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HALO · BBL HERO · CO2 · IPL & More

Laser Treatments in Huntersville & Lake Norman, NC

Physician-supervised laser skin treatments matched to your skin type, your concern, and how much downtime your life allows.

Serving Huntersville · Cornelius · Davidson · Lake Norman

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One Laser Menu, Chosen Around You

The Right Laser for the Right Person

Lasers are the most powerful tools in aesthetic medicine — and also the easiest to get wrong. The same device that clears sun damage and rebuilds collagen can burn or scar skin when the settings do not match the person in the chair. The machine matters far less than the hands and the judgment behind it.
At Canvas & Glow AesthetIQ, every laser treatment is performed or directly supervised by providers trained under Dr. Stephen Giordano, a board-certified physician with more than two decades of clinical experience. Before any laser touches your skin, we assess your skin type, your history of sun exposure, the concern you want solved, and how much recovery time fits your schedule.
We carry a full range of laser and light treatments so your plan is built around your skin — not around whatever single device happens to be in the room. Some patients need one deep resurfacing session. Others do better with a series of gentler passes. Your consultation is where we sort out which of those is you.
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Compare Your Options

Which Laser Treatment Is Right for You?

Your provider will confirm the right fit for your skin during your consultation.

TreatmentBest ForTypical DowntimeSessions
Laser Hair RemovalUnwanted hair, face or bodyNone6 to 8
HALOSun damage and early lines2 to 4 days1 to 2
BBL HEROBrown spots and rednessLittle to none3 to 5
IPL PhotofacialSun spots and broken capillariesLittle to none3 to 5
TRL Deep ResurfacingWrinkles and deeper scars5 to 7 days1 to 2
CO2Deep lines and skin laxity7 to 14 days1
Laser Tattoo RemovalFading unwanted inkA few days per area6 to 12

A Note on Skin Tone

Skin tone changes how a laser behaves, and the wrong energy on richer complexions can do more harm than good. We match the wavelength and power to your skin before we treat. If a treatment is not a safe fit for your skin, we will tell you and point you to a better route.

No More Razor Burns

Laser Hair Removal in Huntersville & Lake Norman, NC

Laser hair removal sends targeted light into the hair follicle, where the pigment absorbs it and the heat disables future growth. Over a series of sessions, treated follicles stop producing hair — so you can put down the razor and the wax for good.
What areas can you treat? Almost anywhere hair grows: face, upper lip, chin, sideburns, underarms, bikini line, Brazilian, legs, back, chest, and shoulders. Men and women both come to us for this.
Why does it take a series? Hair grows in cycles and a laser can only disable follicles in their active growth phase. Most patients reach smooth, lasting results after six to eight treatments, with the face sometimes needing an occasional touch-up.
What does it feel like? Most people describe a quick snap against the skin — like a warm rubber band — followed by cooling. No real recovery. You can drive home and get on with your day. We simply ask that you stay out of the sun and skip hot workouts for a day or so after each visit.
Rebuild & Renew

Laser Skin Resurfacing, Explained

The most effective way to treat sun damage, fine lines, acne scars, and rough texture.

Laser skin resurfacing uses focused light to remove or heat damaged layers of skin so fresher, smoother skin can take their place. We offer three resurfacing lasers — HALO, TRL, and CO2 — each suited to a different level of concern and recovery commitment. Deeper correction generally means more downtime, and your provider will help you weigh that trade honestly.

Non-Ablative · Hybrid

HALO

Heats deeper skin while leaving most of the surface intact. Strong results, shorter reset — 2 to 4 days recovery.

Ablative · Erbium

TRL

Tunable depth for wrinkles, acne scars, and deeper texture. Plan for 5 to 7 days of visible healing.

Ablative · Deepest

CO2

The most powerful option. Deep wrinkles, advanced sun damage, skin laxity. Plan for 7 to 14 days.

Hybrid Fractional Laser · Sciton

HALO in Huntersville & Lake Norman, NC

HALO delivers two wavelengths in a single pass — one that resurfaces the surface and one that reaches deeper to rebuild. That combination clears years of sun damage, switches on collagen production, and keeps recovery to a few days. It is the treatment behind the well-known HALO glow that patients notice in the mirror about a week later.
What does HALO treat? Sun damage, dullness, uneven tone, fine lines, enlarged pores, and mild scarring. The depth is tunable, so we can keep a first treatment light or push deeper for bigger change. Most patients reach their goal in one or two sessions.
What is recovery like? Your skin will feel warm and look flushed for a day or two. Around day three, tiny darkened specks rise to the surface and slough off, carrying old pigment away. By day four or five most patients are back to makeup and their social calendar.
Best for: Patients who want a real reset for sun damage and glow without disappearing for long. A strong choice if you have a wedding, reunion, or big event a couple of weeks out.
Tunable Precision Resurfacing

TRL Deep Laser Resurfacing in Huntersville & Lake Norman, NC

TRL — Tunable Resolution Laser — is an erbium resurfacing laser prized for its precision. Your provider can dial in the exact depth of treatment, meaning we can go gentle on delicate areas and deeper where wrinkles and scars have set in. It reaches further than HALO, so it is the step up when surface-level treatments will not get you where you want to be.
What does TRL correct? Moderate to deep wrinkles, acne and surgical scars, sun-damaged texture, and skin that has lost its smoothness over the years. The tunable depth lets us treat fine crow’s feet and deeper folds in the same session at different intensities.
How much downtime? Plan for about five to seven days of visible healing. Your skin will be red, then pink, and will flake as the new surface comes in. We send you home with a clear aftercare plan and check in through the process.
Best for: Patients ready to invest a week of recovery for a meaningful improvement in wrinkles, scars, and texture. If HALO has taken you most of the way but you want to go further, this is often the next move.
Full Surface Reset

CO2 Laser Resurfacing in Huntersville & Lake Norman, NC

CO2 laser resurfacing is the most powerful tool on our resurfacing menu and the closest thing in aesthetics to a full reset of the skin’s surface. It removes damaged layers with precision and triggers a deep wave of collagen production underneath. For significant sun damage, deep wrinkles, and skin laxity, nothing else delivers results at this level in a single treatment.
What does CO2 treat? Deep static wrinkles, advanced sun damage, pronounced acne scarring, and loose, crepey skin. Many patients see the change from a single CO2 session hold for years, especially when they protect their skin afterward.
What is recovery like? Plan for roughly seven to fourteen days of real downtime — swelling, peeling, and a redness that fades over the following weeks as new skin forms. We prepare you fully before we ever book the appointment and walk you through aftercare day by day.
Best for: Patients with significant sun damage or deep lines who want the strongest possible result and can plan for a proper recovery. It rewards patience with a change that lighter treatments simply cannot match.

Stronger lasers ask for more recovery, and we would rather over-prepare you than surprise you.

Before we book any resurfacing treatment, we tell you exactly how many days your skin will be visibly healing and what each day looks like — so you can plan around work and life.

BroadBand Light · Sciton

BBL HERO in Huntersville & Lake Norman, NC

BBL HERO — High Energy Rapid Output — floods the skin with precisely filtered light that targets brown spots and redness at once. HERO technology treats faster and more comfortably than older light devices, so we can cover large areas like the chest, arms, and hands in one visit.
What does BBL HERO treat? Sun spots, age spots, freckling, facial redness, rosacea flushing, and small broken capillaries. Regular sessions carry a well-studied anti-aging benefit — keeping skin looking younger over time by influencing how skin cells behave. Patients love it as an upkeep treatment that holds their complexion clear and bright.
What is treatment like? Each pulse feels like a warm snap, cushioned by the cool tip. Brown spots often darken like coffee grounds over the next day or two, then flake away. Little to no downtime — many patients book it on a lunch break.
Best for: Patients who want to erase sun spots and calm redness with minimal downtime, and keep their skin bright year-round. Pairs beautifully with resurfacing — one addresses color while the other refines texture.
Intense Pulsed Light

IPL Photofacial in Huntersville & Lake Norman, NC

An IPL photofacial uses intense pulsed light — a broad spectrum of wavelengths — to reach pigment and blood vessels sitting just below the skin. It lifts the brown spots and diffuse redness that make skin look older and uneven, leaving a clearer, more uniform tone. A comfortable, quick treatment that slots easily into a busy week.
What concerns does IPL address? Sun-related brown spots, freckles, redness, flushing, and the fine surface vessels that show up around the nose and cheeks. A strong choice for anyone carrying years of cumulative sun damage from time around Lake Norman.
IPL vs BBL HERO? Both use light rather than a single laser beam and both correct pigment and redness. BBL HERO runs at higher energy with faster pulses and carries the collagen and longevity research behind Sciton’s platform. Classic IPL remains an excellent, budget-friendly way to even out tone — your provider will help you choose.
What should you expect after? Brown spots surface and darken for a day or two before flaking off. Most people return to normal activity the same day. A short series spaced a few weeks apart clears the most stubborn pigment.
Erase & Move On

Laser Tattoo Removal in Huntersville & Lake Norman, NC

Laser tattoo removal uses rapid, high-powered pulses of light to break tattoo ink into particles small enough for your body to carry away on its own. Session by session, the ink fades until the tattoo is gone or light enough to cover. Different ink colors absorb different wavelengths, so the right settings make the difference between slow progress and steady clearing.
How many sessions? Most tattoos need six to twelve sessions, spaced six to eight weeks apart. The exact number depends on the ink colors, how deep and dense the tattoo is, its age, and where it sits. Older, faded black ink tends to clear fastest; bright greens and blues take more patience.
What does it feel like? Patients describe it as hotter and sharper than getting the tattoo, though each pulse is quick. We use cooling and can apply numbing to keep you comfortable. Afterward the area may blister and scab as it heals — a normal part of the ink clearing out.
Aftercare: Keep the area clean and covered as it heals, do not pick at scabs, stay out of the sun, and use sunscreen on the site between sessions. With the right spacing and care, most patients are pleased with how completely the ink fades.
The Process

What to Expect at Your Laser Appointment

Before Your Treatment

Your Free Consultation

Every laser plan starts with a free consultation. Your provider examines your skin, reviews your history along with any sun exposure or medications that affect treatment, and explains which laser we recommend and why. You get a clear price and an honest picture of your results and recovery before anything is scheduled.

During Your Treatment

Comfortable & Guided

You will wear protective eyewear and we will cleanse and often numb the area depending on the treatment. Sessions run from fifteen minutes for a small hair removal area to an hour or more for full-face resurfacing. Your provider talks you through each step so nothing catches you off guard.

After Your Treatment

Clear Aftercare, Always

Aftercare depends on the laser. Hair removal and photofacials usually let you return to your day right away. Resurfacing asks for a planned recovery with gentle skincare and diligent sun protection. We give you written instructions and stay reachable if any question comes up while you heal.
No Surprises

Transparent Pricing

We price honestly and give you the full cost during your consultation — so nothing surprises you later.

Laser pricing depends on the treatment, the size of the area, and how many sessions your plan calls for. Package pricing is available for treatments that work best as a series, like laser hair removal and tattoo removal, and financing is available when it helps.
Not sure which laser you need? That is exactly what your free consultation is for. Bring your goals and your questions, and we will map out a plan and a price before you commit to anything.
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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with the right device and settings. Some lasers carry more risk on richer skin tones, which is why matching the wavelength and energy to your complexion is so important. Our providers are trained to treat a wide range of skin types safely, and we will tell you honestly if a particular treatment is not the right call for your skin.

Your consultation settles it. We look at what you want to change and what your skin and schedule allow, then recommend the treatment that fits. We would rather point you to a lighter option that suits your life than sell you the most aggressive one on the menu.

Most are very manageable. Laser hair removal and photofacials feel like a warm snap against the skin. Resurfacing and tattoo removal are more intense, and we use cooling and numbing to keep you comfortable throughout.

It varies by treatment. Photofacials and BBL show clearer tone within a week or two as pigment lifts. Resurfacing results build over several weeks as new collagen forms. Laser hair removal and tattoo removal reveal their results gradually across a series of sessions.

Often, yes. Many patients pair skin resurfacing with Botox or dermal fillers for a complete refresh, since lasers work on the surface and quality of your skin while injectables address movement and volume. Your provider will sequence everything so your treatments support rather than crowd each other.

Fall and winter are ideal for resurfacing and pigment treatments, since treated skin needs to stay out of direct sun while it heals. We treat year-round with proper sun protection, and your provider will time your plan around your skin and your calendar.

Absolutely. Men come to us for laser hair removal, sun damage correction, and tattoo removal, and we tailor every setting to the individual.

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Call or text 704.951.4569  ·  9710 Sam Furr Road, Suite E  ·  Huntersville, NC 28078