Doctor Robert Whitfield, MD Plastic Surgeon Austin, Texas 78746

Name: Robert Whitfield, MD
Last name: Whitfield
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2005
Years experience: 18
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://breastimplantillnessexpert.com/
Business: Robert Whitfield, MD, FACS
Address: 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln.
Address suite: Ste. 100
Phone: (512) 842-6417
International phone number: +15128426417
City: Austin
State: Texas
Zip Code: 78746
Country: US
Statement: 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.

Consulting Fees: 575$
Consultation note: In Person or Virtual Consultation goes toward booked procedure- $575.00 or 15 minute discovery call with Breast Implant Illness Patient Advocate is complimentary
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers:

Offer #1: Virtual Consults available
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: Many patients travel to and from Austin. To simplify the consultation process we can perform a virtual consultation for you.

Clinical Privileges:

Seton Medical Center
Akesis Surgery Center
Westlake Hills Surgery Center
Westlake Hospital

Education:

Undergraduate: BS, University of Nevada, 1992
Medical: MD , University of Nevada School of Medicine, 1996

Postdoc Training:

Residencies:
General Surgery, Indiana University, 2002
Plastic Surgery, Indiana University, 2004
Fellowship: Microsurgery, University of Nevada School of Medicine, 2005

Member of:

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

GPS coordinates on map: 30.2595888,-97.8109573

Robert Whitfield, MD

Primary location:

Location name: Austin
State: TX
Country: US
Map point: 30.2687,-97.74520111

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/113617123632082008084

Treatments:

AccuTite
Alastin Skincare
Areola Reduction Surgery
Body Lift
Body-Jet Liposuction
BodyTite
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
Breast Augmentation
Breast Fat Transfer
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Butt Lift
Capsular Contracture Treatment
Chin Liposuction
Daxxify
Dermal Fillers
Ellacor
Evolve
Exo-Xom
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facelift Revision
FaceTite
Facial
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Forehead Reduction
Forma
Fractora RF
Hair Loss Treatment
HydraFacial
IPL
Laser Hair Removal
LED Light Therapy
Lip Fillers
Lip Lift
Lip Surgery
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Liquid Facelift
Lower Facelift
Lumecca
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Microneedling
Microneedling RF
Mini Facelift
MiraDry
Mommy Makeover
Morpheus8
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Neck Lift
Ozempic for Weight Loss
Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
RHA Collection Fillers
RHA Redensity
Rhinoplasty
SAFELipo
Scar Removal
Skin Lightening
Skin Rejuvenation
Skin Tightening
SkinMedica
SkinPen
Sofwave
Subcision
Thigh Lift
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Vaser Liposuction
Votiva

RealSelf Info

Awards:

Awards:
Texas Super Doctors List, 2017
Best Doctors in America, 2007 – 2014, 2017
One of the Top Doctors in Austin, Austin Monthly Magazine, 2013 – 2014
One of the 100 Top Influencers in Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine, RealSelf

Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 41777
Answer count: 4310
Review count: 72
1 star count: 1
2 star count: 1
5 star count: 68
Total star count: 70
Star rating: 4.6170346987971
Photo count last three months: 10
Photo and answer count last three months: 10
Lead count last three months: 20
Anonymous votes: 8
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Mar 17, 2010
Profile modified: Oct 17, 2023
Profile photo modified: Oct 17, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jan 10, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Austin, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 30.2687,-97.74520111
Round Rock, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 30.5174,-97.63040161

Latest ratings of treatments

Breast Implant Removal (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implant Removal (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift with Implants (Aug 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Evolve (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Removal (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implant Removal (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Removal (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Removal (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Fat Transfer (Feb 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Removal (Jan 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap (Dec 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Mastectomy (May 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Reconstruction Revision (Oct 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap (Aug 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Reconstruction (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Reconstruction (Feb 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Removal (May 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Reconstruction (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap (Aug 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Reconstruction (Mar 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Reconstruction (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Removal (Mar 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reconstruction (Sep 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
BodyTite (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Removal (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implant Removal (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implant Removal (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Removal (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Breast Implant Removal Prices

$10400 – Dec 9, 2021
$14000 – Apr 20, 2023
$14000 – Apr 20, 2023
$14000 – Apr 20, 2023
$7595 – Jan 31, 2018 – Austin, TX
$3300 – May 21, 2015 – Austin, TX
$10400 – Dec 9, 2021
$10400 – Dec 9, 2021
$10049 – Jan 21, 2022
$10049 – Jan 21, 2022
$10049 – Jan 21, 2022
$10300 – Feb 14, 2019
$10300 – Feb 14, 2019
$10300 – Feb 14, 2019
$10300 – Feb 14, 2019
$7595 – Jan 31, 2018 – Austin, TX

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

$8400 – Jul 20, 2015 – Austin, TX
$8400 – Jul 20, 2015 – Austin, TX
$8400 – Jul 20, 2015 – Austin, TX

Other Prices

$7595 – Jan 31, 2018 – Austin, TX

Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap Prices

$7000 – Dec 29, 2015 – Austin, TX
$7000 – Dec 29, 2015 – Austin, TX
$7000 – Dec 29, 2015 – Austin, TX
$7000 – Dec 29, 2015 – Austin, TX

Breast Reconstruction Revision Prices

$10001 – Oct 21, 2016 – Breast and Body in Austin Texas
$10000 – Oct 21, 2016 – Breast and Body in Austin Texas

Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap Prices

$42000 – Aug 17, 2012 – Austin, TX
$10000 – Jul 2022 – Austin, TX
$48000 – Feb 6, 2014 – Austin, TX
$30000 – Nov 19, 2013 – Austin, TX
$140000 – Jul 22, 2014 – Austin, TX
$42000 – May 27, 2014 – Austin, TX

Breast Reconstruction Prices

$1 – Jul 2022 – Austin, TX
$5000 – Mar 3, 2014 – Austin, TX
$7000 – Jul 2022 – Austin, TX
$140000 – Jul 22, 2014 – Austin, TX
$10000 – Oct 2017 – Austin, TX
$10000 – May 2017 – Austin, TX
$84515 – Jul 23, 2014 – Austin, TX
$25000 – Jun 8, 2016 – Austin, TX
$25000 – Jun 8, 2016 – Austin, TX
$25000 – Jun 8, 2016 – Austin, TX
$49000 – Jan 15, 2016 – Austin, TX
$50000 – Jan 15, 2016 – Austin, TX
$50000 – Jan 15, 2016 – Austin, TX
$140000 – Jul 22, 2014 – Austin, TX
$30000 – Nov 19, 2013 – Austin, TX
$10000 – Oct 2014 – Austin, TX
$84515 – Jul 23, 2014 – Austin, TX
$84515 – Jul 23, 2014 – Austin, TX
$1 – Aug 2014 – Austin, TX
$1 – Aug 2014 – Austin, TX
$48000 – Feb 6, 2014 – Austin, TX
$48000 – Feb 6, 2014 – Austin, TX
$48000 – Feb 6, 2014 – Austin, TX
$42000 – Aug 17, 2012 – Austin, TX
$42000 – Aug 17, 2012 – Austin, TX
$30000 – Nov 19, 2013 – Austin, TX
$140000 – Jul 22, 2014 – Austin, TX
$140000 – Jul 22, 2014 – Austin, TX
$42000 – May 27, 2014 – Austin, TX
$42000 – May 27, 2014 – Austin, TX
$42000 – May 27, 2014 – Breast and Body Center of Austin, TX
$10000 – May 2014 – Austin, TX
$10000 – May 2014 – Austin, TX
$7000 – Apr 2014 – Austin, TX

Brazilian Butt Lift Prices

$9600 – May 29, 2020

Facial Reconstructive Surgery Prices

$25000 – Jun 8, 2016 – Austin, TX
$25000 – Jun 8, 2016 – Austin, TX

Cellfina Prices

$3000 – Apr 1, 2016 – Austin, TX
$3000 – Apr 1, 2016 – Austin, TX
$3000 – Apr 1, 2016 – Austin, TX
$3000 – Apr 1, 2016 – Austin, TX
$3000 – Apr 1, 2016 – Austin, TX
$3000 – Apr 1, 2016 – Austin, TX
$3000 – Apr 1, 2016 – Austin, TX

PicoSure Prices

$500000 – Sep 2018
$500000 – Sep 2018
$500000 – Oct 5, 2018

miraDry Prices

$1700 – Jun 19, 2018 – Austin
$1700 – Jun 19, 2018 – Austin

Tummy Tuck Prices

$12000 – Feb 3, 2015 – Austin, TX
$12000 – Feb 3, 2015 – Austin, TX
$5000 – Dec 2, 2013 – Austin, TX
$5000 – Dec 2, 2013 – Austin, TX

Breast Augmentation Prices

$5842 – Mar 5, 2014 – Austin, TX

Other Prices

$25000 – Jun 8, 2016 – Austin, TX
$84515 – Jul 23, 2014 – Austin, TX
$1 – Aug 2014 – Austin, TX
$48000 – Feb 6, 2014 – Austin, TX
$5842 – Mar 5, 2014 – Austin, TX

Practice Locations

Name & Website

Aloe Skin and Body by Dr. Robert Whitfield, https://drrobertwhitfield.com/?utm_source=realself.com&utm_medium=referral

Address

2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln.Ste. 100, Austin, Texas, US, 78746 (GPS coordinates: 30.259115,-97.8110117)

Phone

(877) 785-2832

Working Hours

Created / Modified

Dec 2, 2019 / Mar 17, 2022

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Treatments

Virtual Consults available
Sep 4, 2018 /
May 17, 2033

Many patients travel to and from Austin. To simplify the consultation process we can perform a virtual consultation for you.

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$1000 off Mommy Makeover
May 1, 2017 /
May 31, 2017

All patients who I see obtain free 3D imaging to see their potential results.

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Doctor's answers

Question

Answer Header & Date

Answer Snippet

Is a 450CC implant too big for my body? Also concerned about additional stretch marks

Breast enhancement
Jun 17, 2020

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.

How many millimeters or centimeters can the areola be reduced in size with a donut lift?

Areola reduction with a donut lift or periareolar mastopexy
Mar 29, 2020

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.

Does Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar help reduce post-procedure downtime?

Alastin reduces redness after procedures
Dec 1, 2019

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.

How is SmartGraft different from regular FUE?

SmartGraft is natural and permanent
Feb 21, 2019

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.

Do I need a breast lift? If so, would the periareolar lift be just fine?

Breast lift
Nov 17, 2018

I use periareolar lifts to manage skin excess. The skin can be tightened removed and tighten around the strips to give a more aesthetically balanced appearance.

Follow-up: Is miraDry helpful for hyperhidrosis?

miraDry
Sep 30, 2018

MraDry used at level 5 if very effective in treating axillary hyperhidrosis. I would not treat with Botox do to the short duration and costs associated with Botox.

How long does it take for donor area to blend in with the rest of the hair?

SmartGraft FUE transplant
Sep 30, 2018

Using SmartGraft the donor site has 1mm areas where the hair follicle was removed. These heal within 1 week.

How to prevent capsular contract after third redo for CC following prophylactic mastectomy?

Breast ReconstructionRevision
Sep 29, 2018

I would convert your reconstruction to an autologous reconstruction with a DIEP flap if possible. this will remove the capsule and implant.

Is it possible to chose your breast size after implant removal?

Breast Implant Removal
Sep 29, 2018

Of course I cannot be sure without an in person consult but you a appear to have quite a bit of breast tissue so being a B may require additional breast surgery.

Help! Lift or implants first?

Breast lift and augmentation
Aug 31, 2018

You can stage them. I did a breast lift and augmentation and revision tummy tuck yesterday. For that patient who desire upper pole fullness the breast fold was elevated along with the breast. This give the breast lift and augmentation combined with the tummy tuck the appearance of a longer torso and more desirable result to many of my clients.

40 days post op FUE hair transplant, scalp is dry and have dandruff. Can I use conditioner? (photo

FUE Hair Transplant
Aug 31, 2018

You can use normal shampoo and conditioner at this point. I would not have any issues with that if you were my client.

Slightly raised temp one week after FaceTite. Concerned and anxious.

FaceTite
Aug 31, 2018

Inflammation from a procedure can lead to an increase in temp. If the area is still swollen of tender then use of anti-inflammatories, ice and lymphatic massage can elp.

Would arm lipo and BodyTite give me a smaller looking arm?

BodyTite
Aug 31, 2018

I perform minimally invasive arm lifts using these techniques. You are a candidate for the procedure. I would use that method for you.

Is there non surgery treatment for modest sagging skin

Skin tightening
Aug 31, 2018

There are several ways using radiofrequency. For larger areas like the abdomen we use Forma plus. There is a smaller forma treatment device for the face as well.

Just had Fractora RF and am scared to look at myself, is it normal to look like this after? (Photo

Fractora RF
Aug 31, 2018

That seems like you had some additional. We use Alastin products to help reduce redness and swelling.