Experts in Awake Liposuction and Belly Fat.
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Education + Background
Deanne Walker-DuPree is a board-certified nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of clinical experience and 10 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery. She has extensive experience caring for aesthetic and reconstructive surgery patients, including body contouring procedures and post-weight-loss contouring care.
At Blue Wolf Transformations, Deanne performs awake liposuction procedures and works directly with patients throughout their body contouring journey — from consultation and treatment planning through recovery and follow-up care.
Last updated: May 2026
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)
20+ years of clinical experience
10+ years in plastic and reconstructive surgery
Extensive experience with body contouring patients
Performs awake liposuction procedures
Focus on patient education, safety, and individualized care
Deanne combines extensive clinical experience with advanced nursing and surgical training:
Her background in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery has helped shape a patient-focused approach centered around communication, education, comfort, and realistic expectations.
Prior to joining Blue Wolf Transformations, Deanne worked within the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where she cared for reconstructive and cosmetic surgery patients.
Her experience includes helping patients navigate body contouring procedures, recovery, healing, and long-term aesthetic goals. She has worked extensively with patients pursuing contouring after weight loss as well as patients seeking cosmetic improvement and refinement.
Deanne’s clinical focus includes:
She works directly with patients to create individualized treatment plans based on anatomy, goals, and realistic expectations.
Patients often appreciate Deanne’s calm demeanor, compassionate communication style, and attention to detail. She takes time to answer questions, explain the treatment process, and help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after procedures.
Her background in both reconstructive and aesthetic care allows her to approach body contouring with an understanding of both the physical and emotional aspects of cosmetic procedures.
Deanne’s care philosophy is simple:
“My care philosophy is to provide patient care in the same way I would want myself or my family to receive it.”
Deanne independently performs awake liposuction procedures using local anesthesia techniques. Awake liposuction allows patients to remain awake during treatment while the treatment areas are numbed.
Patients may still experience pressure, movement, vibration, soreness, or temporary discomfort during portions of the procedure, and recovery experiences vary by patient and treatment area.
Her extensive experience with surgical patients and body contouring procedures helps patients feel informed, prepared, and supported throughout the process.
Patients frequently speak with Deanne about:
Patients frequently value Deanne’s professionalism, experience, and compassionate approach to care. Her background in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery helps many patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their cosmetic journey.
Whether patients are considering awake liposuction for the first time or pursuing additional contouring after weight loss, Deanne strives to create an experience centered around education, comfort, individualized care, and realistic expectations.
Learn how awake liposuction works, what to expect during recovery, treatment pricing, and which body-contouring options are right for your goals in our comprehensive Education Center.
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