Meet The Team - Breast Implant-related Illness (BII)

Our BII Team is an accomplished and dedicated group of professionals devoted to the health and wellbeing of patients dealing with breast implant-related illnesses. We offer a full range of diagnostics, detox support, and functional medicine treatment services designed to help our patients address their unique symptoms and achieve optimal health outcomes.

Our team is spearheaded by board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Robert Whitfield. He has been named the “Breast Implant Illness Expert” due to his extensive experience of successfully treating patients with breast implant complications. We work closely as a team to ensure that our patients receive the most comprehensive care and support.

In addition to providing surgical treatment of BII starting with proper implant removal, we are committed to educating our patients about the reasons why breast implant illness occurs. We believe that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions that are in their best interests. We stive to empower our patients with the knowledge they need to make informed choices as they begin their explant journey.

At our Breast Implant Illness Clinic, we understand that every patient is unique, and we customize our treatment plans to suit each patient's individual needs.

If you or someone you know is dealing with breast implant complications, we invite you to contact our Breast Implant Illness team today. We are here to help you achieve optimal health and wellbeing, and we look forward to serving you.

OUR BREAST IMPLANT ILLNESS TEAM IS HERE TO HELP

Dr. Robert Whitfield

MD, FACS

Dr. Rob has been a plastic surgeon for over 25 years and board-certified for over 16 years. He specializes in breast implant removal surgery and advanced cosmetic procedures such as his “No-Cut” Facelift. Born and bred in Las Vegas, Dr. Rob received his medical degree from the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine. This was followed by six years of surgical training, as well as his plastic surgery residency at Indiana University Medical Center.

He returned to Nevada for a one-year microsurgery fellowship before settling down to practice and teach at the Medical College of Wisconsin for seven years. In 2012, Dr. Rob relocated to Austin where he has become renowned for his cosmetic expertise. He is committed to staying at the forefront of his field and regularly attends conferences and courses to keep up to date on the latest techniques and technologies in plastic surgery and his hospital privileges. In addition to his exceptional work as a surgeon, Dr. Rob is a sought-after provider for his Strategic Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program (SHARP). The protocols of SHARP help to reduce systemic inflammation and assist patients who are both preparing or recovering from surgical procedures. Outside of his work, Dr. Rob enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, hiking, and reading non-fiction books.