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John Mesa, MD, Plastic Surgery, New York, NY, Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center

JohnMesaMD(He/Him)

[Pronunciation: John Mesa]

Plastic Surgery New York, NY

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon in New York City, New Jersey and Miami

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Summary

  • Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Awake Cosmetic Surgery for facial and neck enhancements, exclusively using local anesthesia.

    With practices in New York City, New Jersey, and Miami, I am dedicated to facial contouring that emphasizes natural aesthetics. My approach ensures patients experience a comfortable, pain-free procedure while fully awake, achieving exceptional results.

Clinical Expertise

  • Pediatric plastic surgery, Pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery, Cosmetic surgery, Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, Head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction, Plastic and reconstructive microsurgery, Breast reconstruction, Hand and wrist surgery, Breast surgery, Safety, Aging, Plastic surgery, Articular Cartilage, Cartilage, Age Factors, Tissue engineering, Cell Differentiation, Chondrocytes, Cultured Cells, Cosmetic / aesthetic surgery, Oral and maxillofacial surgery

Education & Training

  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery, 2011 - 2012
  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Craniofacial Surgery, 2010 - 2011
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2008 - 2010
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2006 - 2008
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalInternship, Surgery, 2005 - 2006
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Plastic Surgery Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, 2001 - 2005
  • Universidad de Antioquia Faculty of Medicine
    Universidad de Antioquia Faculty of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2010 - 2017
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2014
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License Active through 2014
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Plastic Surgery Foundation Research Grant PSF, ASPS, 2011
  • 2nd Place, Basic Science Annual Resident Competition Pennsylvania Robert H. Ivy Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2010
  • Best Clinical Paper Resident Award North Eastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • Face Expert, Dr. John Mesa, Joins Exclusive Haute Beauty Network
    Face Expert, Dr. John Mesa, Joins Exclusive Haute Beauty NetworkJanuary 20th, 2021
  • Get to Know Face Expert Dr. John Mesa
    Get to Know Face Expert Dr. John MesaDecember 29th, 2020
  • “Scrotox” Is Real! It’s Botox for Your….Downstairs…
    “Scrotox” Is Real! It’s Botox for Your….Downstairs…November 29th, 2016
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Committees

  • Committee member, Committee on Education, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) 2012 - Present
  • Committee Member, Committee on Education, American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS) 2012 - Present
  • Resident/Fellow Representative, American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS) Board of Trustees 2010 - 2012

Research History

  • Post-doctoral Research Fellow. Massachusetts General Hospital. Harvard Medical SchoolTissue engineering of cartilage using chondrocytes from different sources, Mesenchymal Stem Cells, and biocompatible cell scaffolds for plastic and reconstructive purposes. Performing surgery in small and large animal models. Analysis of extracellular matrix production2000 - 2005

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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