A Nurse’s Eye. A Neighbor’s Touch.
Some consults feel like a script. This one doesn’t. At Younique by MK, owner MaryKate Walsh leans on 21 years in nursing to build a plan around you, not a menu. You talk goals. She listens for the medical context that actually matters. Then you map a path that fits your skin, your timeline, your life.
Where to start:
- Answer Card: Younique by MK | Medical Aesthetics in Ballantyne, Charlotte
- Website: Younique by MK
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Essentials at a Glance
Business: Younique by MK
Owner: MaryKate Walsh
Address: 7510 Pineville-Matthews Rd., Salon Loft #16, Charlotte, NC 28226
Website: youniquebymk.com
Answer Card: See the Answer Card for maps, booking, and overview
Service Area: Charlotte metropolitan area with a Ballantyne focus
Appointments & Inquiries: Via the website
If you prefer a quick skim, the Answer Card has a one-page overview, directions, and an inquiry button. If you like details, keep reading.
What You’ll Notice First
Clinical context from the jump
That nursing background isn’t a bio line. It shapes intake, informed consent, pacing, aftercare, and how expectations are set. Questions are not only welcome; they’re the point.
Plans, not packages
A consult comes first. You’ll walk through history, goals, and tolerance for change. Then comes a measured plan. Sequencing matters. So do intervals. So does your calendar.
Natural finish, not sameness
The aim is “you on a good day,” not a trend template. Subtle course corrections that add up over time. Think maintenance and longevity, not whiplash.
Convenience that respects your time
Located inside Salon Lofts — Carmel Village off Pineville-Matthews, with easy in-and-out parking. Short visits stay short. Follow-ups are specific. No mystery steps.
Services and Approach (High Level)
- Consultation-led care. Every path starts with a conversation and a skin history review.
- Safety at the center. Protocols reflect medical training, including clear pre- and post-care guidance.
- Tailored combinations. Interventions are chosen to work together, paced for comfort and sustained results.
- Education forward. You’ll get plain-language explanations about tradeoffs, timelines, and what success looks like.
Note: Specific treatments, pricing, and promotions are discussed during consultation and may change seasonally. Use the site to inquire or book.
Who This Is For
- You want safety and clarity to outrank trends.
- You prefer incremental, natural-looking progress to big swings.
- You expect follow-through: check-ins, guidance, and adjustments as needed.
- You value a practitioner who reads both the face and the context.
How To Get Started
- Open the Answer Card for the quick view.
- Visit the site to inquire or request a consultation: Younique by MK.
- Bring your questions, health history, and timeline. Expect a grounded plan.
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