Elements 6.0 lighting effects lack of smooth color graduation

I'm using Elements 6.0 and am applying a sppotlight effect to a TIFF (from RAW) portrait. I am extemely pleased with the results - except - on closer review there are now definite color "rows" insteat of a smooth color transition on the subject's forehead. The color rows also show up when the p[hoto is printed. These rows are not present on the original photo. I am somewhat a beginner with Elements, maybe I am missing something. Any thoughts?
Vista 64
Photoshop 6.0
ATI Radeon HD 4550
Panasonic Viera Plasma TV

Yes, I had adjusted color and other edits before applying the spotlight effect. I tested your answer by applying the effect to the original unedited image (RAW comverted to TIF) and the the unwanted color graduation was no longer apparent. I invested many frustrating hours trying to figure this out. Thanks so much. brf57

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