Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Barranquilla
I use your own blood to stimulate your skin’s regeneration and bring back its firmness, texture and glow. No external substances and no downtime: you go back to your routine the same day. I’m Dr. Boris Henríquez, plastic surgeon, and I have spent more than 26 years operating on and treating faces in Barranquilla.
What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma?
It is a concentrate I obtain from your own blood. I take a small sample, spin it in a centrifuge to separate the plasma fraction with the highest concentration of platelets and apply that concentrate to the area to be treated through microinjections.
Platelets carry growth factors: the same signals your body uses to repair a tissue when it is injured. By concentrating them and bringing them to your skin, I activate your own regeneration mechanisms. I am not adding an external material or filling a volume; I am stimulating something that is already in you. That is why the result is gradual and builds session after session.
Who Is a Candidate for Platelet-Rich Plasma?
Not every skin that looks tired needs the same thing. There are cases where PRP is exactly what is called for, and others where a filler, botulinum toxin, or surgery makes more sense. These are the points I go over with you to know if this is your moment:
Who Is a Candidate for Platelet-Rich Plasma?
Minimum age with complete facial development
Generally 16 to 18 years old; before that the cartilage and bone keep growing and the result can vary.
Realistic, well-defined goals
The patient understands which changes are possible given their anatomy and which are not.
Non-smoker, or willing to quit tobacco
Smoking affects healing and increases complications.
Good general health
No decompensated cardiovascular disease, clotting disorders or active infections.
Valid reasons that are your own
The decision comes from the patient, not from outside pressure from a partner, family or social circle.
Availability for the recovery period
Enough time to follow the rest period, the check-ups and the specific care instructions.
Who Is a Candidate for Platelet-Rich Plasma?
Minimum age with complete facial development
Generally 16 to 18 years old; before that the cartilage and bone keep growing and the result can vary.
Realistic, well-defined goals
The patient understands which changes are possible given their anatomy and which are not.
Non-smoker, or willing to quit tobacco
Smoking affects healing and increases complications.
Good general health
No decompensated cardiovascular disease, clotting disorders or active infections.
Valid reasons that are your own
The decision comes from the patient, not from outside pressure from a partner, family or social circle.
Availability for the recovery period
Enough time to follow the rest period, the check-ups and the specific care instructions.
Why Choose a Plastic Surgeon for Your Platelet-Rich Plasma
A Medical Practice, Not a Spa
I draw the sample and spin it in my own office, under aseptic conditions and with single-use sterile material. Your blood never leaves the office.
I Tell You When PRP Isn’t Enough
If what you have is advanced laxity or volume loss, PRP improves the skin but doesn’t solve the underlying problem. When that’s your case, I tell you from the very first consultation.
I Know Your Facial Anatomy
My surgical training lets me inject in the correct planes and work safely on delicate areas such as the eye contour.
No External Substances
PRP comes from your own blood: there is no filler, no permanent material and no risk of rejection. I never use biopolymers or non-absorbable substances.
Areas I Treat with Platelet-Rich Plasma
Every area calls for a different technique and a different depth. During your consultation we review together which ones make sense for what you are looking for:
Full face
Eye contour and under-eye hollows
Neck
Décolletage
Back of the hands
Acne scars
Your Process: 4 Stages of Your Session
Consultation for Your Skin
It all starts with a calm conversation. I review the quality of your skin, identify the areas to treat and listen to what you’d like to improve. I also review your health history and the medications you take, because some of them change the indication.
Blood Sample Collection
I draw a small sample of your blood right there, just like in a routine lab test. You do not need to fast or do any special preparation, unless I tell you otherwise.
Centrifugation and Plasma Collection
I process the sample to separate the platelet-rich plasma, with sterile single-use material. It takes a few minutes and happens right there in the office, with you present.
Application with Microinjections
I apply a topical anesthetic and perform the microinjections in the planes that correspond to each area. When we finish I give you the instructions for the following days and you carry on with your day.
What to Expect After Your Platelet-Rich Plasma: Day by Day
First 24 hours – Mild Redness
It is normal for your skin to look a little red or for the injection points to show, and a small bruise may appear. Don’t be alarmed: it is temporary.
First days – Everything Eases and You Get Back to Your Routine
The redness goes down and the skin recovers its usual appearance. Most of my patients go on with their normal routine that same day.
The Following Weeks — Your Skin Responds
Regeneration is not immediate: the stimulus works gradually and the changes in texture and glow become noticeable little by little.
The Following Sessions — Results in Stages
PRP works cumulatively. How many sessions you need and how often to repeat them depends on your skin; we define the schedule together at your consultation.
Post-Op Care Specific
to Platelet-Rich Plasma
PRP doesn’t put you in recovery: you go on with your routine the same day. These instructions are for the first few days and they help your skin make better use of the stimulation:
Real Results
Results Gallery: Before and After
Cases of my own patients who authorized the use of their images. Every skin responds differently depending on the area treated and the number of sessions, so these cases are a general reference.
Gradual Result
You will not see the change as you walk out of the office. Regeneration is built over time and shows better as you move through your treatment plan.
It Is Your Own Biological Material
We work with your own blood. There is no implant, no external substance and no risk of rejection.
It Requires More Than One Session
PRP works through repeated stimulation. A schedule of several sessions and later maintenance are part of the treatment, not an extra.
What PRP Does Not Do
It does not correct marked sagging, excess skin or significant volume loss. In those cases we talk about the option that does fit you.
Frequently Asked Questions about Platelet-Rich Plasma
Book your Platelet-Rich Plasma Consultation with Dr. Boris Henríquez in Barranquilla
Taking the first step is easy: a calm consultation, with no obligation. I look at the quality of your skin, listen to what you are looking for and tell you honestly whether PRP is the way to go or whether your case needs something else. If it is, together we define the areas and the schedule of sessions.
At the end you receive a proposal designed just for your case and a written quote. You can book your appointment via WhatsApp or through the contact form.
