Dr. Louis Mes, a native of South Africa, received his basic training at the prestigious University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He later moved to the United Kingdom to specialize in general surgery, and was elected to Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dr. Mes completed his residency in plastic surgery at the University of Michigan, during which time he was awarded the Coller Prize for Original Research. He came to Lafayette in 1978, and was certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 1979. Dr. Mes is listed in the popular publication "Best Doctors in America," and in 1998 a local newspaper poll voted him Best Plastic Surgeon in Acadiana. He is also featured in New Beauty Magazine for his work here in Lafayette. Dr. Mes specializes in a broad range of general plastic surgery, including reconstructive, cosmetic, pediatric, and hand surgery. He has a sizeable practice in his special interest fields of body contouring and aesthetic/reconstructive surgery of the female breast. He was elected to the fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons. Dr. Mes is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons and many state and local medical organizations. His civic interests include keen and proactive support of environmental groups and the Arts. Dr Mes is a devoted family man, married for over 30 years with three children. He is an avid horseman who spends much of his leisure time riding and training his horses. His other interests include training his dog, woodwork, and snow skiing. About Plastic Surgery Associates:
At Plastic Surgery Associates, we base our beliefs and our practice around superior patient care. We believe each patient has the right to an individual assessment concerning his or her health and well-being. This type of care requires a realistic analysis of what can and cannot be achieved with surgical procedures. Catalogue-like shopping for surgery can be misleading for the patient. The selection of treatment options involves much more than browsing through pictures. We believe that treatment options should be selected with the guidance of a plastic surgeon. To develop realistic expectations from any procedure a full consultation in the privacy of our office is necessary. What distinguishes Plastic Surgery Associates of Lafayette from other practices in the New Iberia area? While other practices seem to focus more on volume, our focus is on the well being of the individual patient. This requires us to maintain a realistic view of what Plastic Surgery Associates of Lafayette can deliver to patients in New Iberia and Lafayette, and to communicate this view to our patients. We will not guide you towards any type of procedure without seeing you in our office for a full consultation first. Call us today to schedule your visit in New Iberia or Lafayette. What types of procedures does Plastic Surgery Associates of Lafayette offer residents in the Lafayette and New Iberia areas? Plastic Surgery Associates of Lafayette offers residents of the Lafayette and New Iberia areas a full range of surgical options. We specialize in Plastic Surgery including Breast Surgery, Body Surgery and Facial Procedures. Our surgeons are also experts in Hand and Wrist procedures such as Arthritis of the Base of the Thumb, Tendon Injuries, and Trigger Finger. Through these and other reconstructive surgical procedures such as Cleft Lip and Palate repair, Burn Care, and Scar Revision, we can make a positive difference in the lives of the patients we serve. Finally, our Precise Medi-Spa offers Injectables, Chemical Peels and Skin Treatments designed to rejuvenate the skin and restore a more youthful appearance. Do you offer financing plans? Plastic Surgery Associates of Lafayette has financing options available for patients seeking elective cosmetic treatments in the Lafayette and New Iberia area. Several of the reconstructive procedures we offer however, can be covered by medical insurance. Our professional staff will discuss the full range of financing options available during your initial consultation, and will help you contact your insurance company when necessary to help determine your benefit coverage.
