In an article titled “Laser resurfacing can effectively minimize post surgery scars,” published Feb. 17, 2017, the type of pigmentation disorder that the patient developed after a kayaking trip during the postoperative period was mischaracterized. The patient developed postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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