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Is Browning Suppose to Occur Every Time After IPL?

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I have had 4 IPL treatments to get rid of old acne scars. After the first 2 treatments, browning occurred immediately and flaked off a few days later revealing lighter scars. This was great! Unfortunately in my 2 last treatments, there was no browning. Does that mean IPL is not working for me anymore? Is browning suppose to occur everytime?

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