Profile of Kim-Chi Vu, Dr

Dr. Kim-Chi Vu attended the University of Portland for her undergraduate degree, and graduated medical school from Oregon Health Sciences University where she also completed her surgical residency. She is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is also a foremost leading surgeon in hand and wrist trauma surgery. Not only does Dr. Vu specialize in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, but she is one of only a handful of female plastic surgeons in Portland.

During her residency, Dr. Vu was involved in several research projects including the heparin effect on thrombocytopenia, bioresorbable rib stabilization in rib fractures, and a clinical study on composite grafting for correction of bilateral cleft nasal deformity. Dr. Vu’s exceptional knowledge comes both from plastic surgical experience and year-round local and national continued education in the the latest breakthroughs and technology within the field. Additionally, Dr. Vu’s extensive expertise in hand trauma surgery serves as a complement to carefully choreographed cosmetic procedures.

“My work in cosmetics and trauma complement one another–trauma keeps me attuned to the minute level of detail that will restore function to an injured hand, while cosmetic work requires an aesthetic, almost artistic, appreciation of how the body works.

The respect I have for my patients drives me to continue ongoing training so I may transfer that knowledge to my plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery and hand surgery practice. My expertise in trauma and reconstruction carries over naturally to aesthetic procedures because of the attention to the delicate details of every structure, in order to achieve the best and most beautiful results. I am deeply honored and humbled to have the opportunity to educate and provide you with the information you need to help you make your decision about your plastic surgery.”

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Procedures of Kim-Chi Vu, Dr ⁽¹⁶⁾

Procedure	Rank in Beaverton	Rank in OR	Rank in US
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Beaverton: 2	Ranked in OR: 31	Ranked in US: 3171
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Beaverton: 2	Ranked in OR: 21	Ranked in US: 2502
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Beaverton: 2	Ranked in OR: 32	Ranked in US: 2648
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Beaverton: 1	Ranked in OR: 19	Ranked in US: 1543
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Beaverton: 3	Ranked in OR: 22	Ranked in US: 4798
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Beaverton: 2	Ranked in OR: 12	Ranked in US: 2405
VI Peel A VI peel is a medium-strength, medical-grade chemical peel from VI Aesthetics that minimizes signs of sun damage and aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture and tone.	Ranked in Beaverton: 1	Ranked in OR: 2	Ranked in US: 177
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Beaverton: 2	Ranked in OR: 30	Ranked in US: 3123
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Beaverton: 3	Ranked in OR: 28	Ranked in US: 2796
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Beaverton: 1	Ranked in OR: 17	Ranked in US: 1858
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Beaverton: 3	Ranked in OR: 28	Ranked in US: 2796
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Beaverton: 1	Ranked in OR: 12	Ranked in US: 1232
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Beaverton: 2	Ranked in OR: 19	Ranked in US: 2064
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Beaverton: 2	Ranked in OR: 30	Ranked in US: 2964
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Beaverton: 1	Ranked in OR: 15	Ranked in US: 1689
MTF Body Contouring MTF body contouring gives transgender women a more traditionally feminine, hourglass shape.	Ranked in Beaverton: 1	Ranked in OR: 3	Ranked in US: 151