Seattle Plastic Surgeon loves her rash guard. She also hopes you also have one to love.
I love this time of year in Seattle because the outdoor public swimming pools are open and the lakes are warm enough, barely, for a really quick dip. And I loooove to swim, especially outdoors. And I loooove my rash guard which not only protects me from the strong summer sun, it keeps me warm in the chilly waters of Lake Washington and Green Lake and when I am really, really brave, the frigid waters of Puget Sound.
I was a real water dog growing up, spending most of my summer days in Northern Idaho’s Lake Coeur d’Alene or Spokane’s Comstock Pool. My mother made me wear a t-shirt into to the water in the mid day sun. As much as I used to gripe about it, I now appreciate her wisdom. I do have sun damage on my chest and back but it would be much worse without my mom’s nagging.
I have my kids trained so they almost feel a little underdressed without their rash guards. There’s no need for a baggy, soggy t-shirt to ruin your beach or pool style. Rash guards come in colors and designs for just about any taste.
Oh, and the lady here is not actually me but I do own this rash guard!
Thanks for reading and happy, happy, happy summer! Dr. Lisa Lynn Sowder
@lisalynnsowder
