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2 IPL treatments only made brown spots appear (that were not visible to naked eye before) but no flaking? (photos)

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As you can see from photos, brown spots are now quite visible. Before IPL only the larger spot was vaguely noticeable, now entire face looks like cheek. A few freckles turned darker but have since faded. I went there for laser resurfacing which I desperately need but was talked into IPL first. Why aren't these spots turning dark/flaking off? I look worse than I did before IPL. Treatments 1 month apart. Fair skinned redhead, would this be a reason why? Do I need more treatments? Help. Ty

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