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Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva, MD, FACS - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Newport Beach, California

Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Newport Beach, California
NPI: 1538399001· License: A108049 (CA) verify

14+ years of experience · self-reported

Medical school: University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine · Graduated 2013(~13 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2024): $2,162 across 12 payments (what this means)
1(22575 ratings)

Consultation $200

In Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva's own words

How Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • So from a surgical standpoint, that's how I see it. The face and neck age together, so you address them together. Sometimes when you address one and not the other, it can look imbalanced. They're really part of the same anatomy
  • Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva's practice philosophy involves thoroughly evaluating new technologies and their real-world results before introducing them to her patients.
  • The goal is to get ahead of the changes instead of chasing them later

Specialization

  • Specializes in Face & Body Plastic Surgery.

Technique

  • This is where I'll give you my honest clinical opinion. I prefer a staged approach. Smaller volumes, spaced out, let the tissue integrate. You'll get a more natural result and a safer one
  • And it's not just for breasts. It could be for hip dips, irregularities after liposuction, or even butt augmentation
  • Then there are bio-stimulators like Sculptra and Radiesse. They're not typical fillers. They signal your body to build its own collagen. So the results are gradual, natural, and they're longer lasting

Technology

  • And energy devices like Otherapy, Thermage, and Scarlet Pro, they trigger your skin's own repair response from the inside out

Training & credentials

  • Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva is a Regenerative Medicine Specialist.
  • Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Recovery guidance

  • You don't need general anesthesia. It's an in-office procedure and you don't really have much of a downtime

Safety

  • And so far, the safety profile has been very reassuring and I'm now confident offering it in my practice

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About

Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Regenerative Medicine Specialist practicing in Newport Beach, California. As a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, she supports patients through all changes associated with aging, focusing on proactive care rather than reactive treatments. Dr. Taghva believes beauty is not one-size-fits-all, emphasizing that even the smallest changes can make a significant difference. She specializes in both surgical and non-surgical facial and body rejuvenation. For eyelid surgery, including Asian blepharoplasty, her approach is to create a refreshed, natural appearance by "finding the eyes that were always there," preserving unique characteristics. Dr. Taghva offers advanced options like AlloClae for natural-looking volume restoration without surgery, Renuva as an alternative to traditional fillers, and personalized FoLix and PRP plans for hair restoration. She also utilizes myArbrea, an AI-powered 3D tool, to help patients visualize breast augmentation results from home, fostering informed conversations about their aesthetic goals.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Deep Plane Facelift

$44,001

Above typicalTypical nationally: $13,500–$25,550 (median $19,750, 14 reports) compare ↗

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From Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva's Instagram

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Technologies & brands Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

Patient Experience

Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva Review Summary

3.96
Dr. Taghva has a mixed bag of reviews. While her overall rating is 4.8 and Google reviews give her a 4.7, she receives a lower score of 3.8 on Yelp and a concerning 1/5 on RealSelf. WebMD users rate her a solid 4.4. It's worth investigating the reasons behind the discrepancies on different platforms.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

3.8 out of 5

Based on 13 reviews

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realself.com

1 out of 5

Based on 90210 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

4.4 out of 5

Based on 7 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Based on 68 reviews

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Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva, MD, FACS - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Newport Beach, California

LEA Aesthetic Lab

20360 SW Birch St #180, Newport Beach, California

(949) 945-2168

Book a Service Consultation

Consultation fee: $200

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$2,162

Payments

12

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva received $2,162 across 12 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Lumenis BE inc.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (949) 945-2168

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Location & Contact Information

LEA Aesthetic Lab

20360 SW Birch St #180

Newport Beach, California 92660

Office Information

Phone: (949) 945-2168

Where does Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva practice?

Doctor's Office

LEA Aesthetic Lab (Primary)

20360 SW Birch St #180, Newport Beach, California 92660

(177 reviews)

LEA Plastic Surgery

20360 SW Birch St #180, Newport Beach, California 92660

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Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Ivy League-educated
The Warren Alpert

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Facs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva online?
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Does Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva?
Patient reviews range from highly positive to negative. Many praise Dr. Taghva for natural-looking results, particularly with Asian eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty. Some highlight a smooth recovery and pain-free experience. However, some reviews mention long healing times and scarring. One patient even attributes the resolution of a thyroid issue to breast implant removal. It's important to consider the full range of experiences when researching.
What areas of care does Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva cater to?
Dr. Taghva specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, offering both surgical and non-surgical options for facial and body rejuvenation. Her expertise includes Asian blepharoplasty (double eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty, facelifts, breast fat transfer, and breast implant removal. She focuses on helping women look and feel their best.