[Persistent erythema after total CO2 skin resurfacing]

Erythema after carbon dioxide laser resurfacing is one among other known side effects of the treatment. Postoperative erythema is considered to be an obligatory complication after resurfacing of facial rhytides or senile lentigines. Duration and intensity of the erythema is dependent on various factors, as shown in the following case report on a 77-year-old female patient. Detailed preoperative information is important in ensuring realistic expectations in regard to the postoperative results and averting liability claims.