Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery cuts the ribbon in Appleton

Heather Graves

Staff

September 29, 2025

APPLETON – A year after breaking ground, the ribbon has been cut, and the Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery (2700 E. Enterprise Ave. #A) is officially open. 

Board-certified plastic surgeon and owner of the Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Tina Sauerhammer, first shared the details of the project with The Business News in an Aug. 26, 2024, story.

The project, Sauerhammer said, was years in the making, and now that it’s complete and open, “walking into the finished space for the first time was surreal – it felt like a dream realized.”

“What excites me most is seeing patients experience the facility,” she said. “The feedback has been incredible – people comment not just on the beauty of the space, but also how comfortable and cared for they feel in it.”

Reflecting on the year-long construction, Sauerhammer said what stood out most was the collaboration between architects, builders, staff and the community to create a space that reflects the essence and beauty of the practice.

“Our team worked hard to stay on track, and overall, the project went very smoothly,” she said. “Of course, with any large-scale project, there are small adjustments along the way, but we’re proud that we were able to bring the vision to life on time and within budget.”

As construction progressed over the past year, Sauerhammer said there were a few refinements.

“As we got deeper into the design process and with input from our staff, we realized we could make certain spaces more efficient for our team,” she said. “Those small adjustments made the final product even better than what we originally imagined – and ultimately enabled us to serve our patients more effectively.”

Designed with patients in mind

The more than 8,000-square-foot building, Sauerhammer said, has two areas of focus – both of which were specifically designed with patients in mind.

“Our new facility was designed with patients in mind, offering the full spectrum of plastic surgery and non-surgical treatments,” she said. 

Beyond the operating and procedure rooms, Sauerhammer said the welcoming environment is designed to make patients feel comfortable and cared for – from the first consultation through recovery.

“Every service we offer is centered on empowering patients to feel their best,” she said. 

Built to grow

Sauerhammer said the new facility serves as a foundation for the Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery’s continued growth.

“Our focus will always be on providing exceptional, patient-centered care, but we’re also excited to expand our services, invest in new technology and continue innovating,” she said.

Sauerhammer said the future is about building on what Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery created in Appleton and staying true to its mission of empowering patients with “choices, compassion and expertise.”

“Of course, I already have plans for the next project, but that’s for another day,” she said.