Nicole Sommer,M.D. is the Director of the SIU Cosmetic Center and assistant professor of plastic surgery at The Plastic Surgery Institute at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (SIUSOM). She is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. She has particular interest and fellowship training in all types of breast surgery including reconstruction, augmentation, reduction, asymmetry and revision surgery. Dr.Sommer also has interest in cosmetic surgery of the body and face, including nonsurgical and surgical facial rejuvenation.

Lucinda S. Buescher is an associate professor and director of the dermatology residency program at SIU. She is board certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Buescher has published numerous articles and book chapters and her research interests include psoriasis, skin cancer, acne and skin infections.

Michael Neumeister,M.D. is professor and chairman of the Plastic Surgery Institute at SIUSOM. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. Dr.Neumeister specializes in facelifts, eyelid and nose surgery.

Elvin Zook, M.D. is professor emeritus at The Plastic Surgery Institute at SIUSOM. He is past president of American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a past-chairman of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr.Zook's expertise includes all areas of cosmetic surgery.