Immediately after your treatment, you’ll notice that the brown spots look darker. They will continue to darken over the next few days and might look similar to coffee grounds. However, in the weeks following your treatment, these spots flake away. You might see some increased redness and temporary swelling if you’re addressing red pigmentation, but it too will go away in following your treatment. Keep in mind that the skin may look worse before it gets better, but this is all part of the process.