For those of you who don’t know, Skin Solutions MD and myself Rachel Garcia, have joined Dr. James Hardy at his Plastic Surgery Center located on 11512 Lake Mead Avenue, Suite 605, Jacksonville, FL 32256.  Unfortunately, the dermatology office that I have worked in for three years is closing and I thought long and hard about where to plant my feet and start fresh.  After receiving many job offers I chose Dr. Hardy.  He is a very gifted plastic surgeon, who specializes in breast work although does fantastic work on all body parts.  I worked with a plastic surgeon for 2 years in Gainesville, Florida so I have some past experience with one and knew what I was looking for this time around.   I am still injecting fillers and Botox as I have been for the past eight years as well as continuing to use all of the lasers that I have in the past. Please come visit us at our new location for a free skin care consult at anytime, we would love to see you.

By David T. Harvey, MD, FAAD, FACP

As a dermatologist, I recommend that all patients use some degree of sunscreen whether in a moisturizer or makeup. Many of us who do “not bake” in the sun anymore still experience significant UV exposure which is cumulative.

I like the following approach. Men… after shaving usually experience some degree of irritation or chaffing. A sunscreen or block is excellent for this type of irritant effect. Anthelios a great product. This compound is manufactured by a French company and contains mexoryl, which is of the best UVA wavelength protectors around. Apply a thin amount after shaving for this wonderful dual benefit.

Ladies, you may benefit from Replenix  Sunscreen if you have rosacea prone skin or Neutrogena SPF 70  which contains helioplex. Apply a thin amount before your make up is applied and let dry for 5 minutes. You will find this a wonderful way to begin your day.

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