Dr. Jenny Ortega De La Rosa, plastic surgeon in Buenos Aires

Facial aesthetic medicine · Buenos Aires

Chemical peels
in Buenos Aires

Controlled application of acids to renew the skin: texture, tone and dark spots. The depth and the acid are chosen according to skin type and goal, at an individual assessment consultation; results vary by patient and cannot be guaranteed.

Dr. Jenny Ortega De La Rosa Plastic SurgeonM.N. 146.616Titular Member of the SCPBA

Results vary by patient and cannot be guaranteed. The indication and scope of any procedure are defined only after an individual medical assessment.

Timings are indicative. The depth, the acid and the number of sessions are defined at the consultation and vary by patient.

It all starts with a consultation

The same skin may need different acids depending on what you want to treat. That is decided by looking at the skin, not at a catalogue.

Every treatment begins with a personalised assessment consultation.

The treatment

It does not just exfoliate.
It makes the skin renew itself.

A chemical peel applies dermal acids in a controlled way to produce an exfoliation of the superficial or middle layers. The acid breaks the bonds between damaged cells in an orderly fashion and helps them shed.

The skin responds by starting its own repair process, and three things happen: the new cells come up better organised — improved texture and a more even tone —, the pigment built up in dark spots disperses, and at greater depths the stimulus reaches the dermis and activates collagen.

The extent depends on the concentration of the acid, on the depth and on the number of layers. That is why the protocol is designed around skin type, the main concern and the time of year.

The depths

Three depths.
Three different recoveries.

The depth determines the acid, the result to expect and — above all — the days you need to plan for.

01
Superficial — AHA / BHA Glycolic, mandelic, salicylic or lactic acid. For radiance, texture and pores. Peeling, if any, is usually minimal.
02
Medium — TCA 20–35% Trichloroacetic acid. For dark spots, sun damage, uneven texture and fine lines. Peeling in the order of 5 to 7 days.
03
Deep — Jessner / TCA 50% For marked sun damage, deep wrinkles and scars. Greater impact and recovery in the order of 10 to 14 days.

There are also specific protocols: high-concentration vitamin C for its antioxidant and depigmenting effect, medical-grade retinol for texture and fine lines, and mandelic acid for sensitive skin and darker skin types, for its lower risk of hyperpigmentation.

Is it for you?

What makes it safe
is indicating it well.

A peel is not one single treatment for every skin. Skin type changes the risk, and there are situations where it is simply postponed.

Common reasons

  • Dark spots and sun damageLentigines, uneven tone, melasma — with extra care in darker skin types
  • Rough texture or visible poresSuperficial protocols in series of 4 to 6 sessions
  • Superficial acne marksMedium peels with TCA or combinations
  • Dull skinMonthly or bimonthly maintenance of skin quality

And also

  • Beyond the faceNeck, décolletage and the backs of the hands, where sun spots are common
  • Combined with other treatmentsWithin a plan, not as an isolated technique
  • With strict sun protectionIt is the condition that holds the result

At the consultation I assess your skin type and tell you which peel applies, at what depth — or whether waiting is better.

The session

Between 30 and 45 minutes.
With prior preparation.

Before a medium or deep peel there is a 2 to 4 week preparation protocol: it is not optional, it is what evens out the skin's response.

01
Assessment and preparation Skin type, phototype and goals are assessed. For medium depths, 2 to 4 weeks of retinol and/or depigmenting agents are prescribed.
02
Cleansing and degreasing Any residue of oil or make-up that could interfere with even penetration of the acid is removed.
03
Layer-by-layer application With a brush or gauze, monitoring contact time and the skin's response. It is neutralised at the point that corresponds to each acid.
04
Post-peel care Moisturiser and sunscreen at the end, and the written protocol for the days that follow.

Superficial peels produce a tingling or mild burning that lasts a few minutes. Medium peels, a more intense burning during application. Deep peels require local anaesthesia or sedation.

The aftercare

A good part of the result
happens afterwards.

Recovery changes a lot with depth: a superficial peel usually lets you go back to your routine the same day; a medium or deep one means days of peeling.

01
SPF 50+ sun protection Every day, without exception. It is the condition that holds the result and prevents hyperpigmentation.
02
Do not pick at the skin The peeling comes away on its own. Forcing it is what leaves marks.
03
Plan the days A medium peel is best booked with a few days free of important social commitments.

Superficial: redness and tightness that ease within hours or 1 to 2 days. Medium: peeling in the order of 5 to 7 days. Deep: 10 to 14 days, with specific aftercare and follow-up.

The judgement

A peel does not compete
with the rest.

Dr. Jenny Ortega De La Rosa is a Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Titular Member of the SCPBA — Buenos Aires Plastic Surgery Society, M.N. 146.616.

Each technique solves something different: the peel works on dark spots, tone, texture and radiance; microneedling, on scars and firmness; botulinum toxin, on expression lines; hyaluronic acid, on volume. Knowing which one applies — and in what order — is what turns a list of treatments into a plan.

Medical criterion

Nothing is decided
from a screen.

The indication, scope and planning of any procedure are defined only after an individual medical assessment.

Send your photos on WhatsApp and, subject to availability, I will reply with a preliminary assessment for your case. The fee is defined at the assessment consultation.

Dra. Jenny Ortega De La Rosa — Cirujana Plástica Buenos Aires
M.N. 146.616
Titular Member of the SCPBA
◆ My approach

Dra. Jenny Ortega
De La Rosa

Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

I am a plastic surgeon with a practice focused on facial rejuvenation. My practice covers the whole spectrum of the face: from the Deep Plane Facelift and facial surgery (necklift, temporal lift, blepharoplasty, lip lift, rhinoplasty) to non-surgical treatments (hyaluronic acid, thread lifts, PRP and other injectables).

My criterion: a facelift is not a surgery about age, it is a surgery about laxity. That is why my first job is not to operate, but to assess honestly who is a candidate today — and who is not yet. Titular Member of the SCPBA — Buenos Aires Plastic Surgery Society · M.N. 146.616

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Frequently asked

What people ask
before deciding.

After a superficial peel you can apply makeup the following day. After a medium peel you need to wait 5–7 days until peeling is complete and the new skin has consolidated. After a deep peel, recovery without makeup is 10–14 days. SPF 50+ sunscreen is essential from the very first day after any peel.
Superficial peels produce a mild tingling or burning sensation that lasts a few minutes and subsides once the acid is neutralised. Medium peels may cause a more intense burning sensation that is relieved with fanning during application. Deep peels require local anaesthesia or sedation to ensure patient comfort.
Superficial peels can be performed at any time of year as long as adequate sunscreen is used consistently. Medium and deep peels are preferably recommended in autumn and winter, when sun exposure is lower and the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is reduced. In summer, superficial maintenance peels are a suitable option.
It depends on the type and depth of the spots. For superficial sun-related spots, a medium peel can show progressive improvement, assessed at follow-up. For melasma, a protocol of several superficial peel sessions with continuous maintenance is usually required, as melasma tends to recur with sun exposure. The individual response varies from patient to patient and is evaluated at the consultation.
The difference lies in how deep the acid penetrates. A superficial peel works on the epidermis (radiance, texture, pores) and involves virtually recovery varies by patient and procedure. A medium peel reaches deeper and is used for dark spots, sun damage and fine lines, with several days of peeling. A deep peel targets inner skin layers for severe sun damage or scars, with longer recovery and specific aftercare. Depth is chosen based on the indication, skin phototype and each patient’s available recovery time.
The duration of results varies depending on the patient, the type of peel, the concern being treated and, above all, aftercare. Skin continues to age naturally, and for conditions such as melasma sun exposure promotes recurrence, which is why maintenance protocols are usually planned. Daily sun protection and a good home routine help sustain results. The specifics for your individual case are defined at the consultation.
Yes. With medium and deep peels, skin peeling is an expected part of the renewal process; with superficial peels there may be no visible flaking at all. The key is not to pick or rub the peeling skin — let it fall off on its own to minimise the risk of marks or post-inflammatory pigmentation. Intensive moisturising and sun protection support this stage.
Yes, but with careful selection. For darker phototypes (IV–VI), well-indicated superficial peels such as mandelic acid are preferred, and pre-treatment with depigmenting agents is recommended to reduce the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Deeper peels are used with caution in these skin types. A prior phototype assessment determines which protocol is safe in each case.
Yes. Peels address tone, dark spots and texture, and can be combined within a treatment plan alongside other modalities that target different concerns — such as botulinum toxin for expression lines or hyaluronic acid for volume. What to combine, in which order and at what intervals is defined at the consultation so that each technique contributes without overloading the skin.
Superficial peels generally require no special preparation. For medium and deep peels, however, it is recommended to prepare the skin for 2–4 weeks with retinol and/or depigmenting agents: this homogenises the skin’s response, improves uniformity of the result and reduces the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation, especially in darker skin types. Preparation is prescribed at the consultation.

Dr. Jenny Ortega De La Rosa · Buenos Aires

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