

“I want a homerun every time! My patients appreciate my style of leading with education, slowing the pace so they can make the proper decision. It’s important patients know safety is my highest priority.”
Dr. Bonness is a Board Certified, Triple-Fellowship trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. She completed medical school at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and went on to complete a five-year General Surgery residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago. She then entered a two-year Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery program at the University of Louisville. As the first female plastic surgeon to complete the Louisville program, she went on to complete three additional fellowships: the first in Oculoplastic Surgery at the University of Louisville, the second in Cosmetic Surgery with Dr. Norman Cole and the last in Breast Reconstruction with a pioneer in breast surgery, Dr. Carl Hartrampf in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Bonness is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only plastic surgery board which is recognized and accredited by the American Board of Medical Specialties (www.abplsurg.org and www.abms.org). She has been in private practice for over 20 years and is one of only two double Board Certified female plastic surgeons in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Dr. Bonness is completely dedicated to providing the best plastic surgery results. If you want to look as good as you feel, schedule a consultation to discuss our cosmetic procedure options:
Dr. Bonness will ensure you are educated about all your options so you can make the best decision. Check out our cosmetic surgery before and after photos to see what kind of transformation you could have.
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgeons, 1995 – 2005
University of Wisconsin – Madison
University of Illinois – Chicago
University of Louisville
Oculoplastic Surgery, University of Louisville
Cosmetic Surgery, University of Louisville
Breast Reconstruction, Atlanta Plastic Surgery, Dr. Carl Hartrampf, Jr.
Medical Director WCTC Advanced aesthetician Program, 2020
President, Wisconsin Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2008-2010
Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2006-2011
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Diplomat, American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2001 – Present
Diplomat, American Board of Surgery, 1995 – 2005
Wisconsin State Medical Society
Medical Society of Milwaukee County
Medical Society of Waukesha County
Wisconsin Society of Plastic Surgeons, President 2008 – 2010
American Association of Physicians and Surgeons
Benjamin Rush Society
2018 & 2019 Milwaukee Magazine Top Docs
2018 Best of Milwaukee Readers Choice, Shepherd Express Best Cosmetic Surgeon
2011 Best of Milwaukee Readers Choice, Shepherd Express Best Cosmetic Surgeon
Allergan Partner Privileges Top 250 in the Nation
Milwaukee Magazine “Top Docs 2004” and “Top Docs 2012”
Shepherd Express 10th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards, Best Plastic Surgeon in Milwaukee 2001
Health Corner Television Series, Fraxel Laser Demonstration, 2006
New Beauty Magazine, 2010 – 2011
Supporting Wild Animal Rescue Facilities
Oak savanna and wetland restoration