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Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Austin, Texas

Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Austin, Texas
NPI: 1891747341· License: P1836 (TX) verify
Industry payments (2024): $17 across 1 payment (what this means)
4.9(112 ratings)

Consultation $575 · waived with procedure

In Dr. Robert Whitfield's own words

How Dr. Robert Whitfield describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • So you can be technically great, you can harvest and process and place, but if you haven't really prepared the patients, I think that's where some serious improvements can be made overall
  • Dr. Robert Whitfield's practice offers a holistic mommy makeover as an alternative to a traditional mommy makeover for patients concerned about scarring and downtime.
  • Dr. Robert Whitfield explains to patients why the misconception that all fat will go away is not the reality.

Specialization

  • I'm usually taking patients who've gone to see a lot of different doctors either for problems with implant related issues or chronic inflammation issues
  • Dr. Robert Whitfield's practice commonly sees patients who have been told they are too thin for certain procedures.
  • Specializes in or focuses on Breast Implant Illness (BII).

Training & credentials

  • Dr. Robert Whitfield performed fat transfers for cancer patients approximately 100 times a year.

Results

  • Dr. Robert Whitfield's techniques are designed to give patients the best opportunity to keep as much fat as possible.

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About

Dr. Robert Whitfield is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Austin, Texas. He specializes in plastic surgery, focusing on breast implant illness (BII), explant surgery, breast reconstruction, lifts, fat transfers, and revisions. He also provides non-surgical aesthetic treatments like Dysport and Evolve. Dr. Whitfield focuses on supporting women and emphasizes the importance of careful research in understanding complicated symptoms, particularly concerning BII. He stresses that continued human research and careful clinical interpretation are necessary for patients and providers to make informed decisions. He clarifies that scientific findings, such as those on oxylipins and 10-HOME, are important for understanding possible biological pathways but do not establish a universal cause or a validated diagnostic biomarker for every patient's symptoms. For fat transfer, Dr. Whitfield conducts a comprehensive, individualized evaluation, considering factors beyond BMI, including donor fat distribution, tissue quality, and patient goals, recognizing that both technique and individual biology influence varied outcomes. He notes that a single fat transfer can yield meaningful results, but no specific outcome or retention percentage can be promised.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Robert Whitfield, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Breast Implant Removal

$19,612

Above typicalTypical in Austin: $3,000–$7,750 (median $4,000, 7 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Robert Whitfield

Sourced directly from Dr. Robert Whitfield's social posts and replies.

What is Dr. Whitfield's perspective on 10-HOME and its role in Breast Implant Illness (BII) diagnosis?
Dr. Whitfield emphasizes that while research on 10-HOME (an oxylipin or oxygenated lipid molecule) is scientifically important and provides a possible biologic pathway worth studying, it is not a validated diagnostic biomarker for BII. Findings from studies, including those showing higher levels in symptomatic implant tissue, do not establish 10-HOME as a routine clinical diagnostic test, nor do they prove that every symptom comes from one molecule or that 10-HOME alone causes all symptoms. Finding 10-HOME in a person does not automatically mean they have BII. More longitudinal and clinical validation work is needed, and good science requires separating association from diagnosis and a possible mechanism from proven causation.
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Is the information provided by Dr. Whitfield considered medical advice?
No, the information provided by Dr. Whitfield is for educational purposes only. Individuals should always review their personal medical concerns with their own healthcare provider for personalized advice.
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What factors determine candidacy for fat transfer, especially for lean patients?
Dr. Whitfield emphasizes that Body Mass Index (BMI) alone is not sufficient to determine fat transfer candidacy. A comprehensive evaluation considers donor fat distribution, tissue quality, health history, anatomy, surgical timing, and realistic goals. Being lean does not automatically preclude a patient, as usable fat may still be available from areas like the thighs, abdomen, flanks, or back, though harvest volumes might be smaller. If told you're too thin, a complete evaluation is the next step. Candidacy and outcomes are highly individualized, and not every patient will be a candidate.
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What does Dr. Whitfield consider important for successful fat transfer outcomes?
Dr. Whitfield views fat transfer as a complex procedure, not just moving fat. Success depends on thorough patient preparation, careful fat harvest, precise processing and placement, and diligent recovery. Both surgical technique and individual patient biology are crucial. While a single procedure can yield meaningful results, retention and overall outcomes vary, and it's not possible to promise a specific outcome or fat retention percentage.
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Patient Experience

Dr. Robert Whitfield Review Summary

4.85
Dr. Whitfield has an outstanding average rating of 4.85, combining his overall rating and Google reviews. Patients rave about his natural-looking results, his skill in explant surgery, and the positive impact his work has had on their overall health and well-being.

Ratings from Other Platforms

Google Reviews

4.9 out of 5

Based on 112 reviews

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Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Austin, Texas

Aloe Skin and Body by Dr.

2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Suite 100, Austin, Texas

(877) 785-2832

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Consultation $575 · waived with booked procedure

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$17

Payments

1

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Robert Whitfield received $17 across 1 payment in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (877) 785-2832

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Location & Contact Information

Aloe Skin and Body by Dr.

2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Suite 100

Austin, Texas 78746

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Office Information

Phone: (877) 785-2832

Where does Dr. Robert Whitfield practice?

Doctor's Office

Aloe Skin and Body by Dr. (Primary)

2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78746

(74 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

The American Board Of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Robert Whitfield online?
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Does Dr. Robert Whitfield offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. Robert Whitfield?
Patients consistently praise Dr. Whitfield's surgical skills, particularly regarding natural-looking results and explant procedures. They highlight his positive impact on their overall health and express high satisfaction with their recovery process. Many appreciate his expertise with Dysport and Evolve treatments, noting significant improvements. Overall, patients highly recommend Dr. Whitfield and his team.
What areas of care does Dr. Robert Whitfield cater to?
Dr. Whitfield specializes in plastic surgery with a focus on breast implant illness, explant surgery, breast reconstruction, lifts, fat transfers, revisions, and non-surgical aesthetic treatments like Dysport and Evolve. Emphasizes the need for continued human research and careful clinical interpretation in Breast Implant Illness (BII) to help patients and providers make better-informed decisions. Believes symptoms can be complicated, underscoring the importance of careful research.