Owen Johnson III, MD

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Olympia, Washington

Dr. Owen N. Johnson III is a board-certified plastic surgeon providing aesthetic and reconstructive surgery for patients in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and the greater South Sound region. With more than 20 years of surgical experience and advanced fellowship training, Dr. Johnson is known for combining technical precision, surgical innovation, and a personalized approach to care.

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CREDentials At a Glance

  • Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)

  • More than 20 years of surgical experience

  • Advanced training at Johns Hopkins Hospital

  • Focus on breast surgery, body contouring, and reconstructive care

  • Serving Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and the South Sound

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Why Patients Choose Dr. Johnson

Patients come to Dr. Johnson for natural-looking results, careful surgical planning with clear expectations, technical precision in contour and symmetry, and safety-first care supported by close follow-up throughout recovery.

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About Dr. Johnson

Dr. Owen N. Johnson III is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving patients in Olympia, Washington, and throughout the South Sound. He completed plastic and reconstructive surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital after general surgery training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, with additional fellowship training in craniomaxillofacial surgery, microsurgery, and advanced eyelid surgery. Dr. Johnson provides cosmetic and reconstructive procedures with a focus on breast surgery, body contouring, and natural-looking results supported by precise surgical planning and patient-centered care. Pearl Plastic Surgery serves patients throughout Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Tacoma, and the surrounding South Sound.

  • Dr. Johnson completed his General Surgery Residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and his Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He also completed fellowship training in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery and Microsurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, along with international fellowship training in advanced eyelid surgery in Seoul, South Korea. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

  • Dr. Johnson is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. His professional affiliations reflect a continued commitment to evidence-based care, surgical excellence, and ongoing education in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.

  • In addition to aesthetic surgery, Dr. Johnson has extensive experience in reconstructive plastic surgery, particularly breast reconstruction after cancer and complex revision procedures. His reconstructive background informs his cosmetic work by supporting careful tissue handling, soft-tissue support, symmetry, and long-term outcomes.

  • Patients often describe Dr. Johnson as approachable, thorough, and thoughtful during consultation. He believes patients make the best decisions when they are fully informed, and he takes time to explain options, expectations, and recovery clearly. Every treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s anatomy, goals, and lifestyle.

Research & Publications

    • Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3), inducted 2019

    • AMSUS Rising Star Nominee, 2021

    • AMSUS Rising Star Nominee, 2017

    • American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Education and Research Foundation Scholar, 2016

    • American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons 7th Annual Resident Scholar, 2014

    • John Horsley Biennial Memorial Prize for Excellence in Research, University of Virginia Department of Surgery, 2008

    • Chesapeake Vascular Society Resident/Fellow Paper Competition Winner, 2008

    • Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery Peter B. Samuels Award, 2008

    • Society for Vascular Surgery General Surgery Resident Scholar, 2007

    • Johnson ON, Reitz C, Thai K. Closed Incisional Negative Pressure Therapy Significantly Reduces Early Wound Dehiscence After Reduction Mammaplasty. PRS Global Open. 2021.

    • Silverman RP, Apostolides J, Chatterjee A, Johnson ON 3rd, et al. The use of closed incision negative pressure therapy for incision and surrounding soft tissue management: Expert panel consensus recommendations. International Wound Journal. 2022.

    • Johnson III ON. Wide-Area Closed Incisional Negative Pressure Therapy Assisted Successful Healing After Complicated Immediate Bilateral Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction. Current Dialogues in Wound Management. 2020.

    • Johnson ON, Kontis TC. Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2016.

    • Mundinger GS, Rehim SA, Johnson O 3rd, Zhou J, Tong A, Wallner C, Dorafshar AH. Distraction osteogenesis for surgical treatment of craniosynostosis: a systematic review. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2016.

    • Lee JH, Kim YD, Woo KI, Johnson ON 3rd. Preaponeurotic fat advancement in levator recession for treatment of upper eyelid retraction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2015.

    • Connolly M, Ibrahim ZR, Johnson ON 3rd. Changing paradigms in lower extremity reconstruction in war-related injuries. Military Medical Research. 2016.

    • Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: A Novel Technique to Reduce Early Wound Dehiscence Morbidity of High-Risk Breast Incisions. Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Boston, 2018.

    • The Role of Distraction Osteogenesis in the Treatment of Synostosis. American Society for Craniofacial Surgery Annual Meeting, 2014.

    • Asian Blepharoplasty. Johns Hopkins Hospital Grand Rounds, 2014.

    • Reconstructive Microsurgery for Head and Neck Defects: An Introduction. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Head and Neck Anatomy and Surgery Course, 2017.

    • Soft Tissue Management in Combat Extremity Injuries. Combat Extremity Surgery Course, 2017 and 2019.

    • Extremity reconstruction outcomes in war-related trauma. American Association of Plastic Surgeons, 2012

    • Author and Chief Editor, Surgical Clerkship Survival Guide for Rising 3rd Years. University of Virginia, 2003.

    • Credited contributor, Surgical Recall (4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th editions).

    • Author, “Obligate intracellular bacteria: Chlamydia and Rickettsia,” in Microbiology Recall.

    • Co-author, “Facial Aesthetics, Proportions, Cephalometrics,” in Essentials of Maxillofacial Surgery.

    • Co-author, “Laser Hair Removal,” in Expert Techniques in Facial Plastic Surgery: Lasers and Peels.

  • Featured nationally and internationally for reconstructive innovation, including NBC News, CNN, CBS The Doctors, TIME, People, Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, Smithsonian Magazine, and The Washington Post

Procedures performed by
Dr. Johnson

BREAST

BODY

FACE

  • Facial Fat Grafting
    Restore youthful volume to the face, smooth wrinkles, and improve skin quality.

  • Face Lift
    Lift and tighten sagging skin in the face for a refreshed, youthful appearance.

  • Neck Lift
    Lift and tighten sagging skin in the neck for a refreshed, youthful appearance.

  • Neck & Jawline Contouring
    Define and refine the neck and jawline with advanced fat removal and skin tightening.

  • Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    Remove excess skin and fat to brighten and refresh tired-looking eyes.

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