As temperatures rise and the sun shines longer, your skin needs extra care to stay healthy, protected, and glowing all summer long. At O’Donoghue Dermatology, we’ve put together our top dermatologist-approved tips to help you enjoy the season while keeping your skin safe from sun damage, breakouts, and dehydration.

1. Never Skip Sunscreen (Even on Cloudy Days)

The Florida sun is intense year-round, but especially in the summer. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, and reapply every 2 hours—especially after swimming or sweating.

Our tip: Choose a mineral-based sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide for gentle, long-lasting protection. Don’t forget ears, lips, and the tops of your feet!

2. Hydrate Inside and Out

Hot weather and sun exposure can leave your skin feeling parched. Drink plenty of water and use a lightweight, hydrating moisturizer to help prevent dryness and flaking.

Bonus: Look for moisturizers with hyaluronic acid—a summer skin favorite!

3. Switch Up Your Skincare Routine

Your winter skincare may be too heavy for summer. Switch to:

• A gel-based cleanser to remove sweat and oil
• Oil-free moisturizer to avoid clogged pores
• Vitamin C serum to brighten and defend against UV damage

Pro tip: Always apply serums before sunscreen for best results.

At O'Donoghue Dermatology, we’re known for delivering exceptional results—from clearer complexions to youthful skin rejuvenation—but there’s so much more happening beyond the exam room. In this post, we’re taking you behind the scenes to show you what makes our Sarasota clinic special: the people, the passion, and the purpose behind every patient visit.

Our Team: Skilled, Supportive, and Truly Passionate

From the moment you walk through our doors, you’re met by a team that’s dedicated to your care. We believe great skin starts with great relationships, and our staff goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable, informed, and confident.

Whether it’s Dr. O’Donoghue, Jamie Pawlik, PA-C or Kami Yost, NP-C coordinating treatment plans, our medical assistants (Chelse, Lisa, Natalie, Vicki, or Malissa) prepping you for a laser session, or our front desk team (Brenda, Maria, or Brenda aka ‘Mom’ or ‘Grandma’) helping you navigate skincare purchases—we’re all here to make your visit seamless and personal.

"We’re not just treating skin. We’re helping people feel confident in their own reflection." – Dr. O’Donoghue

Skincare That’s Curated, Not Commercial

Walk into our office and you’ll see a carefully curated selection of medical-grade skincare products. These aren’t random brands or gimmicks—they’re dermatologist-approved, science-backed solutions we use and trust ourselves.

Every product on our shelves is chosen based on effectiveness, safety, and how well it complements the procedures we offer—whether that’s microneedling, IPL, or daily sun protection.

When researching skin treatments for issues like sun damage, age spots, redness, or uneven tone, you’ve probably come across both IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and BBL (BroadBand Light) therapies.

While both are light-based treatments, at O'Donoghue Dermatology in Sarasota, Florida, we choose to offer IPL—and for good reason.

Here’s what you need to know about why IPL is our go-to treatment for beautiful, healthy skin.

What Is IPL?

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a trusted and effective treatment that uses multiple wavelengths of light to target a wide range of skin concerns. It’s highly effective for treating:

• Sun damage and pigmentation
• Age spots and freckles
• Facial redness and broken capillaries
• Rosacea
• Uneven skin tone and texture

IPL is non-invasive, has minimal downtime, and delivers visible, natural-looking results over a series of sessions.

Aging gracefully doesn’t mean doing nothing—it means doing what’s right *for you*.

At O'Donoghue Dermatology, we offer advanced, non-surgical aesthetic treatments like Botox®, dermal fillers, and laser therapy to help you look refreshed, natural, and confident at every age.

But which option is best for your skin goals? Here's a breakdown to help guide your decision.

Botox : Soften Expression Lines

Botox®Xeomin®, and Daxxy® are ideal for smoothing dynamic wrinkles—the lines caused by repeated facial movements. By relaxing the targeted muscles, they soften existing wrinkles and helps prevent new ones from forming.

Common areas treated:
- Forehead lines
- Crow’s feet (eye wrinkles)
- Frown lines (between the eyebrows)
- Lip lines or "lip flip"

Treatment time: ~15 minutes
Downtime: Minimal (back to daily activities immediately)
Results last: 3–4 months

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are recognized as the top 7% of practicing physicians in the United States.

This prestigious list features healthcare providers who are nominated by their peers and undergo a comprehensive vetting process by our physician-led research team. These doctors exemplify excellence in both clinical expertise and interpersonal skills.

Peer Nominations

To be considered as Top Doctors, physicians must first receive nominations from their peers. In 2023 alone, we gathered over 55,000 nominations from licensed medical professionals.

Thorough Research Process

Our dedicated research team, comprised of physicians, meticulously evaluates each nomination to ensure that all selected doctors adhere to our strict standards of quality.

Top 7% of Physicians

In 2024, over 68,000 physicians were honored as Top Doctors from a candidate pool of more than 985,000 U.S. doctors.

Dr. J. Morgan O'Donoghue, MD has been a Castle Connolly Top Doctor Since: 2004

Castle Connolly Top Doctors is a healthcare research company and the official source for Top Doctors for the past 25 years. Castle Connolly’s established nomination survey, research, screening and selection process, under the direction of an M.D., involves many hundreds of thousands of physicians as well as academic medical centers, specialty hospitals and regional and community hospitals all across the nation.

From Sarasota Magazine:

"It is a privilege to once again highlight the honorees who were recognized by their peers as the elite in the 2023 SRQ Top Doctors Medical Resource Guide— a highly-respected guide to doctors who have garnered the respect of their peers in the community" - SRQ Magazine.

O’Donoghue Dermatology has just added 2 Physician Assistants, several staff members, and numerous treatment options and product offerings to better serve their growing client base.

SARASOTA, Florida (June 7, 2023) – The practice, which started out with just one Physician Assistant and a receptionist, now has 17 employees, including 3 Physician Assistants (Jameson Pawlik, PA-C, MS, Diana Masino, PA-C, and Serena Ferris, PA-C) and it has more than doubled its footprint with a second 2-story building since moving to their Field Road, Sarasota location in 2007.

The state-of-the-art facility boasts a phototherapy room, 9 patient rooms, an on-premise sterilization lab, a relaxation room for patients undergoing Mohs surgery, a laser operating suite, an aesthetician suite, and an expanded reception area where they host educational seminars and, with 4 providers on staff, they can now accommodate their growing customer base within a week of their initial call.

O’Donoghue Dermatology has also added numerous cosmetic procedures including Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Hair Growth, the most advanced lasers for the treatment of brown spots, skin tightening, hair removal, and red vein removal, and the newest neurotoxins and dermal fillers - without ever losing sight of their core mission: the treatment of skin cancer and other diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. The latter is crucial because the rate of melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer, has been on the rise.

“The rate of melanoma has dramatically increased in the past decades. Thankfully, advances in the treatment of the disease have also meant a decrease in the mortality rate. That is why we’re so committed to educating our patients on the importance of annual skin examinations conducted by a professional, monthly self-exams, and prevention.” said Dr. J. Morgan O’Donoghue.

O'Donoghue Dermatology and Juvenus Med Spa presents: Love Your Skin Event

February 9th, 9am to 3:30pm

Tent Event - One Day Only!!

Specials on cosmetic procedures and products!!

Gifts with purchase for ZO, Epionce, Isdin, JuvenusMD, and ClarityRx,

There will be raffles and refreshments

Valentine's Day Gifts
Gift cards and skin care products are available for purchase !
Get your loved one the gift of youthful skin!

Juvenus Med Spa
Gift cards for our spa are available !! First 10 people that purchase a Gift Card for $100 get a $25 Gift Card for FREE!!

Join us on Thursday, November 17th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Wine, Champagne & Hors d'oeuvres served under the stars !!  Sponsored by: Isdin Skin Care, RHA Filler Collection, & Merz

New to this year's event: DJ, Photobooth, Coffee Cart, and Gelato Bar

Sneak Peak: New Radiance Membership!! Join our VIP membership and receive 15 raffle tickets and much more!

Representatives from Revance, ISDIN, ZO Skin Health, Merz Xeomin & Radiesse, Upneeq, SkinPen and many more will be on hand with freebies, raffle items & product discounts!

The first 30 guests to RSVP will receive a complimentary swag bag, promotions, free gifts & extra raffle tickets!

941-926-7546

We maxed out within 2 weeks last year!

Get your skin ready for this summer with a FREE Cosmetic Consultation from Grace Sullivan, Licensed Esthetician.

The expert licensed esthetician at our Juvenus Med Spa will examine your skin, provide complimentary skin care advice, and recommend specific products and treatments that are beneficial to your skin. Our Juvenus Med Spa services include a variety of facials designed to meet your particular skin care needs. We offer Hydrofacials, Microdermabrasion, Dermaplaning, SkinPen Microneedling, Facial Waxing, Chemical Skin Peels, and skin care consultation.

Grace Sullivan is a licensed esthetician from Downers Grove, Illinois. She is a graduate from the Universal Spa Training Academy. She has been assisting patients enhance their skin for close to 4 years. Grace’s favorite part of being an esthetician is seeing her clients enjoy their new skin after her treatments. She specializes in providing more than just a cleansing. She likes her clients to leave feeling like they received more of a skin treatment then just a cleansing. Her clients also enjoyed her microneedling treatment and results and her eyebrow waxing skills. We are excited to welcome her to our practice and to provide our patients the best skin treatments!

Dr. O'Donoghue is also doing free cosmetic consults during the month of June! (They are usually $150)

When: May 19th,   Time: 10am to 3pm

FREE Hot Dog, Chips, and Soda/ Fresh Lemonade.  ALL Susncreens on sale!  ISDIN Beach Bag to first 30 people that take advantage of our sunscreen sale!

Coolibar Sun Protectant Clothes Summer Sale! Raffles, free samples, and goodies!@

ISDIN - Love Your Skin!

The latest generation of sun protection!

ISDIN sunscreen formulations have pushed boundaries for over 40 years. Through using the latest in SPF technology, they have created a new generation of sunscreen textures and formulas that will help you to enjoy protecting your skin from sun damage, every single day.

Dr. O'Donoghue recommends using a broad spectrum sunscreen that protects against UVA/UVB rays and has an SPF 30+ and made with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide or both.

Sale on Isdin Sunscreens for the whole month of May!!

Coolibar Sun Protective Clothing

Coolibar is the world leader in UPF 50+ fabric technology!

For more than 20 years, Coolibar has been innovating UPF 50+ fabrics and UPF clothing guaranteed to block 98% of UVA/UVB rays, providing UPF 50+ sun protection you wear. As a result, Coolibar was the first clothing company to receive The Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation.

Dr. O'Donoghue highly recommends his family, friends, and patients to wear sun protective clothing anytime you are enjoying the Florida outdoors! Checkout NEW Summer designs!

Join us on Thursday, November 18th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for wine, champagne & hors d'oeuvres under the stars! Sponsored by: Revance RHA Filler

Representatives from Revance, Jane Iredale, ISDIN, SkinBetter Science, ZO Skin Health, Nurse On Call, Xeomin & Radiesse, & SkinPen will be on hand with freebies, raffle items & product discounts!

The first 30 guests to RSVP will receive a complimentary swag bag, promotions, free gifts & extra raffle tickets!

941-926-7546

Space is limited & the demand is great so call 941-926-7546 to reserve your spot today!

Event-Only Savings Include:

• Buy 2 IPL areas for $980 & get a 3rd area for free!! (a $490 savings)
• Buy 2 RHA fillers for $1799 & get 1 free (an $890 savings)
• Buy 1 Radiesse & 30 Units of Xeomin for $999 (a $300 savings)
• Buy 3 Microneedling treatments for $900 (a $300 savings)
• Buy 3 facials & get a ZO Travel Kit Free (while supplies last)
• Xeomin $9.99 per unit (50 units or more)
• Buy Jane Iredale Skincare Makeup $100 or more and receive a gift with purchase

Prepaid Cosmetic Procedures Receive:

• Bring a Friend who is New to Our Practice: 20 raffle tickets
• Filler Purchase: 10 raffle tickets
• Xeomin Purchase: 8 raffle tickets
• IPL Purchase: 6 raffle tickets
• Microneedling: 5 raffle tickets
• Facials: 4 raffle tickets
• Product Sales: 1 ticket/item

Special product packages that are greatly discounted this night only!!

Space and product availability is limited so call ASAP to make an appointment! 941-926-7546

August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month.

If you struggle with Hair Loss, call 941-926-7546 and ask us about the Lambdapil® Hair Density Kit from ISDIN. The 3-step system is now available in a 2-month supply for a $75 savings!

Love Your Skin (and your Hair) with ISDIN and O'Donoghue Dermatology.

May 13th we did an outing with the staff - Painting with a Twist! 

The O'Donoghue family, Dr. O’Donoghue, his wife, Alison, and their son, Kevin, celebrating Cinco de Mayo and the arrival Revance Therapeutics' RHA® Collection of resilient hyaluronic acid dermal fillers to the practice.

RHA is the only FDA-Approved hyaluronic acid filler for dynamic wrinkles and folds. Dynamic wrinkles and folds appear in areas of the face which move repetitively. RHA is designed to be resilient enough to adapt to your facial movement and it uses a gentle manufacturing process with few chemical modifications. This helps preserve the natural structure of the hyaluronic acid, allowing it to mimic the natural hyaluronic acid in your skin.

Skin Cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and unprotected UV exposure the most preventable risk factor.

Luckily, protecting yourself from harmful UV rays is as easy as 1, 2, 3…

1. Seek Shade – Keeping in mind that the sun’s rays are strongest from 10 AM to 2 PM.
2. Wear Sun-Protective Clothing – When possible, wear lightweight, long-sleeved shirts, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses with UV protection. For additional protection, choose clothing with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) number on the label.
3. Apply Sunscreen - Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to all skin that isn’t covered by clothing and reapply every 2 hours or after swimming or sweating.

Click Here to test your knowledge about sun protection and share your results on social media with the hashtag #PracticeSafeSun to help others avoid harmful UV exposure.

In addition to being the most common type of cancer in the United States, Skin Cancer is also the most treatable – if detected early so be sure to practice monthly self-exams using the ABCDE’s of melanoma and, if you find any new spots, spots that are different from others, or spots that are changing, itching, or bleeding – contact your dermatologist and don’t skip your annual check up by your dermatologist.

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The revolutionary new VANQUISH ME uses Selective RF™ technology to shrink and eliminate fat cells by selectively heating subcutaneous fat pockets (fat deposits that sit beneath the skin, but above the muscle), thereby reducing the circumference of the entire abdominal area or inner and outer thighs.

Radio frequency preferentially heats adipose tissue, disrupting fatty cells without impacting other types of cells on the skin or other structures.

VANQUISH ME has the largest treatment area in the industry and it is completely contactless for unrivaled comfort and safety, without BMI <30 limitations.

It has been documented that VANQUISH ME treatments cause permanent fat reduction with results visible even after 4 years.

Call 941-926-7546 to schedule your appointment today!

Join us on Thursday, November 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for wine, champagne & hors d'oeuvres under the stars & with proper social distancing.

Representatives from Jane Iredale, ISDIN, Revision Skincare, ZO Skin Health, Nurse On Call, Xeomin, Radiesse, SkinPen, EltaMD & Silagen will be on hand with freebies, raffle items & product discounts!

The first 25 guests to RSVP will receive a complimentary gift bag, promotions, free gifts & extra raffle tickets!

Demonstrations will include Skin Pen Microneedling, Fillers, Xeomin, IPL & Jane Iredale Makeup application!

Space is limited & the demand is great so call 941-926-7546 to reserve your spot today!

Event-Only Savings Include:

• Buy 1 IPL area for $490 & get 50% off the 2nd (a $245 savings)
• Buy 2 Juvederm fillers for $800 ea. & get 50% off the 3rd or get 30 units of Xeomin Free (a $300 savings)
• Buy 1 Radiesse & 40 Units of Xeomin for $999 (a $300 savings)
• Buy 3 Microneedling treatments for $900 (a $300 savings)
• Buy 3 facials & get a ZO Travel Kit Free (while supplies last)
• Jane Iredale Gift with Purchase

Prepaid Cosmetic Procedures Receive:

• Bring a Friend who is New to Our Practice: 20 raffle tickets
• Filler Purchase: 10 raffle tickets
• Xeomin Purchase: 8 raffle tickets
• IPL Purchase: 6 raffle tickets
• Microneedling: 5 raffle tickets
• Facials: 4 raffle tickets
• Product Sales: 1 ticket/item

And all skincare products will be greatly discounted on the day of the event!

We can't wait to see you!

If you missed the Top Doctors section of the November 2020 issue of SRQ Magazine (out now), you can check out the stand-alone digital feature by clicking https://bit.ly/37nV8yT and go to page 25 and read about honoree, Dr. O'Donoghue!