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Name: Goretti Ho Taghva, MD, FACS

Statement: Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva is a board-certified, Ivy League-educated reconstructive and plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, California. At her Orange County plastic surgery practice, LEA Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ho Taghva performs conventional and aesthetic procedures, as well as reconstructive surgeries. Her areas of expertise include eyelid enhancement (especially Asian eyelid crease surgery), mommy makeovers, and breast enhancement. She also offers a wide variety of nonsurgical treatments, such as dermal fillers, Botox, Thermage, Vivace and Emsculpt.

After earning her undergraduate and medical degrees at Brown University, Dr. Ho Taghva completed her plastic surgery training at the University of Southern California. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese and conversational in Spanish and French.

Dr. Ho Taghva recently opened her new boutique practice, located centrally in beautiful Newport Beach. The facility includes a fully Medicare-accredited ambulatory surgery center, full-service medical spa, and dedicated care staff.

As a mother of three, Dr. Ho Taghva offers a different perspective than many plastic surgeons—one that does not focus on what a woman's body "should" look like, but on building each patient’s self-confidence and improving their appearance with a deeply personalized approach.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2012

Rating: 4.8

Name: Ella Han

Position: Patient Care Coordinator

Biography: 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.

Name: Jenny Sohn

Position: Nurse Injector

Biography: Jenny Sohn is an aesthetic nurse at LEA Plastic Surgery. She is a licensed registered nurse that has worked in both hospitals & medical spas. 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 & guidance at LEA Plastic Surgery, she has enhanced her skills with experience with lasers, neuromodulator toxins, and dermal fillers. With her aesthetic nursing experience & extensive training in aesthetic procedures, her goal is to help empower you to restore & enhance your natural beauty. Nurse Jenny always strives for growth opportunities & learning 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.

Name: Carol Nguyen

Position: Nurse Injector

Years experience: 4

Biography: 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. She's 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.

Name: Alondra Cienfuegos

Position: Medical Assistant

Biography: 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.

Name: Donna Ward

Position: Practice Manager

Biography: 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.

Name: Mika Cho

Position: Nurse Injector

Years experience: 5

Biography: 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.

Name: Wynn Nguyen

Position: Aesthetician

Years experience: 20

Biography: 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.