Where is Dr. Whitfield's office?
Austin, TX — 2530 Walsh Tarlton Lane, Suite 100 — centrally located for patients traveling from anywhere in Texas.
Serving All of Texas
Capsulectomy in Texas
Women across Texas seeking complete breast implant removal, including the capsule where bacterial biofilm can reside, travel to Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD, in Austin for en bloc and total capsulectomy.
Texas-Wide Access
A Central Location for the Whole State
Austin's central position makes it accessible from anywhere in Texas. San Antonio is about 90 minutes by car. Houston and Dallas patients fly in. The practice coordinates scheduling for out-of-town Texas patients.
Dr. Whitfield is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 2,000 capsulectomy procedures and the author of the largest PCR-tested capsule study in medical literature (PMID 39338504). His research identified bacterial contamination in 29 percent of 694 capsule specimens.
Capsulectomy Types
En Bloc vs. Total Capsulectomy
Both procedures remove the complete capsule. En bloc removes the implant and capsule as one sealed unit. Total capsulectomy removes the entire capsule but may do so in pieces.
Dr. Whitfield performs both and selects based on capsule thickness, implant status, and whether BIA-ALCL is suspected.
Texas Patient Education
Capsulectomy in Texas — FAQ
How does travel work for out-of-town Texas patients?
The team coordinates scheduling to consolidate consultation, surgery, and early follow-up. Telehealth follow-up is available once the patient returns home. Most out-of-town Texas patients start with a virtual consultation.
Can I do a virtual consultation first?
Yes. Most out-of-town Texas patients begin with a virtual consultation to review implant history and surgical options.
Do you perform en bloc capsulectomy?
Yes. Dr. Whitfield performs en bloc capsulectomy when clinically indicated, and total capsulectomy on every case. The approach is selected based on capsule thickness, implant status, and whether BIA-ALCL is suspected.
Your Next Step
You Deserve a Surgeon Who Prepares You, Not Just Operates on You.
Dr. Robert Whitfield has guided thousands of patients through surgical decisions with clarity, data, and a personalized plan. Your consultation is where that plan begins.
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