Follow up to my last question. Is it normal to get darker spots after IPL, or more hyperpigmentation?

Hyperpigmentation after IPL may occur for two reasons:1) as a result of inflammation. This usually happens if the skin was burned, and a scab or blister formed.2) If there is a history of melasma. Melasma can actually be made worse by an IPL treatment.Although I can't give you specific advice without seeing you in person, it may be worthwhile to seek a second opinion from another physician in your area.Best of luck!

This is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). I recommend Melarase AM and Melarase PM creams from Kare Skin as well as a broad spectrum sunblock like Spectrase. Bothe are from Kare Skin. Scler-x post inflammatory hyperigmentation relief complex is a great supplement to take as well. See link below. 

A number of considerations in your case would be. - what is your baseline skin coloring ; was the treatment administered with too much intensity ; and were you exposed to the sun afterward.  People with a darker pigmentation may not do as well as people with a fairer pigmentation when it comes to light or laser treatments on the face and may respond during the healing phase with rebound hyper pigmentation.  Any irritation or sun exposure may also favor a rebound in hyper pigmentation ,You still  may spontaneously recover with less pigmentation than you have at present   A light chemical peel may be of help at the same time as a depigmentary topical cream   You should probably avoid another IPL procedure