Delayed healing after CO2 laser resurfacing.
Skin resurfacing with carbon dioxide (CO(2)) laser is a currently popular means of improving rhytides and scars of the face. Side effects are few, but delayed healing has been reported due to infections. A case of unexplained slow healing following CO(2) laser resurfacing in a previously healthy sixty-seven year old woman is reported. Although healing was extremely delayed, it is important to emphasize that a satisfactory cosmetic response was obtained after 16 months.
Svedman
Cecilia
C
Department of Dermatology, Gentofte University Hospital, Niels Andersenvej 65, DK-2900 Hellerup, Denmark.
Agner
Tove
T
Esmann
Jorgen
J
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000528:radiation effects*