they used? 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 ...

The holidays are over and we all know what that means – the annual New Year’s Resolution to lose weight! And even though you know you would look and feel better, somehow going on a diet just doesn’t sound all that exciting. 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 ...

Most of our patients are concerned about the same issues when it pertains to their face: lines, wrinkles, loose skin, hyperpigmentation and ACNE! Acne is now common in people of all ages. We achieve successful results by using a combination of products and treatments to cure acne and reduce its residual scarring. 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 ...

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 ...

TRUE REFLECTIONS $2,000 Savings With the New Year upon us, do you wish you could see a more youthful reflection when you glance in the mirror? Dr. Bucko offers his customized "Belladerma Lift" to address loose skin on the lower face and neck. Dr. Bucko will guide you in the right direction and will recommend what's right for you. Schedule your Belladerma Lift now and receive our added value of FX Laser skin resurfacing for only $1,500*. Also, ask how you can save on FX Laser if added ...

So what's the big deal about good skin care? The simple fact is that you need good skin care for good health. Did you know that your skin is an organ? Yes, just like your heart, your stomach, and your lungs, skin is an organ – the largest organ in your body as a matter of fact. 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 ...

When the holidays are in full swing that means holiday parties. Whether you’re a guest or the host one thing is certain – looking like a million bucks is a top priority. With that sparkling new dress or that hip new tux, the icing on the cake would be a more youthful appearance. 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, ...