Buccal Fat Removal in Miami

New York Precision. Now Available in Miami.

Dr. John Mesa, MD is a Harvard-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon who performs buccal fat removal at his Miami office under local anesthesia. The procedure takes under one hour, requires no general anesthesia or hospital stay, and cost is determined during a personalized consultation based on each patient's anatomy and goals. Consultations are available in person in Miami and virtually for patients across South Florida.

Complimentary Call. No Pressure. Concierge-Led Assessment.

Your first step is a conversation, not a commitment. A dedicated Patient Concierge walks you through candidacy, pricing, and next steps, giving you the information you need to make a clear, confident decision on your own timeline.

Fix What Diet and Exercise Cannot

Buccal fat pads are structural, not nutritional. They do not respond to weight loss or any amount of exercise. This procedure is the only permanent way to reduce the fullness that genetics placed there.

Zero Visible Scarring

Every incision is made discreetly inside the mouth. There are no external marks, no visible signs of surgery, and nothing to explain to anyone who asks why you look different.

Back to Your Life the Next Day

Most patients return to work or daily activities the following day. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, meaning no IV sedation, no hospital stay, and no extended recovery period.

The Sculpted Midface That Cameras Reward

There is a reason models and public figures pursue this procedure. When buccal volume is reduced precisely, the cheekbones project naturally and the midface reads as more defined in person and in photographs. The structure was always there.

Natural Results. Anatomy-First Approach.

Dr. Mesa does not remove volume indiscriminately. His approach is conservative and calibrated to your specific anatomy, producing results that look refined rather than obvious.

Under One Hour. No Hospital. No General Anesthesia.

The procedure typically takes 30 to 45 minutes. You can drive yourself to and from the office. No overnight stay. No anesthesiologist. No hospital facility fees.

Suited to South Florida Living

Minimal downtime fits Miami's pace. Whether you are preparing for a social season in Aventura, planning ahead in Doral, or heading into a busy stretch in Fort Lauderdale, recovery does not require you to pause your life.

You may be an ideal candidate if...

• •Your face reads as round or full even at a healthy, stable weight
• •You want more visible cheekbones and a sculpted midface contour
• •Buccal fullness is genetic and has not responded to lifestyle changes
• •You are in good general health with no serious medical conditions
• •Your facial structure has fully matured (typically age 22 and older)
• •You prefer subtle, natural refinement rather than dramatic transformation
• •You understand that selection is critical and not every patient is a candidate

Addressing your concerns

John Mesa, M.D.

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

New York · Miami · New Jersey

Dr. John Mesa is a Harvard-trained, triple-fellowship-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon whose primary practice is located at 903 Park Avenue in New York City. He trained at Harvard-affiliated institutions including Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Penn State, followed by fellowships in craniofacial surgery, aesthetic surgery, and plastic surgery research over 12 years of postgraduate training.

Dr. Mesa personally conducts consultations in English and Spanish, and his entire Miami team is bilingual.

His practice is dedicated exclusively to plastic surgery of the face. He does not perform body procedures, general reconstructive surgery, or high-volume cosmetic treatments. His patients include professionals, executives, and public figures whose faces are central to their careers. That singular focus, and the caliber of patient who seeks it, translates into a depth of facial anatomy knowledge that shapes every consultation and every outcome.

Patients in Miami, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Weston, Hialeah, and across South Florida now have access to this level of care without traveling to New York. Dr. Mesa performs buccal fat removal at his Miami office under the same local anesthesia protocol and the same anatomy-first discipline he applies at his Park Avenue practice.

He is the co-editor of the Atlas of Operative Craniofacial Surgery (Thieme, 2019), a recognized medical reference in the field. He has been named to NY Top Docs consecutively from 2023 through 2026, an invitation-only recognition awarded through a rigorous review process.

Dr. Mesa holds more than 2,000 five-star reviews across Google and RealSelf. He recorded the most new reviews on RealSelf from January through October 2024 and ranked second nationally in new before-and-after photos on the platform during the same period.

The structure you want has been there all along. Buccal fat removal reveals it. Under local anesthesia, in under one hour, at Dr. Mesa's Miami office.

Patients across South Florida now have access to Park Avenue-level surgical standards without the trip to New York. A complimentary call is the starting point. Anatomy guides everything from there.

• •Permanent, one-time result
• •Under one hour procedure
• •Local anesthesia only, no hospital stay
• •Board-certified plastic surgeon, exclusively facial
• •Zero visible external scarring
• •Most patients return to work the next day
• •Conservative, anatomy-first approach
• •2,000+ five-star reviews across Google and RealSelf

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For full practice information, procedures, and resources, visit drmesa.com.