Striping on my face 10 days after IPL. Does this fade? (Photo)

It can take several weeks for laser results to settle. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist for after care recommendations. I recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone based scar gels with growth factors and enzymatic washes with papaya enzyme to give improvement. PDT therapy can calm inflammation. Sun protection is essential. Lasers work best in combination with other treatments like microneedling/prp in order to improve the skin's texture and collagen. Best, Dr. Emer

Thanks for your question. I would contact the office that performed immediately to start. There are also a lot of variables that could affect your treatment. Are the darker spots near your forehead darker or lighter than your natural skin tone? When was the last time you were exposed to sun or a spray tan? These things can come into play.

I recommend contacting the office where the procedure was performed. If the dark areas are rough and gritty, they will probably flake off and resolve. Flaking of the coffee ground areas after IPL treatment can take a few weeks. Microdermabrasion can help even out skin tone in this situation. If the dark areas are smooth, you might benefit from a bleaching regimen to even out your skin tone. For best results, IPL is usually performed in series of 3-4 monthly treatments. 
Best wishes! Razieh Soltani, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist

Thanks for your question and posting pictures.  You are correct; your pictures tell the story.  Your clinician had horrible technique and missed several spots.  The flip side is that the places they treated look much better.It's up to you about seeking another provider.  Depending your age, we might recommend trying the PicoSure FOCUS.  It is excellent for brown pigment and also works on texture, fine lines and wrinkles.  It is safe for all skin types.  I hope this helps.

These marks  should eventually fade. Good skin care in the meantime if very important to prevent any complications.  Gentle cleanser, light exfoliation, moisterizer and sunscreen are  essential.  If you have not been given post care instructions you should contact your provider for advice.

Lots of possibilities with this picture. Is the darker area rough and trying to flake off? Then yes it will improve and its probably time for a Silkpeel or microdermabrasion to help encourage the removal. Is the darker color darker than your pre IPL skin tone? It could then be as I said above or if smooth and non flaky could be hyperpigmentation caused by treating  conditions like melasma with a laser without pre treating with a melanin inhibitor such as Lytera or hydroquinone.  in any case you should be able to even out your skin tone by using those topical pigment inhibitors for a few months. Usually IPL is done in a series of 3 or 5  ome month apart because one treatment will not clear all the pigment and in fact can bring up deeper pigment causing the skin to temporarily look worse. Visit your derm and discuss these options all is not lost lots of remedies.