Dr. Robert Whitfield is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in Breast Implant Illness and explant surgery. He is known as the “Breast Implant Illness Expert,”due to his exceptional explant skills and his holistic and scientific approach to care at his BII Healing Center in Austin, Tx. He has completed over 5000 breast procedures since 2004 including over 1,500 breast implant removals. He is sought out by women from around the world, looking to remove their implants, address root cause inflammatory symptoms and restore a more natural-looking appearance to their breasts via fat transfer. Born and bred in Las Vegas, he received his medical degree from the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine followed by six years of surgical training, as well as his plastic surgery residency at Indiana University Medical Center. He returned to Nevada for a microsurgery fellowship before settling down to practice and teach at the Medical College of Wisconsin for seven years. In 2012, Dr. Whitfield came to Austin where he has become renowned for his breast surgery expertise and functional medicine based approach to healing, intentional aging and longevity.
On Feb15 2024 I had my explant surgery in Austin with Dr. Whitfield. I had to wait for this appointment for 6 months because Dr. Whitfield has so many patients. I was excited to get the implants out, I had severe BII Symptoms, like: - Hair loss - Insomnia - joint pain, couldnt make a fist without pain - neck and shoulder pain - brittle nails and hair - problems with vision - memory problems -...
Being a first-time mom of a 5-month-old is a hard enough job in itself, but add a laundry list of BII symptoms and it becomes a complete game changer. One symptom, in particular, was the number one issue for me, which was severe inflammation inside of my L5 vertebrae. To even get this diagnosis took me months of visiting different doctors (from orthopedic doctors to an oncologist), several...
I am beyond happy with everything about my explant surgery....before, during and where I am at now in the healing process. Dr. Rob and his entire team are off the charts with professionalism, knowledge, kindness and caring! I had the absolute best experience from the moment I found his Patient Advocate Candice, online, to where I am at now and everything in between. They don't miss anything!...
After suffering from breast implant illness I finally decided to see a surgeon regarding my ongoing issues that were extremely debilitating. After my consultation with Dr. Whitfield I finally had hope that I could actually get better. He guided me and treated me before I even paid or decided to go with him and even called me the next day to see how I was feeling. I was shocked! A doctor who...
After extensive research of plastic surgeons in Austin and surrounding areas, I chose Dr. Whitfield. There are many surgeons who are performing Explant surgeries, but I chose Dr Whitfield and his team because he believes in the effects of the toxins and inflammation caused by breast implants. He and his team demonstrate excellence in their commitment to providing high quality care from start...
A: If you want increased upper pole fullness and an improvement in the torso at the same time performing a lift that shift the breast tissue and fold higher allows you to use a smaller implant and have improved aesthetics.
A: There is a range of 1-4 cms. Normally taking up to 4cm around the circle creates flattening. The skin excess can be addressed well with this technique.
A: I use RSN with each Fractora and Morpheus8 microneedling treatment. Since I perform Accutite, Facetite, Bodytite and EmbraceRF I am using the products more frequently in these cases as will. It reduces any redness in just a few days.
A: I explain it as I would if I were protecting an organ transplant. The Hair Follicle Unites are extracted in a contained system and protect from heat and the air which would dry them out. The SmartGraft technology improves FUE survival this way. That is why I use SmartGraft to provide the best option for my clients.
A: Using SmartGraft the donor site has 1mm areas where the hair follicle was removed. These heal within 1 week.