Facial PRP in Puebla

What is facial PRP?

Facial PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is a biostimulation treatment in which the plasma of your own blood —rich in platelets and growth factors— is concentrated and applied to the skin of the face to stimulate collagen production and improve texture, glow and firmness. It does not add volume like a filler: it works on the quality of the skin from within, using your own biological material.

The logic is simple. Platelets do more than clot: they release the signals the body uses to repair tissue. By concentrating them and returning them to the dermis, a controlled regeneration response is triggered —new collagen, better microcirculation and, over time, skin that looks smoother and better rested—. That is why the result is progressive, not immediate: it builds over weeks as the skin responds.

It helps to understand what it is not. PRP is not surgery, it does not replace a facelift when the problem is excess skin, and it does not erase deep wrinkles or correct advanced sagging. It is a tool for improving skin quality and for biostimulation, honest about what it offers: healthier, more luminous skin, not a structural change to the face.

Techniques used by Dr. Arístides Arellano

There is no single way to apply PRP: the route and the combination depend on your skin, your goal and the area to be treated. Dr. Arístides Arellano defines the technique at the consultation and may combine these approaches according to the case:

• Intradermal microinjections (nappage technique): small deposits of plasma spread evenly across the face for superficial biostimulation and overall glow.
• PRP with microneedling (collagen induction): controlled microchannels are created in the skin and the plasma is applied over them so it penetrates and boosts the collagen stimulus. It is one of the most requested combinations for texture and pores.
• Application to specific zones: the eye contour, neck or areas of dull skin, where a targeted infiltration performs better than a global treatment.
• Combined plan within a larger protocol: when the goal justifies it, PRP is integrated with other facial treatments; what fits your case —and what does not— is decided at the consultation, not from a catalogue.

How is it performed?

Facial PRP is performed in the consulting room, in an outpatient session of about 45 to 60 minutes, with no need for an operating theatre. The process has three steps. First, a small sample of your blood is taken, just as in a routine laboratory test. Second, that sample is centrifuged to separate and concentrate the platelet-rich plasma from the rest of the components. Third, that plasma is applied to the facial skin by microinjection or combined with microneedling, depending on the chosen technique.

For your comfort, topical anaesthetic cream is used before application, so that discomfort is minimal. Afterwards some redness is normal and, in some cases, small bumps or mild swelling that settle within a day or two. Because the treatment uses your own biological material, the risk of an allergic reaction to the plasma is very low, although any technique that passes through the skin carries aftercare needs and a prior assessment.

It is a minimally invasive procedure, but it is still a medical act that requires assessment and is not free of risk. Every medical treatment —topicals, peels and energy-based devices included— carries risk and requires a prior assessment. In darker skin (Fitzpatrick IV–VI, the most common phototypes in Mexico) a poorly indicated procedure can darken the patch instead of lightening it. Results may vary according to each patient, their phototype and their individual triggers.

Who is a good candidate?

• People with dull, dehydrated or uneven-textured skin who want to improve glow and skin quality without surgery.
• Those who want to biostimulate collagen progressively with their own biological material, with realistic expectations of a gradual result.
• Patients with early signs of ageing, fine lines or loss of freshness —not advanced sagging that would require surgery.
• People in good general health; PRP may not be indicated in certain clotting disorders, low platelet counts, active infection or other conditions assessed at the consultation.

Recommended post-treatment care

After facial PRP the skin is sensitive for the first few hours: it is advised not to wear make-up for the rest of the day, to avoid direct sun, intense exercise and heat (sauna, steam) for 24 to 48 hours, and to use sunscreen strictly to protect the collagen being stimulated. Hydration and a gentle routine help the result build well. See the full guide: Post-surgical recovery and care.

Before and after

Most patients want to see before-and-after photographs before deciding. Out of respect for each person’s privacy, Dr. Arístides Arellano shows real cases —always with documented consent— during your in-person consultation, where you can review results from patients with a starting point similar to yours. Results may vary from patient to patient.

Approximate price

A session starts at approximately $3,000 MXN, depending on the areas treated and how much product your case needs. Approximate price — the definitive cost is set at your private consultation with Dr. Arístides Arellano.

About Dr. Arístides Arellano

Dr. Arístides Arellano is a plastic surgeon holding a specialty licence: he practises under a Mexican medical licence (D.G.P. 1125959) and a specialty licence in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (0002008), both issued by the Directorate General of Professions (DGP), which reissued his certificate of professional standing in 2025. His career began before Mexico’s present-day specialty-board system existed: he belongs to the founding generation of plastic surgery in Puebla, the second generation of a surgical tradition started in 1971 by Dr. Francisco Arellano Ocampo. Trust is verified, not promised: both licences are public and anyone can look them up in the DGP’s National Registry of Professionals.

Related patient guide

Before deciding where and with whom to have a facial treatment, it is worth informing yourself: How to choose a plastic surgeon in Puebla —including how to verify a specialty licence with the DGP— from the series of guides reviewed by Dr. Arístides Arellano.

Trust is verified, not promised. All 210 scanned documents —degree, licences, diplomas, publications and certificates, from 1977 to 2025— are open in Dr. Arístides Arellano’s credential archive, alongside an explanation of the difference between a specialty licence and a board certification.

Recovery · step by step

• Same dayMild redness and a sensation of warmth on the face, similar to light sunburn. It is advised not to wear make-up or expose the skin to sun for the rest of the day.
• Days 1–2There may be small injection marks or mild swelling, which resolve on their own. Intense exercise, sauna and steam are avoided.
• Days 3–7The skin returns to its normal appearance. Many patients first notice improved glow and hydration; this is the initial effect, not the definitive one.
• Weeks 3–6The collagen stimulus becomes visible: texture and firmness improve gradually. The result builds up; it does not appear all at once.
• Session planThe protocol usually includes several sessions a few weeks apart, with later maintenance. The exact number is defined at the consultation according to your skin.

Frequently asked questions

Every figure published on this site is approximate and is not a quote. Any procedure or treatment first requires a private assessment consultation with Dr. Arístides Arellano —$800 MXN, charged separately— and it is at that consultation that the definitive cost of your case is determined.

Educational content; it does not replace a medical consultation. Results may vary from person to person.