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Austin and Central Texas
Capsulectomy in Austin, TX
Robert Whitfield, MD, performs en bloc and total capsulectomy in Austin, with over 2,000 procedures and published PCR capsule research that identified bacterial biofilm in 29 percent of 694 specimens.
2,000+
Capsulectomy Procedures
694
Capsules PCR-Tested
29%
Contamination Identified
Austin
Local Practice
Local Capsulectomy Expertise
Why Austin Women Choose Dr. Whitfield
Capsulectomy is the critical procedure that determines whether the biofilm-containing capsule tissue is fully removed along with the implant. Dr. Whitfield's Austin practice performs total capsulectomy on every case, ensuring the complete capsule is removed.
His published PCR analysis (PMID 39338504) evaluated 694 capsule specimens and identified bacterial contamination in 29 percent of the dataset. This contamination is detectable only by molecular analysis, not standard culture.
Dr. Whitfield testified before the U.S. FDA General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel on breast implant safety and capsule biofilm.
The national guide explains all capsulectomy types and techniques. Review the complete guide to capsulectomy options.
Local Access
Serving Austin and Central Texas
Dr. Whitfield's main office is located at 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746, with convenient access for patients across the Austin metro and Central Texas.
Austin
Lakeway and Bee Cave
Round Rock and Cedar Park
Georgetown
San Marcos and New Braunfels
Greater Central Texas
En Bloc Available
En bloc capsulectomy is performed when clinically indicated, removing implant and capsule as one sealed unit.
Capsulectomy Types
En Bloc vs. Total Capsulectomy
Both procedures remove the complete capsule. En bloc removes the implant and capsule as one sealed unit without opening either structure. Total capsulectomy removes the entire capsule but may do so in pieces.
Dr. Whitfield performs both and selects the approach based on capsule thickness, implant status, and whether BIA-ALCL is suspected.
Austin Patient Education
Capsulectomy in Austin — FAQ
What is the difference between en bloc and total capsulectomy?
En bloc capsulectomy removes the implant and capsule together as one sealed unit without opening either structure. Total capsulectomy removes the entire capsule but may do so in pieces rather than as a single unit. Both remove the complete capsule. Dr. Whitfield performs both and selects the approach based on clinical findings.
Why does the capsule matter?
Dr. Whitfield's published research (PMID 39338504) identified bacterial contamination in 29 percent of 694 capsule specimens using PCR testing. The capsule is living tissue that can harbor biofilm and drive chronic immune activation. Leaving it in place may leave the source of symptoms behind.
Can capsulectomy be combined with fat transfer in Austin?
Yes. Explant with fat transfer removes the implant and capsule while restoring natural volume using the patient's own tissue in a single stage. This is available for Austin-area patients who want volume restoration without another implant.
Which communities around Austin does the practice serve?
The practice serves Austin, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, San Marcos, New Braunfels, and the wider Central Texas region.
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