What Should I Do If IPL Wasn't Effective?

IPL is typically ideal for patients who are experiencing problems with too much redness or lots of brown pigmentation or both; however, there are other options.  For brown spots, a Q-switched laser may be the solution for individual sun freckles, but it sounds like the problem may be more widespread , thus a medium depth chemical peel or the Fraxel duet laser may be the best answer.

however, if the settings arent high enough, you wont get any response.  I would talk with your practicioner about increasing the settings or doing a test spot at a higher setting for you.  If your freckles are too light, it can be very difficult to reduce them with an IPL device or even a laser.  Chemical peels and lightening creams might be a better answer for you.  In addition, you must wear a sunscreen containing zinc oxide every day, to prevent the brown spots from returning.  They are due to UVA rays, which can penetrate window glass and clouds, so you must protect yourself every day.  Best to you.