Doctor Diana L. Elias, MD Saint Petersburg, Florida

Name: Diana L. Elias, MD (retired)
Last name: Elias
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1991
Years experience: 32
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Diana L. Elias, MD, PA
Address: 3900 Central Avenue
Phone: +1 727-327-7277
City: Saint Petersburg
State: Florida
Zip Code: 33711
Country: US
Statement: Plastic surgery has been my life for over 35 years. Whether treating an infant with a cleft lip, an accident victim or a healthy adult seeking to enhance their appearance, the rewards of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery have far exceeded my expectations.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Bayfront Hospital, St. Anthony’s Hospital, Bardmoor Surgery Center, Physician’s Surgery Center
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BA, Chemistry/Microbiology, University of South Florida
  • Medical: MD, Emory University

Diana L. Elias, MD

Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: General Surgery, Emory University
  • Fellowships:
  • Plastic Surgery, Emory University
  • Craniofacial Surgery, UCLA
Member of: 
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
Diana Linda Elias (ABMSUID -285641)

Viewed: 7/3/2008
Day of birth: 10/14/1955

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified Active Lifetime Initial Certification 11/13/1993 –
American Board of Surgery
Surgery – General

Status: Not Certified
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification: 12/11/1989 –
7/01/2

Education: 1983 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 603 7th St S Ste 320Saint Petersburg, FL 33701-4731 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 27.770677,-82.6863871

Primary location: 
Location name: Saint Petersburg
State: FL
Country: US
Map point: 27.7207,-82.73760223
Treatments: 
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • AlloDerm
  • Arm Lift
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Blue Peel
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Butt Lift
  • Calf Implant
  • Cellfina
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Diastasis Recti Repair
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Feminization Surgery
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Feminizing Top Surgery
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Inspira Breast Implants
  • Juvederm
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Panniculectomy
  • Pec Implants
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Septoplasty
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • SMAS Facelift
  • TCA Peel
  • Thigh Lift
  • Transgender Facial Feminization Surgery
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Ultherapy

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • Trebor Medical Scholarship Award

Rating: 4.7
Profile views: 11912
Answer count: 203
Review count: 43
5 star count: 3
Total star count: 3
Star rating: 2.9365390298238
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Dec 6, 2007
Profile modified: Jan 27, 2022
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: Yes
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Aug 29, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Saint Petersburg, FL, US. GPS coordinates: 27.7207,-82.73760223
  • Tampa, FL, US. GPS coordinates: 27.9814,-82.45110321

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Botox (Dec 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Thigh Lift (Feb 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Cellfina (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 4/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Scar Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Jan 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Botox (Oct 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction (Mar 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Apr 2013) – Overall rating: 0/5
  • Facelift (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Mar 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Botox Prices

  • $650 – Oct 10, 2016 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $650 – Oct 10, 2016 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $650 – Oct 10, 2016 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $650 – Oct 10, 2016 – Saint Petersburg, FL

Injectable Fillers Prices

  • $2000 – Apr 4, 2019
  • $2000 – Apr 4, 2019
  • $2000 – Apr 4, 2019

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $1200 – Sep 9, 2014 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $1200 – Sep 9, 2014 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $1200 – Sep 9, 2014 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $1200 – Sep 9, 2014 – office

Cellfina Prices

  • $4000 – Oct 22, 2019
  • $4000 – Feb 9, 2017 – St. Petersburg, FL
  • $4000 – Oct 22, 2019
  • $4000 – Oct 22, 2019
  • $4000 – Feb 9, 2017 – St. Petersburg, FL
  • $4000 – Feb 9, 2017 – St. Petersburg, FL

Other Prices

  • $2800 – Feb 16, 2012 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $2800 – Feb 16, 2012 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $2800 – Feb 16, 2012 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $2800 – Feb 16, 2012 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $9000 – Apr 2013 – Saint Petersburg, FL

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $9000 – Jan 19, 2018 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $9000 – Jan 19, 2018 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $9000 – Jan 19, 2018 – St.Pete Fl.
  • $9000 – Jan 19, 2018 – Saint Petersburg, FL

Breast Lift Prices

  • $5000 – Sep 2023 – Tampa, FL
  • $5000 – Oct 2018 – Tampa, FL
  • $5000 – Apr 2013 – Tampa, FL

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $5000 – Apr 17, 2013 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $5000 – Apr 17, 2013 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $4500 – Apr 17, 2013 – St. Petersburg, FL
  • $4500 – Apr 17, 2013 – St. Petersburg, FL
  • $4500 – Apr 17, 2013 – St. Petersburg, FL

Facelift Prices

  • $10600 – Apr 23, 2019 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $9000 – Sep 2023 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $10600 – Apr 23, 2019 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $10600 – Apr 23, 2019 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $10600 – Apr 23, 2019
  • $10600 – Apr 23, 2019
  • $9000 – Apr 2013 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $9000 – Apr 2013 – Saint Petersburg, FL

Breast Implant Removal Prices

  • $6980 – Mar 14, 2014 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $6100 – Apr 5, 2013 – St.Petersburg, Fl
  • $6100 – Apr 5, 2013 – St.Petersburg, Fl
  • $6100 – Apr 5, 2013 – St.Petersburg, Fl
  • $6100 – Apr 5, 2013 – St.Petersburg, Fl
  • $6100 – Apr 5, 2013 – St.Petersburg, Fl
  • $6100 – Apr 5, 2013 – St.Petersburg, Fl
  • $6100 – Apr 5, 2013 – St.Petersburg, Fl
  • $6100 – Apr 5, 2013 – St.Petersburg, Fl
  • $6100 – Apr 5, 2013 – St.Petersburg, Fl
  • $6100 – Apr 5, 2013 – St.Petersburg, Fl
  • $6100 – Apr 5, 2013 – St.Petersburg, Fl

Scars Treatment Prices

  • $2800 – Feb 16, 2012 – Saint Petersburg, FL
  • $2800 – Feb 16, 2012 – St. Petersburg, FL

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Do I need a facelift to fix my wrinkly neck?
Your neck can be improved with a lower face/neck lift
Apr 6, 2019
Your overall skin quality looks very good and you have great bone structure. Lifting of the neck includes correction of the vertical bands caused by muscle separation as well as lifting the skin. Since, anatomically, the face and neck are connected, this lift will also improve any laxity along the jawline. Your left eye appearance suggests that you may have a condition know as levator ptosis. The is when the internal muscle of the upper orbit (not the eyelid) is weak. This cannot be…
Professional input regarding whether to have a rhinoplasty done at the same time as my face & neck l
I would suggest two separate procedures
Apr 6, 2019
You are very wise in your analysis of this question. Both a complete facelift and a rhinoplasty are long technically demanding operations. As a surgeon, I can definitely tell you that fatigue does occur during long procedures. In most cases, I advise my patients to separate the procedures. However, if either of the planned procedures is less extensive (for instance just removal of a nose “hump”) then they may safely be done together.
Is it ok to go to Mexico 3 months after a facelift + upper eye blepharoplasty if I wear sunblock and
You should be alright as long as you avoid excess sun exposure
Apr 6, 2019
It sounds like you have made all of the right choices regarding sun protection. Definitely sit in the shade when possible and always wear sunblock and a hat. Swimming should be OK as long as all of your incisions are completely healed. Your surgeon should be able to give you more specific details based on your ongoing recovery.
Input please, regarding IPL treatment a week before face and neck lift.
You should cancel your IPL treatment
Apr 6, 2019
Facelift surgery is quite complex and invasive. The overlying skin must not undergo any excessive trauma (IPL) ahead of time. My strong advice is to postpone your IPL until you are fully healed and your surgeon gives you medical clearance. It is also good to avoid excessive sun exposure pre-operatively for the same reasons.
What is the best treatment for lower face when “pockets” start on sides of mouth?
A small amount of filler would improve your lower cheeks
Apr 6, 2019
You look like a young slender woman in your photo so surgery might be too aggressive at this point in your life. It is possible to reduce the hollowing effect with a small amount of filler in the lower cheeks. You would need to be conservative so as not to get a “chipmunk” look. Another possibility is a limited jawline lift, but it is impossible to make this recommendation for certain without a physical examination.
With the Cellfina procedure, will the skin present with a more saggy appearance because the bands ha
We have not seen any sagging of skin after Cellfina treatment
Apr 6, 2019
So far our results with Cellfina have been very good to excellent. However, that is because I apply very stringent criteria for patient selection. I do not treat legs with sagging skin and I do not treat wrinkled skin in the front of the thighs. It might be that Cellfina could make those situations worse – we do not have long term clinical studies that have looked at this. The wisest choice is to only have discreet dimples in the buttocks and upper posterior thighs treated. These results…
Can you have Cellfina performed on the WHOLE front of thighs and inner thighs?
Cellfina is not a good choice for the front of thighs
Apr 6, 2019
Most of the time, the wrinkling in the front of the thighs is due to skin laxity. This is very different from the discreet dimpling seen in the buttocks and the back of thighs. Cellfina will not improve the wrinkling and irregular contours of the from of thighs when it is caused by loosening of the skin.
If I get more than one Cellfina treatment, will my cellulite keep on improving?
Our early results show that further improvement can be achieved
Apr 6, 2019
Since Cellfina has only been widely available for a short time, most clinicians do not have enough data to fully answer this question. In my practice, I have performed secondary procedures occasionally. I always wait at least one year after the initial treatment and focus only on areas of discreet dimpling that have the best chance of success. And, yes, we have gotten further improvement with repeated treatments.
If dimple cellulite is caused by tight bands pulling the skin in, what happens to the fibrous band a
Long term clinical studies have not shown any adverse effects from cutting cellulite bands
Apr 6, 2019
Your question regarding cutting of cellulite bands is quite insightful. Since this is a new technology, we only have clinical studies that are under 10 years long. So far there does not seem to be a problem with cutting these tissue bands. Regarding the second part of your question, it sounds like you may be referring to laxity of the skin. Unfortunately, there is currently no non-surgical means of correcting this problem.
I’m not a great candidate for lipo because the skin on my legs is too loose. Would Cellfina be an op
Cellfina does not help to tighten skin
Apr 6, 2019
Unfortunately, there is no method currently available for tightening up the skin of the legs other than a thigh lift operation. Cellfina is a wonderful new technology that can produce great improvement – but only for true cellulite (dimples).
How long is the recovery from upper eye lid surgery?
Wait until after your wedding for surgery.
Jan 23, 2019
Planning for your wedding undoubtedly includes several other activities ahead of time, so you actually have less time than you think for recovery. I would never perform a blepharoplasty this close to such an important event. Even a slight delay in healing or a small complication can make it a disaster.
Have droopy eyebrows and eyelids. Would an endoscopic brow lift help along with a blepharoplasty? (p
A conservative blepharoplasty is all you should have.
Jan 23, 2019
The first thing I wonder is if you have levator weakness. It is impossible to tell from your photograph. This can be evaluated by an ophthalmologist and might explain why you have always had to “lift” your eyelids to apply make-up. If you have this condition, then a surgical repair might be indicated. If not, then only a careful conservative blepharoplasty should be done at your age.
Do I need a full or mini tummy tuck?
Only a full abdominoplasty can correct your contour.
Jan 23, 2019
You do not seem to have much skin sagging but clearly your muscular support has stretched and become loose from pregnancy. Only a full repair of the muscle will change your contour. Also, because you do not seem to be very lax, it may be necessary to have a short midline “T” scar coming off the transverse abdominoplasty scar.
Stomach liposuction, CoolSculpting or a tummy tuck? I’m 47 yo and 5’2, weight 145 lbs.
It looks like you have muscle laxity and intra-abdominal fat.
Jan 23, 2019
From your photo, it seems that you do not have much “external” fat, so Cool Sculpting and liposuction will have only a minimal result. In order to flatted your abdomen, a significant amount of muscle tightening will be required and this will result in about a one month recovery.
65 yo female with controlled high blood pressure and controlled hypothyroidism. 153 lbs, 5’2″. Will
Recovery will take about one month.
Jan 23, 2019
The answer depends mostly upon whether or not the muscle will require significant tightening. The more muscle surgery is performed, the more post-operative pain and disability will ensue. The other factor that is often not fully disclosed to patients is that, regardless of whether or not the muscle repair is extensive, prolonged drainage is required. Drains must not be removed prematurely, or else the risk of developing a chronic serum is high. In many cases, drains must remain in place for…

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