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  • How Much Does Mommy Makeover Cost? (2025 U.S. + Newport Beach Guide)

    How Much Does Mommy Makeover Cost? (2025 U.S. + Newport Beach Guide)

    Guide: Quick Answer Most patients should budget $15,000–$30,000+ all-in for a mommy makeover, depending on how many procedures you combine (commonly tummy tuck + breast surgery + liposuction) and your surgeon, facility, anesthesia, and OR time. Across the U.S., patient-reported totals average $17,728 (range $7,983–$31,000+). In Orange County (incl. Newport Beach), the average is $23,196,…

  • How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost? (2025 U.S. + Newport Beach Guide)

    How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost? (2025 U.S. + Newport Beach Guide)

    Guide: Introduction Rhinoplasty, often called a “nose job” reshapes the nose to refine appearance, improve breathing, or both. It’s among the most technically demanding cosmetic surgeries, which is why costs vary so widely across surgeons and cities. Two realities define pricing: According to the ASPS, average surgeon fee for rhinoplasty is projected within the range…

  • How Much Does Blepharoplasty Cost? (2025 U.S. + Newport Beach Guide)
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    How Much Does Blepharoplasty Cost? (2025 U.S. + Newport Beach Guide)

    Guide: Introduction Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is the most commonly performed facial cosmetic surgery in the U.S. In 2023, ASPS member surgeons performed 120,747 blepharoplasties, outpacing facelift and rhinoplasty counts within the facial category. What patients really ask: how much does it cost? What Is Blepharoplasty? Blepharoplasty refreshes the eyes by removing excess skin, tightening muscles,…

  • How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost (2025 U.S. + Newport Beach Guide)

    How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost (2025 U.S. + Newport Beach Guide)

    Guide: Why Patients Choose LEA’s Endoscopic Approach Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva specializes in endoscopic transaxillary breast augmentation—placing implants through a small incision hidden in the underarm (no incision on the breast itself), with endoscopic visualization to create a precise pocket.  Peer-reviewed literature and recent prospective data show high satisfaction and quality-of-life improvements with transaxillary endoscopic…

  • Postpartum Hair Loss Treatments That Actually Work in Newport Beach

    Postpartum Hair Loss Treatments That Actually Work in Newport Beach

    Guide: Postpartum hair loss is real, and for many new mothers, it can feel alarming. It is not just a short phase you have to wait out. While shedding after pregnancy is common, for some women it lingers longer than expected, and the regrowth may be thinner or less dense. Until recently, there were few…

  • A Facelift Transformation Journey: From Consultation to Long-Term Confidence

    A Facelift Transformation Journey: From Consultation to Long-Term Confidence

    Guide: Every facelift tells a story. At LEA Plastic Surgery, we see our role as more than performing a surgical procedure. It is about guiding each patient through a transformative experience that starts with curiosity, builds with trust, and ends with results that feel entirely authentic. Here, we are sharing two real journeys from our…

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