When will my freckles turn dark after IPL treatment?

April 1, 2015
Asked By:emdoug in Kitchener, ON

I received IPL yesterday for my freckled face. I was told that afterwards they would darken and begin to "flake" off. It has been 24 hours since the treatment and my freckles are not any darker, nor are they rising to the surface as I was expecting. Comparing my face to photos of those who have had the treatment done there is no difference in my face from pre treatment to post treatment. Is this normal? How long should I wait before calling the clinic?

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