Robert Clark Caridi, MD FACS

Westlake Plastic Surgery in Austin, Texas is led by Robert Caridi, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 35 years of experience dedicated exclusively to aesthetic surgery. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Caridi has established a national reputation for consistent, high-quality results grounded in surgical precision and sound judgment. Dr. Caridi’s practice reflects a focused commitment to areas of deep expertise, including rhinoplasty, advanced breast surgery, and gynecomastia treatment. His work is defined by a methodical, experience-driven approach that prioritizes structural integrity, balance, and long-term outcome reliability. Patients seek his care from across the United States, particularly for complex and revision cases where experience and technical consistency are critical. Over the course of his career, Dr. Caridi has developed and refined surgical techniques that have influenced modern aesthetic practice. These include comprehensive gynecomastia treatment based on complete glandular removal, as well as advanced breast procedures such as combined reduction and augmentation strategies designed to reshape and restore youthful breast form. His contributions in these areas, along with a high-volume clinical practice, have positioned him as a recognized authority within his field. Surgery is performed in a fully accredited, private in-office operating facility located in Austin’s Westlake Hills. The facility is designed to provide the highest standards of safety, discretion, and patient comfort, with anesthesia administered by a full-time, board-certified anesthesiologist to ensure a controlled and consistent perioperative environment. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Caridi is an established educator and communicator in aesthetic surgery. His widely viewed digital content, including a YouTube platform with over 100 million views, has helped inform patients worldwide about cosmetic procedures, surgical decision-making, and expected outcomes. Westlake Plastic Surgery is built on a clear and disciplined surgical philosophy: safe surgery, reliable and consistent results, and a commitment to procedures with a well-established and proven track record. Dr. Caridi does not follow trends or offer procedures driven by novelty. Instead, he focuses on time-tested techniques that deliver outcomes patients can depend on. Every patient is approached with honest evaluation, sound judgment, and meticulous execution—within a warm, private, and professional environment.

Breast Disorders / Procedures

• breast asymmetry
• breast augmentation
• male breast reduction

Cosmetic Disorders / Procedures

• blepharoplasty
• blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery)
• chemical peel
• deformities of the external ear
• face lift (open surgery or minimally invasive)
• facial plastic surgery
• forehead/brow lift
• liposuction
• nose surgery
• under arm tuck

Abdomen Disorders / Procedures

• abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)

Head and Neck Disorders / Procedures

• ear surgery
• eyelid reconstruction
• facial plastic surgery
• head and neck surgery
• nose surgery
• otoplasty

Hand and Upper Extremity

• under arm tuck

Eye Procedures

• blepharoplasty
• eye surgery

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