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“My IPL - More Brown Spots Than Before”

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Updated 19 Oct 2009
Posted 17 Oct 2009
Not Sure
Spent: $400 in Walnut Creek, CA

Not sure if it works or makes it worse. I am waiting for results, but my face looks worse now. I am hoping this goes away.

I had my face done three days ago and my face look more blochy than before. I have more brown spots. is that normal?

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Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager - 4,025 posts) 19 Oct 2009
Hyperpigmentation after IPL is normal. These should flake off and reveal clear skin. Here's a thread that explains further: How long does it take for IPL hyperpigmentation to peel off?

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