Locations
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Plano, TX
About
Bio
• Private Practice of Plastic Surgery -1999 to present::
• Extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery including minimally invasive and complex reconstructive procedures.
• Extensive experience with micro and macro fat grafting to face, breast and body.
• Expert in liposuction including power assisted, internal and external ultrasound assisted liposuction, laser assisted lipolysis, water-jet assisted liposuction.
• Faculty – National Society of Cosmetic Physicians - clinical training: “Basic and Laser assisted Liposuction” a 22 Cat. 1 CME hours Medical Education course held on location in San Antonio, TX
• Faculty – National Society of Cosmetic Physicians: “Macro fat grafting for breast reconstruction and augmentation”
• Luminary Lecturer and Faculty: Cynosure: “Laser Assisted Liposuction”
• Founder – LSW (Live Surgery Workshops) Education, dedicated to the practical professional training of physicians and allied health personnel.
• Founder of New Day Plastic Surgery, P.A, a professional association dedicated to the practice and development of ethical cosmetic surgery.
• Medical Director of New Day Plastic Surgery Center, outpatient surgery center accredited by the American Association or Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) class C since 2003.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Plastic Surgery
Licenses
United States: Texas
Languages spoken
English, Italian
Doctor Q&A
39 Answers
8 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Firm tissue = gyneco: Being overweight does bring some increase in breast size, but firm tissue diffusely increased in size in a man is the hallmark of gynecomastia.
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Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
For sure: Any immune modulating medications may interfere with wound healing and increase risk of infections. Moreover, a fleur de lis abdominoplasty is a sign... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Yes, direct: Vasculitis is one of the common consequences of radiation therapy. New therapy involving fat grafts have developed with excellent improvement of vasc... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Avoid BC pills: Keep weight under control and avoid birth control pills or other artificial hormones. Eat organic and limit intake of meats and dairy.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Phlebitis: Direct vein trauma can cause veins to swell and clot, leading to "knots". Usually the veins scar down and close, but can also become infected and ten... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Unlikely: Once the breast tissue has grown and developed into true glandular gynecomastia only surgical treatment is effective.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Yes and more: Diagnosis of gynecomastia is only the first step. Identifying the cause is the next very important one. An experienced primary care physician will b... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
For sure NO: In fact, if breast volume increases in a normal adult male below the age of 50 it is a good idea to seek medical attention. Breast diseases (includi... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Probably would not: No real reason to walk 26miles with a problem in the spinal column.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
No: The development of breast tissue in men is a function of the tissue sensitivity to estrogens, not a low testosterone.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
If Fat is used: Breast augmentation by fat transfer - lipotransfer will give a soft, natural outcome without the long term effects of breast implants. In addition, s... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Thyroid dysfunction: Weak and brittle hair is one of the hallmark signs of thyroid dysfunction. Accurate evaluation of the current thyroid regimen is necessary if a patie... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Yes with some caveat: Results are very good but do not replace implants. Experience with the procedure, adequate follow up, and technique used are critical in success of l... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Fat grafting: Tuberous or constricted breast can also be treated with a combination of fat grafting and fibrous band releases. It is an effective outpatient treatm... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Drugs/alcohol/none?: Multiple reasons. Usually some medications, drugs, alcohol are behind this issue but it may present without any particular cause.
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A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Yes: Most ventral hernias can be repaired at the same time as a tummy tuck , and in some cases that can be achieved with better outcomes because of the wid... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Encouraged: We encourage full range physical exercise after gynecomastia correction and we found that it actually improves results and decreases complications.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Custom Bra: The seinfeld episode made a point of this. However, custom bras can be purchased in most areas.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Yes: The presence of any implant, saline or silicone, will affect how the mammograms are performed. If the test is completed in a standard fashion there ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
No: Not really, except that women check their breasts a lot more frequently than any man does. So, often the stage of male breast cancer is more advanced... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Low T not the issue: Low testosterone does not cause gynecomastia, but high estrinics to testosterone ratio will, in addition to a familiar predisposition. Evaluation by ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Depends on kind: Various techniques involve different incision patterns and overall impact on the tissue. A few days of recovery and approximately one month of liftin... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Below the navel: A tummy tuck can be extremely effective in removing stretch marks in the skin below the belly button. Stretch marks in other locations (hips, upper t... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Rock on!: If you have had a tummy tuck and you want to get pregnant it would be best that you were completely healed (6 months or longer). I know of some women... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Yes ALCL: Anaplastic large cell lymphoma is an exceedingly rare form of cancer that has been identified in a very small number of women with breast implants and... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
No: There is not a home remedy for true gynecomastia. If the breasts have enlarged due to an increase in body weight and fat, then weight loss is the ans... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Phlebitis: A varicose vein that has been traumatized can become inflamed and hurt. Important to evaluate the underlying cause.
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A 64-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Varicocele: Likely the process is a varicocele but all other options should be ruled out. Urgent evaluation by your md or a urologist is necessary.
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Primary care: Best to get a referral by your primary care doctor for an evaluation by a plastic surgeon. The primary care doctor will verify the presence of the in... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Yes and no: Poor outcomes from breast augmentation surgery will affect a woman for the rest of her life. Breast implants do not last forever and are not lifetime... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Eat Organic: Most meats and other foods commonly consumed today have large doses of antibiotics and hormones with feminizing effects. Also avoid consumption of la... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
MD evaluation: Differentiating between weight induced breast size increase and true breast tissue growth can be safely done by your md. Important to do so if you fe... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Yes, for sure!: Large breasts change the mechanics of walking, running, sitting and even standing. The effect of tight, heavy bra on shoulders and neck muscles is pr... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Keep moist: Superficial burns up to blistering should be kept moist. Deeper burns with dry thick skin should be immediately evaluated by md.
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A 51-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
See Doc: Recurrent cysts after aspiration should be carefully evaluated even if the original tissue or fluid was normal in evaluation. See your physician for ... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
It depends: Gynecomastia surgical treatment depends on the degree of the problem and other health risks associated. The cost can vary depending on the actual pro... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mario Dianaanswered
Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Follow with care: It is normal for boys (and girls) to experience changes of the nipples and breasts between 9 and 12 years of age. Boys may develop small breast buds ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Diana is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Diana is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! What happens with textured implants? I think mine are... they're silicone gel.... hilaryny@gmail.com
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Thank you, this checklist was so helpful I’m heading up to hospital this morning thanks
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I have enjoyed reading the responses of Dr. Mario Diana, thank you.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Padua Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Italy
Graduated 1991MD
Residency
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALS
Awards
Founding Knowledge Editor, First Place, San Antonio - Winter
2016
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