Dr. Robert Whitfield's Surgical Preparation and Recovery Protocol
The Most Advanced Surgical Recovery Protocol in the Country
Dr. Robert Whitfield has invested over $2 million in cutting-edge recovery technology to give his surgical patients the fastest, safest, and most complete recovery possible.
Whether you're having explant surgery, fat transfer breast augmentation, or cosmetic surgery, your body needs MORE than just skilled surgical technique. It needs comprehensive preparation, cellular-level support, and advanced recovery protocols.
That's why Dr. Rob created the SHARP Method + Austin Recovery Stack.
The Complete Patient Journey
PHASE 1: Pre-Surgery Optimization (4-6 Weeks Before Surgery).
This is longer based on the patient journey. The Strategic Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program changes everything.
Most surgeons don't prepare your BODY for surgery. Dr. Rob does.
The SHARP Method addresses:
- S - Support detox pathways (liver, kidneys, lymphatic system)
- H - Heal the gut and optimize microbiome (70% of immune function)
- A - Address inflammation at the cellular level
- R - Restore hormonal and metabolic function
- P - Prepare with targeted nutrition and supplementation
Pre-operative testing includes:
- Genetic testing (identify detox pathway weaknesses)
- Toxicity burden testing (mold, heavy metals, environmental toxins)
- Gut health testing (microbiome analysis, SIBO, parasites)
- Food sensitivity testing (eliminate inflammatory triggers)
- Hormonal balance testing (cortisol, thyroid, sex hormones)
If we find issues (like mold toxicity), we address them BEFORE surgery.
Why? Because high inflammation, poor detox capacity, and compromised immune function lead to:
- ❌ Slower wound healing
- ❌ Increased swelling and bruising
- ❌ Higher infection risk
- ❌ Prolonged recovery
- ❌ Suboptimal aesthetic results
Dr. Rob's patients are optimized BEFORE they ever enter the operating room.
PHASE 2: Surgery Day (Austin, Texas)
Dr. Whitfield performs:
- Explant surgery (breast implant removal with en bloc capsulectomy)
- Explant + lift surgery (remove implants, restore breast shape)
- Fat transfer breast augmentation (natural, long-lasting results)
- Explant + fat transfer (remove implants, restore volume naturally)
- Cosmetic fat transfer (face, body contouring)
Every surgery is performed with meticulous attention to:
- Complete capsule removal (biofilm elimination)
- Tissue preservation and blood supply
- Minimal trauma and inflammation
- Aesthetic outcomes that last
PHASE 3: The Austin Recovery Stack (Week-Long Program)
This is where Dr. Rob's clinic is unlike ANY other plastic surgery practice in the country.
After surgery, patients stay in Austin for ONE WEEK and receive daily treatments with Dr. Rob's $2M+ recovery technology stack.
🔬 The Human Regenerator (Germany)
One of only THREE devices in the United States.
This German-engineered device resets electron transport at the mitochondrial level, helping your body:
- Shift into parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) mode
- Restore cellular energy production (ATP)
- Reduce systemic inflammation
- Accelerate healing at the cellular level
Why this matters after surgery: Your body can't heal in fight-or-flight mode. The Human Regenerator helps reset your nervous system so healing can happen.
💧 Flowpresso Lymphatic Massage (New Zealand)
Advanced lymphatic drainage technology from New Zealand.
After surgery, your lymphatic system is overloaded with cellular debris, inflammation, and fluid. Flowpresso uses compression therapy to:
- Enhance lymphatic drainage
- Reduce post-surgical swelling dramatically
- Eliminate metabolic waste
- Improve circulation and tissue oxygenation
- Support detoxification pathways
The Flowpresso experience: Patients lie comfortably while wearing a full-body compression suit that delivers rhythmic, wave-like pressure. It's deeply relaxing and incredibly effective.
During Flowpresso treatment, patients simultaneously receive:
⚡ NanoVi Cellular Therapy
Structured water vapor technology for cellular repair.
NanoVi uses a specific wavelength of light to create structured water vapor that improves:
- Protein folding (critical for cellular function)
- DNA repair mechanisms
- Cellular communication
- Wound healing and tissue regeneration
Think of it as: Giving your cells the exact signal they need to repair and regenerate more efficiently.
🎧 Sound Therapy
Binaural beats and frequency therapy for nervous system regulation.
While receiving Flowpresso and NanoVi, patients wear headphones delivering:
- Binaural beats (specific frequencies that entrain brainwaves)
- Solfeggio frequencies (healing frequencies used for centuries)
- Guided relaxation and meditation
Benefits:
- Activates parasympathetic nervous system
- Reduces stress hormones (cortisol)
- Supports deep relaxation and healing
- Improves sleep quality
The combined effect: Flowpresso + NanoVi + Sound Therapy creates a deeply restorative experience that accelerates recovery.
🫧 Vertical Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber (1.4 Atmospheres)
Oxygen is the foundation of healing.
After Flowpresso treatment, patients step into Dr. Rob's vertical hyperbaric chamber, which delivers:
- 1.4 atmospheres of pressure (40% more oxygen to tissues)
- Enhanced wound healing (oxygen drives collagen production)
- Reduced infection risk (bacteria thrive in low-oxygen environments)
- Faster recovery (oxygen accelerates all healing processes)
- Reduced inflammation (hyperbaric oxygen is anti-inflammatory)
Why vertical? Unlike traditional horizontal chambers, the vertical design allows patients to stand or sit comfortably, making the experience more accessible and less claustrophobic.
Session duration: 60-90 minutes of pure oxygen therapy.
🔴 6-Foot Joov Red Light Therapy
The final step in the recovery stack.
Dr. Rob's clinic features a 6-foot-tall Joov red light panel - one of the most powerful red light therapy systems available.
Red and near-infrared light therapy delivers:
- Reduced inflammation (cellular-level anti-inflammatory effect)
- Improved mitochondrial function (more ATP = more cellular energy)
- Hormesis (beneficial stress that strengthens cells)
- Increased testosterone (especially important for men and post-menopausal women)
- Enhanced skin healing (collagen production, scar reduction)
- Improved mood and energy (light therapy affects neurotransmitters)
Session duration: 15-20 minutes of full-body red light exposure.
PHASE 4: Post-Recovery Support (Ongoing)
After your week in Austin, you return home with:
- Customized supplement protocol
- Follow-up lab testing (track your recovery progress)
- Access to Dr. Rob's team of functional medicine providers
- Ongoing support and guidance
You're not just a surgical patient. You're part of Dr. Rob's recovery community.
Who Is This For?
Dr. Rob's protocol is designed for patients who want:
- ✅ The fastest, safest recovery possible
- ✅ Comprehensive preparation (not just surgery)
- ✅ Access to cutting-edge recovery technology
- ✅ A team that understands BII, mold toxicity, and complex health issues
- ✅ Long-term health optimization (not just cosmetic results)
This protocol is ideal for:
- Explant surgery (breast implant removal)
- Explant + lift surgery
- Fat transfer breast augmentation
- Explant + fat transfer (remove implants, restore volume naturally)
- Cosmetic fat transfer (face, body contouring)
Why Dr. Rob's Protocol Is Different
Most plastic surgeons focus on surgical technique. Dr. Rob focuses on the WHOLE PATIENT.
- ✅ Pre-surgery optimization (testing, detox, inflammation control)
- ✅ Meticulous surgical technique (25+ years experience, thousands of explants)
- ✅ $2M+ recovery technology stack (only clinic in the country with this protocol)
- ✅ Week-long recovery program in Austin
- ✅ Ongoing functional medicine support
Published researcher on biofilm and breast implant illness. Dr. Rob doesn't just perform surgery - he understands the SCIENCE behind BII, inflammation, and recovery.
Featured expert: Lauryn Bosstick (3.2M views), Danica Patrick (1M+ followers), Dr. Meg Mill, Dave Asprey, and leading health podcasts.
Meet Dr. Rob's Team
Your week-long recovery in Austin is supported by Dr. Rob's team of incredibly passionate providers, including:
- Functional medicine practitioners
- Nurse practitioners specializing in BII and recovery
- Recovery specialists trained on all technology
- Patient coordinators who guide you through every step
This isn't a typical plastic surgery practice. This is a healing center.
Ready to Experience the Most Advanced Surgical Recovery Protocol in the Country?
Step 1: Book a consultation with Dr. Rob
Step 2: Complete pre-surgery testing and optimization (4-6 weeks)
Step 3: Travel to Austin for surgery
Step 4: Experience the week-long recovery stack
Step 5: Return home with ongoing support
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Dr. Robert Whitfield is a board-certified plastic surgeon, published researcher, and author of the SHARP Method. His Austin, Texas clinic offers the most comprehensive surgical recovery protocol in the United States.