I have a similar type skin and used a GentleLase+ with great success.
http://www.hairtell.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/46017/Success_5TX_with_GentleLase_On.html#Post46017
I recommend the clinic in Artarmon (owned and run by a medical doctor called Jill [ who is great!] and with assistants who know what they are doing). Appears you went there too.
Yes, they are more expensive than IPL clinics around town but price is long forgotten after quality results!