Professional Statement
Dr. John Mesa is a Harvard trained, triple fellowship-trained Board Certified Colombian Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon in New Jersey and New York City that specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery of the face, neck breast, and body. He offers a premium experience to all of its cosmetic patients. His residency and fellowship training at top institutions like Harvard are strong credentials that give him a unique set of skills to perform cosmetic plastic surgery. Since he was born and raised in Colombia, he brings a Latin flair, making his bedside manners and patient care unique. Dr. John Mesa helps its customers look their best and achieve their personal, social, and professional goals by providing premium natural looking cosmetic plastic surgery. Dr. John M. Mesa is a Harvard trained, triple fellowship-trained Board Certified Colombian Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon in private practice in New Jersey and New York City. He has offices in Livingston, NJ (main office) and New York City (Manhattan), NY (satellite office). Dr. Mesa is internationally recognized as an innovator in the field of facial rejuvenation under local anesthesia. Dr. John Mesa, MD received his MD degree from Universidad de Antioquia in Colombia, South America. He then came to the United States to train in General Surgery at the Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and subsequently in Plastic Surgery at the Pennsylvania State University in Pennsylvania. Upon completion of his residency training, Dr. Mesa pursued a fellowship sub-specialization in Craniofacial Surgery (reconstruction of the pediatric and adult face) at the prestigious University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Then he pursued a second fellowship sub-specialization in Aesthetic Surgery (cosmetic surgery of the face and body) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama under the mentorship of the world-renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr. Luis O. Vasconez. Dr. John Mesa, MD also did a Fellowship in Plastic Surgery Research at the Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital. He has served as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Michigan Hospital System, and as an instructor in Plastic Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospitals. He is published in numerous academic journals including the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annals of Plastic Surgery and the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. Dr. John Mesa, MD has written a number of book chapters in books like the Encyclopedia of Aesthetic Surgery Rejuvenation Through Volume Augmentation. He is currently writing a novel atlas of surgery of the face on which he is the Editor in Chief. Dr. John Mesa has presented his research and innovative surgical techniques at multiple national and international meetings. He currently teaches his technique of Face Lift and/or Neck Lift under local anesthesia to national and international plastic surgeons at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) annual meeting.
Languages
Gender
MaleLocation
Specialties
General Plastic Surgery
Areas (13)
- Chin
- Eyebrow
- Face
- Forehead
- Nose
- Cheek
- Upper Eyelid
- Lower Eyelid
- Ear
- Neck
- Breasts
- Body
- Skin
Procedures (15)
- Chin Augmentation
- Otoplasty
- Arm Lift
- Brazilian Butt Lift
- Breast Augmentation with Implants
- Breast Reduction
- Thigh Lift
- Abdominoplasty
- Panniculectomy
- Brow Lift (Forehead Lift, Browplasty)
- Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
- Cheek Augmentation (Cheek Implants)
- Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
- Neck Lift (Lower Rhytidectomy)
- Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
Education & Affiliations
Education & Training
- Residency: Pennsylvania State University, Harvard University. Brigham and Womens Hospital
- Fellowships Trained In: General Plastic Surgery, Other
- Fellowship Hospitals: University of Michigan, Harvard University, University of Alabama Medical Center
Board Certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
Professional Memberships
- The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
- Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center
- Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Awards & Recognitions
- Best Clinical Paper Resident Award
- RealSelf