5.0 from 11 Google reviews

Fractional laser skin care on Custer Road

Donna Starnes, one Candela laser, and redness that settles within hours.

“Time is your best friend.”

Donna’s answer when clients ask how soon they’ll see a difference. Here is one visit on her chart, from the paperwork to the week it counts.

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  1. Before the laser

    Records and approval

    Donna takes what her medical records and medical director need. Treatment begins once a medical professional approves it.

  2. 45 min

    Numbing

    A lidocaine compound goes on your face and neck and stays on for 45 minutes.

  3. 20 to 30 min

    Deep tissue, then the surface

    The laser works the deep tissue first and the superficial tissue after, with the settings set for your skin.

  4. Last

    Cooling enzyme and sunscreen

    She finishes with a cooling enzyme, then sunscreen, and you go home.

  5. A couple of hours

    Mild redness, mild swelling

    No layers come off, so there are no weeks of downtime. Occasionally redness or swelling lasts a day.

  6. Week 4

    It counts as a treatment

    The old skin purges while collagen layers in and the surface resurfaces. Your skin keeps improving as time passes.

  7. 2 to 4 visits

    The series, then maintenance

    Many clients see their best results over a series of 2 to 4, then keep them with a customized maintenance program.

Donna Starnes in a floral blazer and pearls, studio portrait on black

Donna Starnes, owner

No one-size-fits-all plan.

“I take the time to understand individual concerns and create customized treatment plans to help clients look and feel their best. Building relationships and celebrating each client’s progress is the most rewarding part of what I do.”

A Candela fractional non-ablative laser

Non-ablative means it does not wound the surface of your skin. It works beneath it, which is why you leave with mild redness for a couple of hours instead of weeks of peeling.

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Donna in scrubs and a mask passing the Candela handpiece over a client in eye shields
Handpiece on the cheek, eyes shielded

5.0from 11 Google reviews

Results, named by what was treated

Before and after pairs from Donna’s own clients, each beside what a client wrote about the same kind of treatment.

See the results

Cheek · fine lines and texture

Lower cheek before treatment, fine lines and crepey textureBefore
The same cheek after, texture smoother and lines softerAfter

Lines along the cheek softened, the crepey texture smoothed.

Brightening, then maintenance

“My face looks brighter, my skin is tighter and it made my pores smaller. My face has a super smooth appearance and I don't even have to use makeup anymore!”

Jennifer Pickering · Google review

Forearm · sun spots

Forearm before treatment, scattered brown sun spotsBefore
The same forearm after, the sun spots lightenedAfter

Brown sun spots across the forearm lightened.

Resurfacing, raised scars

“Also had my first session on some raised scars. They are already starting to flatten after just one week!”

Denise Winter · Google review

Eye area · crow's feet

Eye area before treatment, crow's feet and fine linesBefore
The same eye area after, crow's feet softenedAfter

Crow's feet and the lines under the eye softened.

A series in progress

“The results have been very pleasing and will only get better. Can't wait to go back for more treatments and more amazing results!”

Peggy Baird · Google review

Acne treatment

“I’ve been struggling with acne for years, and after only two treatments, my skin has improved remarkably. The redness and scars are fading.”

Cameron Sanchez · Google review

Book your first session with Donna

Book online through GlossGenius, or call or text and Donna will find a time. Your first visit starts with your records and approval from her medical director, so allow time for the 45 minute numbing.

Where
Inside Salons By JC, 2nd floor
4051 S Custer Rd, Suite 10
McKinney, TX
When
Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday. Hours change by day, so call or text to confirm. Full hours