Robert Whitfield,MD
Serving Dallas & North Texas

Breast Implant Removal — Dallas, TX

Dallas women seeking breast implant removal deserve a specialist, not a generalist. Dr. Robert Whitfield is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Austin, TX whose entire practice is dedicated to breast implant removal, breast implant illness, and complete capsulectomy — backed by published research and FDA testimony.

Dr. Robert Whitfield MD, FACS • 3 hours by car or 1 hr flight from Dallas • 1,000+ Explant Procedures

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BII Specialist

Why Dallas Patients Choose Dr. Whitfield

Dallas has board-certified plastic surgeons who offer breast implant removal. What Dallas does not have is a surgeon with published capsule pathology research, PCR testing on every patient, FDA testimony on breast implant safety, or a named recovery protocol designed specifically for BII patients.

Dr. Whitfield’s practice in Austin is 3 hours by car or 1 hr flight from Dallas from Dallas. Most patients complete their consultation remotely, then travel to Austin for surgery.

What No Local Surgeon Can Offer

✓Published PCR molecular pathology research — 694 capsules, 29% bacterial contamination
✓PCR capsule testing on every explant patient
✓En bloc capsulectomy as the primary approach
✓The SHARP Method — named, tiered recovery protocol
✓FDA testimony on breast implant safety
✓1,000+ explant procedures performed
✓Patients from 40+ states and 15 countries
✓Combined explant + fat transfer expertise

Published research: Whitfield R, Tipton CD, Diaz N, Ancira J, Landry KS. Microorganisms. 2024 Sep 4;12(9):1830. View on PubMed →

Your Path

What to Expect as a Dallas Patient

1

Discovery Call (remote)

A structured call with Dr. Whitfield’s team. Review of symptoms, implant history, imaging, and goals. No travel required.

2

Surgical consultation (remote or in-person)

Full surgical planning can be completed by video. Pre-operative labs and imaging can be arranged locally in Dallas and submitted in advance.

3

Surgery in Austin

Travel to Austin for surgery at a certified surgical facility. Most explant procedures take 2–3 hours. Same-day discharge in most cases.

4

Recovery with the SHARP Method

A brief post-operative period in Austin is recommended before returning to Dallas. The SHARP Method recovery protocol supports patients regardless of where they live.

Dallas Patients

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I travel to Austin when there are explant surgeons in Dallas?

Dallas has surgeons who perform breast implant removal. The clinical question is whether your Dallas surgeon performs PCR pathology on every capsule specimen, uses en bloc or total capsulectomy as the standard approach, has published research on breast implant capsule biology, and offers a structured BII recovery protocol. These are specific credentials — not general plastic surgery experience. If your Dallas surgeon meets all of them, stay in Dallas. If not, the drive to Austin is worth evaluating.

Can I do my consultation virtually before traveling to Austin?

Yes. Virtual consultations are the recommended first step for all out-of-city patients. Dr. Whitfield reviews your implant history, imaging, and symptom profile remotely. Most Dallas patients complete their entire pre-operative process virtually and only travel to Austin for surgery and initial post-operative follow-up.

What if my implants were placed by a Dallas surgeon?

Dr. Whitfield treats patients whose implants were placed anywhere — by any surgeon. Prior implant history and the placing surgeon's identity have no bearing on your candidacy for treatment.

How long will I need to stay in Austin?

Most straightforward cases require 3–5 days. Complex cases — calcified capsules, prior incomplete removal, extracapsular rupture, or combination procedures — may require longer. Your specific timeline is discussed during consultation.

Does Dr. Whitfield accept patients who had incomplete removal elsewhere in Dallas?

Yes. Revision cases — patients who had a prior explant without complete capsule removal and continue to have symptoms — are a significant portion of Dr. Whitfield's patient base. If you had implant removal in Dallas and still have BII symptoms, retained capsule is one of the first things evaluated. ---

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