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
En Bloc Capsulectomy in Texas
Women across Texas seeking the most complete form of breast implant removal — implant and capsule removed together as one sealed unit — travel to Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD, in Austin.
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 typically fly in. The practice coordinates scheduling for out-of-town Texas patients.
Dr. Whitfield is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 1,000 en bloc and total 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.
Indications
When En Bloc Is Indicated
Absolute indications include suspected BIA-ALCL, confirmed silicone rupture, suspected intracapsular rupture, or a mass within the capsule. Strong indications include breast implant illness, Grade III–IV capsular contracture, and silicone gel bleed.
Dr. Whitfield selects en bloc or total capsulectomy based on capsule thickness, implant status, and clinical findings.
Texas Patient Education
En Bloc 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 before planning surgery.
How is en bloc capsulectomy different from total capsulectomy?
En bloc 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. Dr. Whitfield selects the approach 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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