Pearl Laser Vs. Pearl Fractional Laser?

Fractional Pearl is a deep treatment for tightening, but will not remove the spots on the face.  The coverage is a lower percentage with the fractional.  The Pearl is 100% ablation of the top surface, but does less tightening.

The Pearl laser is total shallow resurfacing technique that does an excellent job on minor sun damage.  The Pearl fractional is a deeper treatment but delivers fractionated coverage (checkerboard) attempting to get the results of a total CO2 resurfacing (very aggressive treatment) without the collateral.  I don't think any fractional laser is working out as planned.  So, if you have minor skin discoloration issues, the conventional Pearl does a great job with minimal downtime and very few complications.  I winkles, acne scars, deep sun damage, a fully ablative laser works (CO2) but is very aggressive with side effects.  Fractional lasers don't work well.