Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Austin, TX
Dr. Robert Whitfield is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Austin, Texas, specializing in breast implant removal, en bloc capsulectomy, and fat transfer breast augmentation. He has performed over 2,000 explant procedures, published the largest PCR-tested capsule analysis in medical literature, and testified before the FDA on breast implant safety.
Explant Procedures
PCR-Tested Capsules
States Served
Countries
Published Research. FDA Testimony. Real Results.
Published PCR Research
Author of the largest molecular analysis of breast implant capsule contamination — 694 specimens, 103 bacterial species identified. This research changed how surgeons understand capsule biology.
FDA Advisory Panel Witness
Testified before the FDA General and Plastic Surgery Devices Advisory Committee on breast implant safety, presenting evidence on biofilm contamination and systemic illness.
Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained
American Board of Plastic Surgery certified. Fellowship-trained in microsurgery. Former Chief of Plastic Surgery at two Texas medical centers.
The SHARP Method
Developer of the SHARP Method — a structured, three-phase recovery protocol combining functional medicine, genomic testing, and targeted supplementation.
Austin, TX Practice
Located in Austin, Texas, serving patients from all 50 states and 15+ countries. Virtual consultations available for out-of-town patients.
Personalized Care
Every patient receives a comprehensive evaluation including lab work, imaging review, and a detailed surgical plan tailored to their anatomy and health goals.
Procedures Offered in Austin
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Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD, FACS
2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78746
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