Most chemical peels sting for a few minutes. It all depends on how deep the peel is, and most peels performed these days are mild or superficial chemical peels which cause little or no pain.
Chemical peel pain
I've heard that most chemical peels are really painful. are some peels more painful than others?
2 answers to “Chemical peel pain”
A: Chemical peels generally are not that painful...
Chemical peels generally are not that painful. Superficial chemical peels such as those bought 'over the counter' or those administered in spa environments just treat the outer layer of skin and may produce a light burning sensation at worst. Deeper chemical peels such as TCA peels or phenol peels will be more... more
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