LEA Plastic Surgery

LEA Plastic Surgery Goretti Ho Taghva, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in Look like yourself, only better.

LEA Plastic Surgery is a modern boutique plastic surgery practice located in the heart of Newport Beach, California. Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, known for helping patients achieve naturally results both surgically and non-surgically. With expertise in facial, eyelids, breasts, body, and non-surgical aesthetic techniques and a “less is more” philosophy, Dr. Taghva can help you look and feel your very best.

Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva was recently quoted in ’s weekly newsletter, “In Full Transparency,” discussing the rise of AI inf...
04/20/2026

Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva was recently quoted in ’s weekly newsletter, “In Full Transparency,” discussing the rise of AI influencers—and what it means for beauty standards, self-image, and how we define what’s “real.”

Dr. Taghva believes beauty shouldn’t be driven by algorithms or trends—it should be grounded in individuality, anatomy, and authenticity. She points out that “AI distorts bone structure, texture, so much. It can’t be surgically replicated.”

As AI-generated faces become more common (and more convincing), the line between reality and perfection gets even more blurred, often shaping expectations in ways most people don’t even realize.

Read the full article in our bio. 🤍

📍 LEA Plastic Surgery — Newport Beach, California
🩺 Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon & Regenerative Medicine Specialist

04/18/2026

Our LEA patients call it dolphin skin — that pillowy, glow-from-within result that no topical product can fully replicate. Real glass skin doesn’t come from layering products on top, it starts in the dermis.

Dr. Taghva breaks down her complete festival skin prep, from the Glass Skin Cocktail, a bespoke injectable blend delivered directly into the dermis, to the brand new SkinBetter Science Ampra serum she’s been using since it launched. Plus the SPF that won’t ruin your makeup and the one makeup rule that actually holds up outdoors.

The festival may end Sunday. The skin routine doesn’t.

04/17/2026

Dr. Taghva has been performing endoscopic breast augmentation for over a decade—a technique that very few surgeons offer because it takes years of training and a high level of skill to do well.

With an endoscopic approach, a camera is used during surgery to see your anatomy in real time, so nothing is left to guesswork.

Compared to other techniques that have gained popularity on social media, the difference is experience, visibility, and surgical control.

Because in surgery, seeing is everything.

When considering breast augmentation, not all techniques are the same.

Have questions about your options? Call to schedule a consultation at (949) 945-2168 📞

📍 LEA Plastic Surgery — Newport Beach, California
🩺 Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon & Regenerative Medicine Specialist

04/10/2026

“I’m eating less, working out more… so why am I gaining weight?” 🤍

If you’re in your 40s or 50s, this isn’t in your head—it’s perimenopause.

As estrogen declines, your body doesn’t just create more fat. It relocates it.

In other words, the fat that once gave you softness and a youthful look gets shifted to the areas you like least.

It’s not just about weight gain—it’s about where your body is storing it.

From a surgical perspective, one option is repositioning your own fat—restoring volume to the face or breasts using what your body has already redistributed.

No overdoing. Just putting things back where they belong. ✨

Have questions about surgery or treatment options? Call us at (949) 945-2168 📞

📍 LEA Plastic Surgery — Newport Beach, California
🩺 Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon & Regenerative Medicine Specialist

04/09/2026

On , Dr. Taghva shares what she calls “subtle science,” a philosophy rooted in restraint, precision, and natural results.

In a field where extremes often get the most attention, her approach is different.

Because the goal isn’t to look different—it’s to look like you, just more rested, more balanced, and more confident.

Especially as we age, it’s not about doing more… it’s about doing what’s right. 🤍

Have questions about where that balance is for you? Call us at (949) 945-2168 📞

📍 LEA Plastic Surgery — Newport Beach, California
🩺 Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon & Regenerative Medicine Specialist

04/07/2026

Perimenopause is when everything starts to change, and most women don’t even realize it. ✨

As estrogen begins to decline (often in your 40s), your skin feels it first:
• Less collagen → thinning skin
• Loss of facial volume → cheeks, temples, under eyes
• Less hydration → dryness, loss of glow
It’s not just aging, it’s hormonal.

By the time menopause hits, collagen can drop up to 30%… but this process begins during perimenopause.

So what now?

☀️ Daily SPF is essential
→ Start building collagen early (energy devices + biostimulators)
→ Restore volume thoughtfully over time
→ Consider surgery only when it’s right—not all at once

Not all at once. Not overdone. Just the right approach for where you are. 🤍

Have questions or ready to create a plan tailored to you? Call us at (949) 945-2168 📞

📍 LEA Plastic Surgery — Newport Beach, California
🩺 Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon & Regenerative Medicine Specialist

Not a new look—just her look, back. ✨This patient came in for an Upper Blepharoplasty with one goal: to see the eyes she...
04/03/2026

Not a new look—just her look, back. ✨

This patient came in for an Upper Blepharoplasty with one goal: to see the eyes she remembered again. Not a different shape, not a dramatic change. Just removing the heaviness that had been hiding them under years of skin laxity.

The result? Brighter, more open eyes that still look completely like her.

Rather than transformation, we aim for restoration. And that’s the shift we’re seeing more and more: patients aren’t chasing someone else’s features… they just want to recognize themselves again. 🤍

Call us at (949) 945-2168 to see what would work best for you.

📍 LEA Plastic Surgery — Newport Beach, California
🩺 Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon & Regenerative Medicine Specialist

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Restore & Rejuvenate event. ✨We loved spending the afternoon with all of you...
04/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Restore & Rejuvenate event. ✨

We loved spending the afternoon with all of you learning about Scarlet Pro RF Microneedling, a technology that is not only effective but heavily backed by clinical research, and discussing how it can improve fine lines, texture, and overall skin quality with minimal downtime.

Moments like these are a reminder of how important education is when it comes to making informed decisions about your care.

Congratulations to our raffle winner on receiving a complimentary full-face Scarlet Pro treatment ($900 value)! 🎉

We look forward to hosting more events like this soon. 🤍

📍 LEA Plastic Surgery — Newport Beach, California

03/30/2026

The reaction to Denise Richards’ facelift has been harsh, and not entirely fair. Some of what people are criticizing may not even be from surgery at all. Years of filler use distorts anatomy. Significant weight loss hollows the face. No surgeon starts with a blank canvas.

But there is a real conversation here worth having.
My patients often come in scared. Not of surgery itself, but scared of ending up with that mask-like, frozen look that social media has somehow convinced us is what attractive is supposed to look like. My patients just want to look like themselves, just younger, rested and recognizable.

As a female plastic surgeon, I hear that differently. I live in a face too. And what I’ve learned is that aggressive dissection, like removing too much fat, muscle, or gland, often creates the opposite of youth. Hollow cheeks. Prominent cheekbones. A face that looks gaunt and severe rather than restored.

Because youth was never hollow or sharp. Youth is soft. Volume is youth.

My philosophy on aging gracefully isn’t dramatic transformation. It’s prevention, maintenance, and when the time is right — precise restoration. Protecting volume before it’s lost. Improving skin quality from within. And restoring structure surgically only when needed, in a way that looks like you but not an exaggerated version of you.


03/27/2026

Three questions patients almost always ask before fat transfer. 💭

1️⃣ Will the fat survive?
Not all of it, typically about 30–50% remains long-term. The rest is naturally absorbed by the body, which is why thoughtful planning (and sometimes a touch-up later) is better than overfilling.

2️⃣ What about lumps or fat necrosis?
This is uncommon when fat is placed carefully. Layering fat in thin passes rather than over-injecting helps minimize this risk.

3️⃣ Can the fat migrate?
In most cases, fat doesn’t “wander.” What may appear as migration is often the result of overfilling the area initially.

The common thread: don’t overdo it. That philosophy is key to safe, beautiful, and natural results every time. ✨

📍 LEA Plastic Surgery — Newport Beach, CA
🩺 Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

In her early 30s and a mom of two, this patient came to Dr. Taghva after experiencing volume loss and breast sagging fol...
03/25/2026

In her early 30s and a mom of two, this patient came to Dr. Taghva after experiencing volume loss and breast sagging following breastfeeding and weight changes on a GLP-1.

With a Breast Lift and 205cc Motiva Ergonomix implant augmentation, Dr. Taghva was able to restore volume, elevate the breast position, and create a natural, youthful shape that complements her body beautifully. The result is balanced, proportional, and most importantly, brought back confidence in herself. 🤍

Every result is personalized to fit the patient’s goals, anatomy, and lifestyle because confidence looks different on everyone.

Call us at (949) 945-2168 to see what would be best for you. 📞

📍 LEA Plastic Surgery — Newport Beach, California
🩺 Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon & Regenerative Medicine Specialist

In her latest Substack essay, Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva reflects on a moment that has stayed with her, a young patient reque...
03/23/2026

In her latest Substack essay, Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva reflects on a moment that has stayed with her, a young patient requesting a facelift she didn’t need.

As aesthetic standards evolve online, more patients in their 20s are seeking “preventative” procedures. But not every request should become an operation.

In this piece, Dr. Taghva writes about the tension surgeons face between patient autonomy, social media pressures, and the responsibility to practice with restraint.

Sometimes the most important decision a surgeon can make is to say no.

Read the full essay on Substack. Link in bio. ✍️

📍 LEA Plastic Surgery — Newport Beach, California
🩺 Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon & Regenerative Medicine Specialist

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