About Dr. Messa
Credentials You Can Trust

Dr. Messa is a dual Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has devoted his career to helping others through cosmetic plastic surgery. He is a dedicated physician whose greatest satisfaction comes from seeing the affect his work has on helping patients look and feel better. His warm and compassionate mannerism enables patients to feel more comfortable and secure as they experience the benefits of plastic surgery. Dr. Messa completed his undergraduate education at LaSalle University where he graduated magna cum laude, and was a scholar athlete and Rhodes Scholar nominee. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the prestigious Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He subsequently completed general surgery training at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, receiving honors as an outstanding surgical resident and teacher. He then completed training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Medical Center.

Dr. Messa has attained dual Board Certification by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of many regional and national medical societies. His academic accolades also include numerous publications with national and international presentations in many areas of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Awards

HONORS AND AWARDS:

• Nominated as one of the “10 Best” Plastic Surgeons for Florida for Patient Satisfaction by the American Institute of Plastic Surgeons – 2016
• Dr. Messa achieved Chairman Status, one of Medicis’ most prestigious and elite awards 2013, 2014
• Patients’ Choice Award 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
• Expert Injector Certification 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

• Favorite Cosmetic Surgeon Award, Broward Family Life Magazine 2013
• Best Plastic Surgeon, Coral Springs/Parkland City News Reader’s Choice Award 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
• Plastic Surgery Practice, Best Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons 2012
• Top Miami Plastic Surgeons 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
  
• Global Directory of Who’s Who Recipient 2012, 2013, 2014
• National Register’s Who’s Who Among Business and Professional Achievers, Outstanding Achievement in Plastic Surgery 2012
• Consumer’s Research Council of America Award for America’s Top Plastic Surgeons 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
• Best Plastic Surgeon, Davie Town Times 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
• Best Plastic Surgeon, Readers of Our City Weston Magazine 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
• American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award 2000 – 2012
• Patient’s Choice Award, rated and awarded by patients, Vitals.com 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

• Healthgrades.com recognized Doctor
• Plastic Surgery Practice, Top Doctors 2010, 2011
• Best of Weston, Physicians and Surgeons category United States Commerce Association 2008 – 2011
• Compassionate Doctor Award Recognition, Vitals.com 2009 – 2014
• Top Plastic Surgeon Award, “Leading Physicians of the World” Publication, International Association of Plastic Surgeons
• NOVO National Council of Leaders in Breast Aesthetics
• Patient’s Choice Award, rated and awarded by patients One of Florida’s Favorite Physicians 2010
• United States Local Business Association, Best of Weston 2010
• Allergan Black Diamond Level Award for achieving top 1% of plastic surgery practices in the country by volume
• Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery, Special recognition of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Weston Cosmetic Surgery Center received the ‘Best of Weston’ award by the U.S. Local Business Association 2008, 2009
• Best Plastic Surgeon, Weston Gazette 2007
• Best Congenital Paper Award, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Senior Residents Conference – 1996
• Resident Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical Center 1994
• Outstanding Surgical Resident Award, University of Massachusetts Medical Center 1993
• Rhodes Scholarship Nomination, LaSalle University 1984
• LaSalle University Scholar Athlete Award for Academic and Athletic Excellence 1985
• Alpha Epsilon Honor Society 1985
• Pi Kappa Phi Star and Lamp Award for academic excellence 1983
• Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society 1982

Credentials You Can Trust

Certifications

• American Board of Plastic Surgery
• American Board of Surgery
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF)
• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery

Professional Memberships

• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons
• Aesthetic Society Education and Research Foundation
• American Society of Laporendoscopic Surgeons
• American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
• American Medical Association, Recipient Physicians Recognition Award
• Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Florida Medical Association
• Broward County Medical Association
• Lipoplasty Society of North America
• Liquid Facelift Association
• Physicians’ Circle of the Memorial Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation

The plastic surgeon who other physicians and their families choose for their cosmetic procedures is Dr. Charles Messa. He is a recognized expert in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery with patient referrals from many different states across the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, Carribean Islands and Europe. Patients who are seeking exceptional results choose Dr. Messa. He provides only the highest quality services and products coupled with compassionate, attentive, expert care. Dr. Messa has extensive, specialized training and years of experience in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery. He is committed to every patient’s utmost satisfaction and he provides the highest quality of patient care to achieve each person’s individual appearance goals. Dr. Messa and his staff are dedicated to ensuring that each patient is treated with compassionate, attentive care that ensures their safety, well-being, and ultimate satisfaction with their results. Dr. Messa has achieved Chairman Status, one of Medicis’ most prestigious and elite awards. This award honors distinguished leaders in cosmetic surgery for demonstrating expertise and excellence through a high volume of aesthetic product procedures.The certification is awarded to leaders in the field of medical aesthetics and demonstrates their commitment to innovation, excellence and the highest level of patient care.