Dr. John Mesa

Dr. John Mesa Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in New York City, New Jersey and Miami. Harvard Trained, Triple Fel Schedule your consultation today!

Dr. John Mesa, MD, is a Harvard-trained, triple fellowship-trained plastic surgeon specializing in advanced facial contouring and cosmetic procedures performed awake under local anesthesia for stunning, natural results. Recognized nationally and internationally, he is highly sought after for buccal fat removal, extended chin liposuction, facelifts, neck lifts, facial masculinization, and chin implants. With over 700 glowing reviews, Dr. Mesa’s unmatched expertise and personalized care help patients achieve their aesthetic goals with confidence. Born in Colombia, he brings warmth and precision to every procedure, ensuring exceptional outcomes tailored to each individual.

03/23/2026

What Is Buccal Fat Removal? - Dr. John Mesa, MD

Most people think buccal fat removal goes wrong when a surgeon removes too much.After sixteen years of performing this procedure, here is what I know.An unpleasant result does not happen because of the amount removed. It happens when the procedure is performed on the wrong candidate.The amount of fat I remove is determined entirely by the patient's unique anatomy and specific aesthetic goals. A fashion model and a Wall Street professional will have very different treatment plans — and both can achieve a refined, natural result.In this video, I explain exactly what buccal fat removal is, how the procedure works, and why patient selection determines the outcome.

Dr. John Mesa, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
New York · New Jersey · Miami

02/28/2026

Why do some men still look round-faced despite regular workout routines?

The secret isn't what you're thinking - it's simpler yet overlooked.

Watch Dr. Mesa explain in 60 seconds. Are you focusing on the wrong thing?

02/22/2026

Almost everybody thinks a facelift means going to sleep under general anesthesia.

But what most people are never told is that a full facelift can be performed under local anesthesia.

Watch Dr. Mesa explain it in 60 seconds.

Question: Do you want to keep assuming you have to go to sleep for a facelift, or finally learn your options?

02/22/2026

Most people think a facelift means looking pulled or looking like a different person.

That is not what a real facelift is supposed to do.

Watch Dr. Mesa explain what a facelift actually is in 60 seconds.

Question: Do you want to keep watching your face change every year, or finally do something about it?

02/22/2026

She was in her late 50s, but her face was aging faster than she felt.

She told me she felt like she was in her 40s, and she wanted the mirror to match that. She wanted to look like herself again, just more refreshed.

After a facelift under local anesthesia, here she is at 3 months:
• refreshed, not “pulled”
• smoother jawline and neck
• more rested, rejuvenated look

Question: Do you want your face to keep telling the wrong story about your age, or would you rather look how you feel?

Results

02/21/2026

Most surgeons perform chin liposuction, which focuses just underneath the chin.

But I, Dr. Mesa, perform extended chin liposuction, and it is different.

In this 60-second video, I explain what the difference is, and why it matters if your goal is real jawline definition.

Question: Do you want to keep settling for “some improvement,” or finally understand what actually creates a defined jawline?

02/21/2026

Chin liposuction and extended chin liposuction are not the same procedure.

Most people have no idea what “extended” actually means, and that one word can completely change the level of jawline definition you can get.

Watch Dr. Mesa break it down in 60 seconds.

Question: Do you want to keep settling for “some improvement,” or finally get the jawline definition you are actually trying to achieve?

02/21/2026

Double chin can make a fit man look overweight, even with great diet and exercise.

This patient is in his mid-30s. Before, he had a double chin and limited jawline and neck angle definition, even though he was very fit.

After extended chin liposuction with skin tightening:
• double chin reduced
• sharper jawline definition
• cleaner neck angle

Question: Do you want your profile to keep a heavier look, or would you rather look sharper and more defined?

Results vary. A consultation is needed t

02/20/2026

A male patient asked me a question online that I see all the time:

Buccal fat removal or masseter Botox for a chubby face?

Watch Dr. Mesa answer it in 60 seconds, and the one mistake men make when they choose the wrong option.

Question: If you had to pick one, would you rather slim the cheeks or slim the jaw?

02/20/2026

Buccal fat removal can make you look older if it is done on the wrong patient, or if too much is removed.

Watch Dr. Mesa explain it in 60 seconds, including how I evaluate candidacy so the goal stays natural, not hollow.

Question: Are you avoiding buccal fat removal because you are worried it will age your face, yes or no?

02/20/2026

Chubby cheeks can make a thin face look younger than you feel, especially at work.

This patient was very lean, but his cheeks stayed full and gave him a boyish look.

After buccal fat removal:
• more facial definition
• sharper, more mature look
• still natural, not overdone

Question: Do you want your face to keep a baby-face look, or would you rather look more masculine and defined?

Results vary. A consultation is needed to determine what could be appropriate for your anatomy.Male Buccal Fat

02/19/2026

Most people think facial surgery means going to sleep under general anesthesia.

It does not always have to.

Watch this 60-second video to see why local anesthesia can be a real option for the right patient, and why that matters.

Question: Do you want to keep assuming you must go under general anesthesia, or finally learn what options you actually have?

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