After IPL my skin had very dark "peppering", will this go away? (photos)

November 1, 2018
Asked By:Myturn6319

After my 3rd treatment with IPL to correct sun spots, when the dark spots resolved after a week or so, my skin was clear!!! I was so happy! Then after a couple of weeks the spots started to come back...I just had my 4th treatment today. I was so discouraged to see the spots return. Will they eventually stay away or will I have this discoloration forever?

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November 7, 2018

Answer: IPL peppering

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Matthew Richardson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 7, 2018

Answer: IPL peppering

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Matthew Richardson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 18, 2019

Answer: Possible Hyperpigmentation after IPL

William Groff, DOBoard Certified Dermatologist
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March 18, 2019

Answer: Possible Hyperpigmentation after IPL

William Groff, DOBoard Certified Dermatologist
January 23, 2019

Answer: IPL

Jeff Angobaldo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 23, 2019

Answer: IPL

Jeff Angobaldo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 2, 2019

Answer: IPL

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November 3, 2018

Answer: It Looks Great!

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November 3, 2018

Answer: It Looks Great!

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