Breast Surgery
Partner with VHC Health's breast surgery team in Arlington and the DC metro area. Our surgeons have in-depth training and experience in many procedures to treat your specific needs. We take time to listen, answer your questions, and help you feel calm and supported. Trust us for the best care possible, from your first visit to your recovery at home.
Procedures We Offer
Count on our team to focus on your safety, comfort, and well-being. We offer:
- Breast reduction – Makes the breasts smaller by removing excess fat, skin, and tissue to reduce pain and make you more comfortable
- Breast biopsy – Takes a small sample of tissue to check for cancer cells in a lab
- Lumpectomy, (breast conservation surgery) – Removes cancer while saving as much healthy tissue as possible
- Mastectomy – Removes the whole breast and sometimes the areola, nipple, and nearby lymph nodes or muscles
- Oncoplastic surgery – Takes out a tumor and rebuilds or reshapes the breast in just one surgery for a better outcome
- Breast reconstruction – Restores the look of the breasts with implants after a mastectomy
Treatment Schedule
Depending on your preferences and health needs, you may have:
- One or more procedures during the same visit
- One surgery with plans to have a follow-up procedure later
Talk to your care team about your options and goals. We'll explain each step in simple terms, so you feel confident and informed.
Advanced Biopsy Techniques
You benefit from the latest technology during a biopsy. You may have:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided biopsy – Uses MRI technology to show breast tissue and guide your radiologist to the right place to take a sample of cells
- Sentinel node biopsy – Checks if cancer has spread from the breast to the lymph system
- Stereotactic biopsy – Takes a sample of breast tissue using a mammography machine for guidance
- Ultrasound-guided biopsy – Uses sound waves to find a breast lump so a doctor can take a sample of cells
Less Invasive Options
Your surgeon uses the least invasive techniques, precise tools and advanced technology. You'll have smaller incisions, so you recover faster and have a lower risk of problems like infection. You may be able to go home the same day, depending on your procedure.
Hear From a Surgeon
Watch this video to hear Tracy White, a breast cancer patient, share her experience alongside breast surgeon Molly Sebastian, MD.
ABC7 News Report
What to Expect
Ask your care team how to prepare for surgery. You may need to stop certain medicines, avoid eating or drinking before treatment, and plan for a ride home.
When you arrive at the surgery center, a nurse takes you to a private room. You change into a gown and answer questions about your medical history. Then, your support person can join you.
After surgery, we'll review the recovery plan with you. You'll learn how to care for your incision, what activities to avoid, and when you can return to daily activities. We'll tell you which symptoms are normal and which ones mean you should call us right away. Follow-up visits help us check your healing and support your next steps.
Learn more about what to expect the day of your surgery at VHC Health.
