Dr. Sommer 62702

Name: Nicole Sommer, MD
Last name: Sommer
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2003
Years experience: 20
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Institute for Plastic Surgery at SIU
Address: 747 N. Rutledge St.
Phone: +1 217-545-6314
City: Springfield
State: Illinois
Zip Code: 62702
Country: US
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Clinical Privileges: 
  • North Shore-Manhasset, Long Island Jewish, St. Francis, Winthrop, Huntington, Syosset, Glen Cove
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BA, Illinois Wesleyan University
  • Medical: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Nicole Sommer, MD

Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: Integrated General Surgery/Plastic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
  • Fellowship: Breast Reconstruction and Aesthetic Surgery, G. Patrick Maxwell, MD
Member of: 
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
Nicole Sommer (ABMSUID -843436)

Viewed: 7/31/2008
Day of birth:
7/24/1970}

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/11/2006 – 12/31/2016
Education: 1996 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 507 S Walnut StSpringfield, IL 62704 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 39.8018,-89.65329742

Primary location: 
Location name: Springfield
State: IL
Country: US
Map point: 39.8018,-89.65329742
Treatments: 
  • Arm Lift
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Implants
  • Butt Lift
  • Calf Implant
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Surgery
  • Liposuction
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Pec Implants
  • Restylane
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Silicone Injections
  • Smart Lipo
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.4
Profile views: 4586
Answer count: 12
Review count: 8
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Nov 18, 2007
Profile modified: Sep 30, 2019
Profile photo modified: Feb 21, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Apr 22, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Springfield, IL, US. GPS coordinates: 39.8018,-89.65329742

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Implant Removal (Feb 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Implant Removal (Feb 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Removal (Feb 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap (Sep 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Plastic Surgery (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5

Latest Prices

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $11001 – Apr 8, 2021
  • $11000 – Apr 8, 2021
  • $11001 – Apr 8, 2021

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Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Is my BWD too large for the recommended implant size?
Implant size for breast width
Apr 20, 2019
There are lots of factors that determine best implant width for your breasts. We often think of a 14.8cm breast width as having 1 cm of tissue medially and 1 cm laterally(depending on the thickness of your tissues), leaving you room for an implant that is approx 12.8cm. You could likely go wider than this as long as you are willing to accept that this may lead to less coverage of your implant with your breast tissue, and make the implant more palpable...
When are permanent stitches after Benelli lift usually removed?
benelli lift permanent stitches
Apr 20, 2019
This is a good issue to point out when it comes to Benelli lifts. The lift that is created with this stitch relies on the permanent stitch so it is never taken out. It is possible that it may come out on its own or your surgeon removes it due to exposure or infection. If this occurs, you will likely lose the effect of the stitch and the areola will spread to a larger size.
I had a breast lift with implants a few years ago. Would fat transfer work to increase volume? (Photo
fat transfer for volume
Apr 20, 2019
Fat transfer would be an option to help with increased volume above the implant and on the inner aspect of the breast to give you more cleavage. I also think that a slightly larger implant would be an option as well and would not put too much weight on your skin.
I just had labiaplasty surgery on the 9th of April. When can I go out in the sun and get a tan again?
labiaplasty scars and sun
Apr 20, 2019
Tanning will not harm your labiaplasty scars if they are covered by a bikini or shorts. For all scars, the color of the scar is you marker for when they need to be protected from the sun. If they are pink, they need to be protected. Once they fade to skin color or white, they no longer need to be protected. Hope this helps
Hello 24 hours post op wedge technique wondering if this purple/black colour in the middle is anythin
purple discoloration to labia
Apr 20, 2019
It is difficult to see in the picture, but it looks as if the purple color is just bruising. The labia have a good blood supply and with the wedge technique I would not expect there to be any issue of blood supply to the tissue. If it is a hematoma, it is quite small, and nothing to worry about. If it increases in size, you may want to consider giving your surgeon a call. Uncomfortable walking is expected after this procedure as that area will rub as you walk but its a good sign that you...
Ruptured tissue expander replaced with a permanent implant after a wait of 3 months. It is very notic
smaller breast
Apr 20, 2019
Depending on how much smaller the breast is then the other side, you could have replacement with a larger implant and potentially some fat grafting to give you the size you need. If there is a big difference or the skin is tight, you may need further expansion which would mean placing a new expander.
Do you have suggestions for my open incision?
breast wound
Apr 20, 2019
This wound looks clean with healthy tissue. It will slowly heal in on its own with new skin growth from the edges. Aquaphor is helpful to keep it moist as new skin grows better in moist environments. I know it is frustrating and scary to have an open would like this but letting it heal in with dressings is really the best option at this point. Keep it clean with soap and water every day and the aquaphor and a nonstick dressing over top and it will heal.
Second BA, 400 cc, Mentor Memory gel, high profile, smooth breast implants, over the muscle. Should I
breast massage
Apr 20, 2019
Some surgeons have their patients with smooth implants start massaging the breasts a week to 2 post op to possibly decrease capsular contracture, or thickening of the scar around the implant. If it is a revision surgery and sutures have been placed inside to shape the pocket, massage may not be recommended. You should get in touch with your surgeon to ask them about this.
10th day after 30 units of Botox in glabella and forehead. What do you think?
botox result
Apr 20, 2019
Looks like botox did exactly what it should- smooth out the glabellar frown lines. Forehead injections will smooth out the horizontal forehead lines, which it doesnt look like you had much of in the before picture. This also weakens the frontalis muscle, the muscle of the forehead(which is why it gets rid of the horizontal wrinkles) but it will also cause your brows to drop slightly, as that muscle is what allows you pull up your brow. If it is weakened, you can't lift your brow as...
Severe under eye swelling-delayed until day 5 - Will this go away or do I need to start saving to get
swelling after botox
Apr 20, 2019
The swelling of the lower eyelid is due to the botox weakening the lower orbicularis oculi muscle. This most commonly occurs when the lower eyelids are injected along with the crows feet. This will go away as the botox wears off. Luckily, it usually doesn't take the entire 3-4 months to improve as the effect wears off gradually over time. You may start to see improvement by a month or so.
Gynecomastia surgery: What type of scarring should I expect?
gynecomastia incisions
Apr 20, 2019
Scarring can be quite minimal with this level of gynecomastia. Often the glandular tissue can be removed through an incision around the bottom of the areola or a straight line through the areola and around the bottom edge of the nipple. I prefer the incision through the areola as it disappears in the natural irregularity of the areola. Your surgeon will be able to discuss the options with you and show you diagrams of the incision options.
Does upper arm lipo affect the armpit sweat glands?
decreased sweating
Apr 20, 2019
Is it possible that the armpit was liposuctioned as well? For excessive sweating, an aggressive liposuction procedure of that area can be performed to destroy the glands and decrease sweating. This would be one explanation for it. I would refer back to your surgeon to see if this was done.

Last updated on 11/23/2023