Look like yourself, only better.
LEA Plastic Surgery is a boutique practice conveniently located in the heart of Newport Beach. We offer a modern and compassionate approach to plastic and reconstructive surgery with caring, highly experienced staff and the most advanced technology and procedures.
Our Philosophy
Advanced technology and procedures.
We utilize the latest and most reliable technology as well as innovative procedural techniques.
Honesty, safety, and comfort.
Our caring, highly experienced staff are sensitive, compassionate, and with you all the way. Your safety and comfort is our top priority.
Less is always more.
Our approach focuses on naturally beautiful results and ensures unique, optimal outcomes for each patient. Your satisfaction is our success.
To bring out the best in you.
Our goal is to bring out the best of a person’s individual beauty and encourage a healthy, wholesome outlook on life through positive self-care and increased self-confidence.
Our new office, currently in a soft opening, is located in the heart of Newport Beach! Situated in the same space as our onsite, fully-accredited ambulatory surgery center — the GALEA Center for Advanced Surgery — it comes complete with a full-service Med Spa and dedicated care staff.
Convenient location
Fly into Santa Ana (SNA) Airport and enjoy the convenience of Newport Beach!
Advanced technology
Our office and surgical center is outfitted with the latest technologies and equipment in surgical care.
Large, dedicated space
LEA Plastic Surgery and the GALEA Center for Advanced Surgery boasts over 10,000 sq. ft. of space in total.
Premier surgeons
The GALEA Center for Advanced Surgery will be home to some of the nation’s best surgeons.
Our staff
Dedicated to helping you.
Donna Ward, Office Manager
Donna brings a wealth of knowledge in customer service to our practice. As a former flight attendant, she understands the importance of facilitating a positive, inviting environment for all our clients. Her interest in aesthetics and background in nutrition helped guide her to the exciting field of plastic surgery. She enjoys meeting our patients and helping them achieve their aesthetic goals. Her pleasant demeanor and positive approach to life are contagious to our clients as well as our staff. She ensures the patient’s experience is seamless from start to finish and works hard behind the scenes to keep the office running smoothly.
Ella Han, Aesthetic Consultant
Ella has been an aesthetic consultant in the plastic surgery industry for over 5 years. She graduated from Shanghai Ocean University and Kyushu Women’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Marketing and Trade. With her amazing ability to speak 4 different languages (Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and English), Ella is able to converse with many of our patients who travel across the globe to meet Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva. She is our go-to girl when we are in need of a translator. With her attention to detail, nurturing tendencies and gentle approach, Ella is adored by our patients. She works tirelessly to make sure each patient’s experience at LEA is informative, thorough and as flawless as possible.
Wynn Nguyen, Licensed Medical Esthetician
I’m dedicated to helping patients achieve their desired results: from healthy glowing skin to a tight-toned body. I entered the world of Medical Aesthetic after 20 years of being in the Hospitality Industry to follow my passion by making people feel confident in their own skin no matter what the challenges may be. As an experienced medical esthetician, I’ve helped patients eliminate fine lines, revitalize aging skin, and create a brighter more youthful appearance. From advanced peels to dermaplaning, fibroblasting or microneedling; I’ll take the time to make sure you are at ease with treatment that fits best your needs. Certified ZO Skinhealth Expert I’ll guide you to targeting those stubborn pigmentation, rosacea, eczema, and control melasma. Working along side Doctor and the providers, we will pair the perfect protocal with lasers and medical grade products to keep you looking youthful.
My patients are like family to me; striving to create the ultimate treatment experience is important. I take pride in knowing patients leave feeling confident and ready to take on the world. I enjoy spending time advancing my education, learning how to bring cutting-edge science, and technology out of the lab and into the treatment room are key factors to me. I take time to educate each patient on the importance of a proper skincare regime and ideal product prescription. Every treatment is completely customized to give you the best possible results and help you achieve your beauty dreams while celebrating what makes you unique.
Jenny Sohn, RN
Our nurse Jenny Sohn is an aesthetic nurse here at LEA Plastic Surgery. She is a licensed registered nurse that used to work in both hospital settings and in medical spas. Nurse Jenny has had previous years in nursing in medsurg and tele units, oncology units, PCU, and in orthopedic nursing. When Nurse Jenny was introduced in field of aesthetic nursing, it really intrigued and fascinated her! That is when she completely transitioned into a full aesthetic nurse. Under Dr. Taghva’s training and guidance at LEA Plastic Surgery, she has enhanced her skills with experience with lasers, neuromodulator toxins, and dermal fillers. With her aesthetic nursing experience and extensive training in aesthetic procedures, her goal is to help empower you and restore and enhance your natural beauty. Nurse Jenny will always be striving for opportunities of growth and new modalities in an ever-evolving market while helping to maintain a high standard level of patient care. Her commitment is to you by providing individualized and personalized care to her patients.
Carol Nguyen RN, BSN
Carol is a Registered Nurse with experience in acute care, Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine. Through these different areas of nursing- she has found her passion in patient care, filler artistry and being able to empower clients in feeling their absolute best. Aesthetic medicine allows her to do all-in developing individualized treatment plans, applying artistry in her work, while prioritizing patient safety and positive outcomes.
Carol is formerly trained and experienced in providing Cosmetic Injectables such as neuromodulators and Hyaluronic Acid-based fillers. At LEA, she will be working under the direction of Dr. Taghva in providing these treatments in a holistic approach to yield natural, beautiful results. With the advancements in Aesthetic medicine, Carol is always striving to improve her knowledge and techniques, as well as learning new treatment modalities to meet the needs of her clients. Her aim is to continue to build strong, trusting relationships with her clients, and to promote wellness and self-confidence in all.
Mika Cho, RN, BSN
Mika is a licensed registered nurse at LEA Plastic Surgery. Nurse Mika, originally from South Korea, brings a wealth of knowledge from her many years of work in the cosmetic industry.
She has been working in the cosmetic industry over the past decade as a marketer and trainer for major cosmetic brands. From this past experience, she has gained knowledge and her vision for beauty.
Now working as an aesthetic nurse, Mika provides a variety of treatments utilizing machines, injectables and thread lifting. Mika’s theory of beauty is to first address the foundation of the patient’s skin structure; utilizing machines before getting any kind of Hyaluronic acid agents or PDO threads.
She will guide each patient through building the foundation and structure of their face to contouring and maximizing their individual natural beauty. As such, Mika is constantly striving to learn the newest procedures as well as looking to improve her administration of procedures she specializes in.
Alondra
Alondra is a Medical Assistant at LEA Plastic Surgery. She currently attends California State University, Long Beach, and is working towards her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science. She hopes to use the training and experience she has gained at LEA and use it when she is completing her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant studies.
She enjoys seeing the beautiful patients that walk into LEA every day and assisting them in whatever they might need. Alondra has a merciful approach that she implements when she’s helping patients. Her caring and compassionate features allow her to give LEA patients the best experience while they’re in the office.
Contact Us
If you are interested in joining our team, feel free to send us an e-mail at [email protected]
