Platelet concentration
The blood is centrifuged to separate its components. The remaining plasma holds a platelet concentration several times higher than circulating blood.
Regenerative medicine · Buenos Aires
PRP facial
in Buenos Aires
Platelet-rich plasma obtained from your own blood to stimulate skin regeneration. It works on texture, radiance and firmness progressively; the number of sessions is defined in an individual medical assessment and results vary from patient to patient.
Dra. Jenny Ortega De La Rosa Plastic SurgeonM.N. 146.616Full Member, SCPBA
Results vary from patient to patient and cannot be guaranteed. The indication and scope of any procedure are defined only after an individual medical assessment.
- 20–30 minMicroinjections
- AutologousYour own plasma
- TopicalAnaesthesia
- 24–72 hMild discomfort
The first step is a consultation
We assess the condition of your skin and design the most suitable protocol for you: the number of sessions, the areas to treat and whether to combine it with other treatments.
Every treatment begins with a personalised assessment consultation.
Real case at the practice
A case
Skin is not filled.
It is asked to repair itself.
The plasma is obtained from the patient herself and applied in the same session. The result builds over the following weeks, not on the spot.
The approach
What PRP facial treatment is
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) uses the growth factors naturally present in your own blood to stimulate skin regeneration. A small amount of blood is drawn — as in a routine laboratory test — spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the plasma, and then applied through microinjections.
Unlike a filler, PRP does not provide immediate volume or «fill» a groove. Nor does it relax muscles like botulinum toxin. What it does is work on skin quality — texture, radiance, firmness, hydration — by stimulating the skin's own repair mechanisms. That is why it is usually part of a wider plan rather than a standalone treatment.
It is an autologous treatment: the material comes from the patient, so the risk of allergic reaction or rejection is very low. Even so, it is not free of contraindications — the prior consultation rules them out.
The mechanism
How it works
Growth factor release
Once in the dermis, platelets release signalling molecules that stimulate fibroblasts, encourage new vessel formation and guide tissue repair.
Neocollagenesis
Those signals prompt the production of collagen, elastin and endogenous hyaluronic acid. It is not immediate: it unfolds over the weeks following each session, which is why the result builds gradually.
PRP does not produce an overnight change. The number of sessions and the timeline vary from patient to patient and are assessed in consultation.
Is it for you?
When PRP makes sense — and when it does not
Usually indicated for
- Patients with dull or fatigued skin who want to restore radiance naturally.
- People with uneven texture, enlarged pores, or superficial acne scars.
- Those seeking a preventive and regenerative approach to the first signs of ageing.
- Patients with vascular or pigmentation dark circles in the periorbital area.
- People who prefer autologous treatments — using their own plasma, with no external products.
- Those wishing to complement other treatments — hyaluronic acid, botulinum toxin, or peels — within a single plan.
Not recommended in
- Patients with clotting disorders or those on anticoagulant therapy.
- Active infections in the area to be treated or systemic infections.
- Active autoimmune diseases or other haematological conditions that contraindicate it.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding, during which the treatment is preferred to be postponed.
- Patients seeking volume correction or an immediate «lifting» effect: with marked laxity, PRP alone is not the right tool.
That is why the assessment consultation is essential: it rules out contraindications, sets expectations and, if PRP were not the most suitable option, says so clearly and proposes the alternative that best matches your goal.
The procedure
Step by step
- Blood draw. A small amount of blood (10–20 ml) is drawn from the arm, exactly as in a routine laboratory test. It takes under 2 minutes.
- Centrifugation and plasma preparation. The blood is processed for 8–10 minutes, separating the components and concentrating the platelets in the plasma.
- Topical anaesthesia. While the blood is being centrifuged, an anaesthetic cream is applied to the treatment area.
- Plasma microinjections. The concentrated plasma is injected into the dermis via multiple microinjections distributed evenly across the treatment areas. It takes 20–30 minutes.
- Close and immediate aftercare. There is typically mild redness and swelling that tends to subside within the first 24–48 hours. Care instructions are provided and the follow-up is scheduled.
Afterwards
Aftercare and recovery
Recovery is usually brief: as these are microinjections of your own plasma, no extended rest is required and most patients return to their routine the same day or the next. Mild redness, warmth and some swelling at the injection points are normal, and occasionally small bruises that resolve on their own; these tend to subside within 24–72 hours. Intensity varies from patient to patient and by area treated.
- Avoid make-up and contact with the treated area during the first hours, as instructed.
- Do not expose yourself to direct sun and use sun protection.
- Avoid intense physical activity, saunas and swimming pools on the first day or as instructed.
- Avoid alcohol and, where possible, non-prescribed anti-inflammatories: they can interfere with the regenerative process.
Although complications are uncommon, if you have intense pain that does not subside, signs of infection or any reaction that worries you, contact the practice.
How it combines
PRP and the other options
PRP does not compete with other treatments: they generally complement one another, and each one solves a different problem better.
Hyaluronic acid
Provides physical volume from the outside. PRP stimulates the skin to produce its own supporting structures — which is why they are often planned together.
Botulinum toxin
Softens dynamic expression lines. PRP works on skin quality, a different aspect of facial rejuvenation.
Threads or surgery
When there is marked laxity or excess skin, PRP alone is not the right tool and these alternatives should be assessed.
What is combined, in which order and at what intervals is defined in the assessment consultation.
M.N. 146.616
Titular Member of the SCPBA
◆ My approach
Dra. Jenny Ortega
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
Frequently asked questions
About PRP facial treatment
What exactly is PRP and where does it come from?
PRP is platelet-rich plasma obtained from your own blood. A small blood draw is performed — similar to a routine laboratory test — the blood is centrifuged to concentrate the platelets, and that plasma — loaded with growth factors — is applied to the skin via microinjections. Because it is autologous, meaning derived from your own body, its biocompatibility profile is high and the risk of allergic reaction or rejection is very low.
Does PRP facial treatment hurt?
A topical anaesthetic cream is applied before the procedure, which minimises discomfort. The sensation during microinjections is typically described as small, mild pinpricks, and the blood draw is identical to a routine laboratory test. Tolerance varies between patients, but the majority report manageable discomfort.
How many PRP sessions are needed?
PRP is typically planned as a series of sessions spaced over time, with possible maintenance sessions afterwards. The exact number and intervals vary between patients and are determined at the consultation, based on skin condition and goals. We do not publish a fixed number because it depends on each individual case.
When do PRP results become visible?
PRP works by stimulating the skin's own repair mechanisms, so its effect is progressive rather than immediate. Many patients first notice an improvement in radiance and texture, and later changes in firmness. The timeline varies between patients and is evaluated at the consultation and follow-up appointments.
Does PRP add volume like a filler?
No. PRP is not a filler and does not provide immediate physical volume. Its function is to improve skin quality — texture, radiance, firmness, and hydration — by stimulating the body's own collagen production. When the goal is to restore volume or correct deeper grooves, hyaluronic acid is the appropriate tool. In many cases both are planned in a complementary way, which is evaluated at the consultation.
What is the difference between PRP and mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy uses externally formulated cocktails of vitamins, minerals, and low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid injected into the skin. PRP uses the patient's own plasma with its growth factors, making it an autologous treatment. Mesotherapy acts primarily at a nutritional and hydration level, while PRP has a more regenerative orientation. They are complementary and can be combined.
Can PRP be combined with hyaluronic acid or botulinum toxin?
Yes. PRP is part of facial rejuvenation protocols and is commonly combined with hyaluronic acid (to restore volume) and with botulinum toxin (for dynamic expression lines). Each treatment addresses a different aspect of ageing, so the combination contributes to a more complete result. What is combined, in what order, and at what intervals is determined at the consultation.
Who cannot have PRP treatment?
PRP is not indicated for patients with clotting disorders, those on anticoagulant therapy, with active infections in the treatment area, with active autoimmune or haematological diseases, or during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is also not the best option when the goal is immediate volume correction or lifting. The prior consultation rules out contraindications and, if PRP is not the most appropriate option, an alternative that better meets the patient's goals is proposed.
What is recovery like after PRP?
Recovery is typically brief. Mild redness, warmth, and some swelling at the injection points are normal, and occasionally small bruises that resolve on their own; these tend to subside within 24–72 hours. Most patients resume their routine the same day or the day after. It is advisable to avoid direct sun exposure, use sun protection, and follow the aftercare instructions provided. Intensity varies between patients.
Individual assessment and planning
The indication, scope and planning of any procedure are defined only after an individual medical assessment.
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