Category: Reconstructive Surgery


Ear Trauma and Issues That Plastic Surgery Can Correct

Posted on the behalf of Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones, 22nd February 2023
Female Ear

Otoplasty is a surgical procedure used on both children and adults to improve the appearance of the ears. An ear that has been destroyed by trauma or cancer treatment, or that is malformed or absent due to a congenital disorder, can be rebuilt. The following are some cosmetic ear issues that can be improved with  … Read more

What is a Skin Graft Surgery?

Posted on the behalf of Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones, 22nd November 2022
Medical Diagnosis Atlanta GA

During skin grafting surgery, skin is taken from one part of the body and transplanted to another to conceal or replace damaged skin. If you have suffered skin loss due to burns, an injury or an illness like cancer, you could benefit from this procedure. Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones may suggest skin graft surgery if  … Read more

Earlobe Surgery Can Repair Stretched, Split or Torn Earlobes and Reverse Gauged Earlobes

Posted on the behalf of Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones, 8th April 2022
Gauged Ear Repair

Aging makes everything sag due to the loss of skin elasticity, including your earlobes. Additionally, you may have stretched out your earring holes by wearing heavy earrings for many years. Or, perhaps, due to some unfortunate accident, your earlobe is split or torn. Such acute trauma occurs when earrings are pulled through the piercing hole,  … Read more

Have You Suffered an Ear Injury from Trauma?

Posted on the behalf of Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones, 16th September 2020
Ear After Reconstructive Surgery Atlanta, GA

Due to the position and anatomical shape of the ears, they are vulnerable to damage. If you have suffered trauma to an ear as the result of an accident or during sporting activity, reconstruction is possible. Seeking the right treatment plan is important, as not all plastic surgeons specialize in full reconstruction. Damage to the  … Read more

Protecting Your Skin in the Summer Sun

Posted on the behalf of Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones, 9th June 2020
Skin Cancer Atlanta GA

Yes, it is that time of year again when the summer sun beats down and UV rays are stronger. When the sun is high in the sky, sun rays travel through less ozone than they do during winter months when the sun is lower. Even though this is more concerning for our neighbors to the  … Read more

Ear Damage And Reconstruction

Posted on the behalf of Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones, 5th April 2019
Ear After Reconstructive Surgery Atlanta, GA

Whether through blunt force trauma or a laceration from an occupational or sports injury, there are multiple causes for outer ear damage, some of which extend to the middle and inner ear. Even so, when the delicate structure of the outer, or visible portion of the ear is damaged, cosmetic surgery is often needed to  … Read more

Skin Graft Surgery

Posted on the behalf of Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones, 7th February 2019
Skin Cancer Sun Damage Atlanta GA

A portion of healthy skin tissue, a skin graft is readily removed from one part of the human body and used to cover a wound elsewhere, as explained by SkinCancer.net. As such, a skin graft is part of a repair procedure following surgery to remove skin cancer, though a skin graft may also be used to  … Read more

Ear Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery

Posted on the behalf of Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones, 29th January 2019
Up Close Pic of Repaired Earlobe Atlanta GA

While ear deformities may be present at birth, they can also develop as a result of trauma to the ear, particularly following accidents, burns, bites or accidental amputation. Given the delicate nature of the ear and its structure, ear reconstruction surgery is one of the biggest challenges in plastic surgery, as noted in a study  … Read more

Lip Reconstruction

Posted on the behalf of Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones, 31st January 2017

When it comes to the appearance of the face, balance is one of the most general terms that is used to describe an attractive appearance. The lips play a huge role in the facial appearance. Not only do the lips provide a natural pleasantry, but they also have specific and significant roles that they must  … Read more

Nasal Fracture Repair

Posted on the behalf of Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones, 17th November 2016

A broken nose is the most common facial fracture, and a very large majority of people in the United States alone have suffered from this injury. Yet, as many people who have been affected by a nasal fracture, over half of them choose not to have any type of repair done. The reasons behind this  … Read more