Dr. Karri Adamson, MD, FACS, is a Green Bay–based, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon recognized for her advanced work in breast reconstruction, reconstructive microsurgery, aesthetic breast surgery, body contouring, facial procedures, and skin restoration. She practices with Plastic Surgery & Skin Specialists by BayCare Clinic, where she provides surgical and nonsurgical options tailored to each patient’s anatomy, medical needs, lifestyle, and personal goals. Her professional background combines specialized microsurgical training, peer-reviewed research, multidisciplinary cancer care, and a consultation philosophy centered on listening, clear communication, realistic expectations, and informed decision-making. Her principal clinical interest is advanced breast reconstruction, particularly procedures that use a patient’s own tissue. BayCare Clinic
Dr. Adamson completed her undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earning a bachelor’s degree in English while completing her premedical studies. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2011 and subsequently completed a six-year integrated plastic surgery residency through the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. She then pursued advanced fellowship training in microsurgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where she focused on breast reconstruction and techniques requiring precise reconnection of very small blood vessels. Dr. Adamson is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Her professional associations include the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Wisconsin Society of Plastic Surgeons, and American Medical Association.
An important component of Dr. Adamson’s work is comprehensive breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Her training encompasses implant-based reconstruction, tissue-based reconstruction, fat grafting, revision procedures, and DIEP flap breast reconstruction. In a DIEP flap procedure, abdominal skin and fat are used to recreate the breast while generally preserving the abdominal muscles. Dr. Adamson helped make this advanced microsurgical option available to patients in northeastern Wisconsin who previously might have needed to travel to Milwaukee or Madison. The procedure requires detailed preoperative evaluation, careful microsurgical technique, coordination between surgeons, and structured postoperative monitoring. She works with patients to evaluate reconstructive choices according to their anatomy, previous operations, cancer-treatment plan, health considerations, recovery priorities, and desired result. DIEP reconstruction information
Dr. Adamson has authored or co-authored numerous scientific papers addressing plastic, reconstructive, and microsurgical care. Her published work has examined subjects including implant-based breast reconstruction, enhanced recovery after post-mastectomy reconstruction, microsurgical breast reconstruction, venous thromboembolism, complex wound management, craniofacial surgery, and reduction mammoplasty after abdominally based free-flap reconstruction. A 2025 publication involving Dr. Adamson and collaborating researchers evaluated the indications, techniques, and outcomes of breast reduction performed after abdominal free-flap reconstruction. Her continued participation in clinical research supports evidence-informed surgical planning and contributes practical knowledge to the wider plastic-surgery community. Her background as a medical researcher also strengthens her ability to explain the potential benefits, limitations, alternatives, recovery requirements, and recognized risks associated with complex reconstructive procedures. Research and publications
A defining aspect of Dr. Adamson’s approach is empathetic, patient-centered communication. She has publicly emphasized the importance of listening carefully, understanding a patient’s circumstances, and communicating in a way that enables the patient to make a well-informed decision. This approach is especially important in breast reconstruction, where choices may involve implants, autologous tissue, surgical timing, symmetry procedures, scarring, recovery, and coordination with cancer specialists. It is equally relevant in cosmetic surgery, where appropriate treatment should be guided by anatomy and achievable improvement rather than a standardized ideal. Her practice considers aesthetic and reconstructive surgery a collaborative process supported by individualized evaluation, thoughtful planning, privacy, safety, follow-up care, and transparent discussion of expected outcomes. Meet Dr. Karri Adamson
Services associated with Dr. Adamson and Plastic Surgery & Skin Specialists include breast augmentation, breast lift, implant exchange or removal, breast reduction, gynecomastia surgery, post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, implant-based reconstruction, DIEP flap reconstruction, fat grafting, reconstructive revision, tummy tuck, liposuction, arm lift, thigh lift, lower-body lift, labiaplasty, eyelid surgery, brow lift, facelift, neck lift, rhinoplasty, facial laser treatments, skin-cancer reconstruction, scar treatment, CO2RE® skin resurfacing, injectables, fillers, microneedling, chemical peels, and other individualized skin-rejuvenation services. Her Green Bay practice is conveniently accessible to patients from Green Bay, Allouez, Ashwaubenon, Bellevue, De Pere, Howard, Suamico, Kaukauna, Appleton, and communities throughout northeastern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
📍 Location: Plastic Surgery & Skin Specialists by BayCare Clinic, 2605 Development Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311, USA.
