Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon — Austin, TX
Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Specializing in explant surgery, fat transfer breast augmentation, and the SHARP Method recovery protocol. Serving patients nationally from Austin, Texas.
Credentials & Qualifications
Explant Procedures
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Peer-Reviewed Publications
Surgical Services
Dr. Whitfield's practice focuses on breast implant removal, natural breast augmentation with fat transfer, and comprehensive recovery protocols. Every procedure is supported by the SHARP Method — a three-phase system designed to optimize outcomes.
Published Research
Dr. Whitfield has published the largest PCR-tested explant capsule series in the world — 694 consecutive capsule specimens analyzed, revealing that 29% contained bacterial contamination undetectable by standard culture methods. This peer-reviewed research, published in Microorganisms (2024), provides the scientific foundation for his approach to breast implant illness treatment.
With 15 peer-reviewed publications spanning breast implant biofilm research, reconstructive microsurgery, and clinical outcomes, Dr. Whitfield brings an academic rigor to private practice that is rare in plastic surgery.
Located in Austin, Texas
Dr. Whitfield's practice is located in the Westlake area of Austin, near the intersection of 360 and Walsh Tarlton. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is approximately 20 minutes away. The practice serves patients from across Texas and nationally, with virtual consultations available for initial evaluation.
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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