Patient Resources

We understand that there are many plastic surgeons in the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR area. You deserve to find a surgical team that you can trust and who will put you first, every step of the way. We feel confident that you will find that at Southwest Medical Group Plastic Surgery. We strive to make every step in your plastic surgery journey even better than you imagined. To help you get off to a good start, we’ve assembled these patient resources for you. 

Your First Visit
Information on FDA-Approved Injectables
Useful Links

Your First Visit

During your initial consultation, you’ll have all the time you need to ask questions, share your goals and concerns and learn about your options. We encourage you to think about what you want to discuss, write it down and bring your notes with you. Although Dr. Gabriel and Dr. Thimmappa will help guide you through the procedure(s) of your choice, it can be helpful to have your thoughts on paper. You will also have an opportunity to meet the other team members who will be involved in your care and you should feel free to ask them questions as well.

We also encourage you to download the appropriate patient packet from the list below and complete it and bring it with you when you come for your first visit.

New Patient Packet—Adult Females
New Patient Packet—Adult Males
New Patient Packet—Children under 18 (female)
New Patient Packet—Children under 18 (male)

Information About FDA-Approved Injectables

Botox® Cosmetic is a simple, nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age.

JUVÉDERM® Ultra and JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus are indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (the “parenthesis” around your nose and mouth).

Useful Links

Following are some links and resources that you may find helpful.

Kearney Breast Center is Southwest’s comprehensive breast center, integrating screening, diagnoses and treatment of breast disease, including breast cancer. The Kearney Breast Center has received full accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons that is designed to ensure the highest quality and most comprehensive breast care using advanced screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. The Kearney Breast Center is one of only two facilities in the state of Washington to receive this prestigious accreditation.

CareCredit® financing is accepted by Southwest Medical Group Plastic Surgery and more than 100,000 other providers.

American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists.

Pink Lemonade Project was formed to provide breast cancer survivors education and support opportunities that offer hope and healing for the mind, body and spirit.

Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety provides the public with unbiased and necessary information on injectable cosmetic treatments, appropriate injectors and where to safely access cosmetic medical procedures.