You Look Good

Whether plastic surgery is a personal choice or a necessary medical procedure, you can trust Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center plastic surgeons to help you look and feel your best.

We offer most cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive procedures, including:

• Abdominoplasty, also known as a “tummy tuck”
• Body contouring
• Breast reconstruction, reduction and implant revision
• Eyelid surgery
• Facelifts
• Liposuction
• Rhinoplasty
• Skin cancer removal
• Skin lesion removal

Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss

Patients who have lost a significant amount of weight through diet, exercise, medication or bariatric surgery have unique needs. This might include removing excess skin and tissue around the face, neck, belly, arms, thighs and buttocks, as well as breast surgery to eliminate sagging.

• We recommend waiting at least 12 months after bariatric surgery before having plastic surgery. This gives your body time to recover and arrive at a stable, healthy weight.
• If you’ve lost weight through nonsurgical methods, we also recommend being at a stable weight for at least six months
• Keep in mind that not all procedures can be done at once.

Our team provides comprehensive care before, during and after your surgery. We work closely with your primary care physician and other specialists as needed to ensure the best possible outcome.

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Preparing for Plastic Surgery

No matter why you’re having plastic surgery, it’s essential to be in good health. You can do this through:

• Good nutrition and hydration - this is especially important for patients who have lost large amounts of weight
• Exercise
• Not smoking or quitting if you do smoke

You can also prepare for your consultation by thinking about your expectations for surgery. What are you most concerned about? What kind of results are you looking for? This will help your surgeon understand your goals and develop a care plan that meets your needs.

Convenient Location

Penn State Health Medical Group - Noll Drive is 0.2 miles away from Penn State Health Lime Spring Outpatient Center, so you can get lab work and imaging services done close by. We’re only 3.5 miles away from Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, where medical expertise and the latest diagnostic technologies, combined with comfortable amenities, create a welcoming place to heal.

Skilled, Compassionate and Safe Care

If you require an inpatient stay following your surgery, your treatment team will provide skilled and compassionate care for your body, mind and spirit at Lancaster Medical Center.

Because we’re part of Penn State Health, patients have access to the expertise and resources of a university-affiliated health system that includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and Penn State College of Medicine.

About Chance Kaplan, MD

I am a plastic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. I’ve been recognized as one of the Top 3 cosmetic surgeons in Lancaster County by the Lancaster Newspapers’ Readers’ Choice Awards. I began my career as a U.S. Army Medical Service Corps officer. After completing medical school, a residency in general surgery and a fellowship in plastic surgery, I served as chief of plastic surgery at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in Texas. There, and later as an officer in the Army Reserve serving in multiple combat deployments, I provided cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to the men and women in our armed forces. 

Understanding a cosmetic, plastic or surgical procedure fully and how it can help is essential for patients to decide what is right for them. Your initial consultation with me is very important.

We’re ready to see you

When you or someone you care for needs surgery, there’s no time to wait. When you call, we take the time to ensure all your questions are answered and offer prompt appointment scheduling. You'll be able to see one of our surgeons within five business days for urgent matters. From simple outpatient procedures to complex operations, you can trust us to provide comprehensive surgery care.

Surgical Precision. Tiny Incisions.

Patients with common and complex medical issues, including hernia repair and surgeries involving the colon, gallbladder, small bowel and soft tissues, come to our experienced surgeons for care.

We use minimally invasive laparoscopic, robotic-assisted and traditional techniques to perform routine to complex surgical procedures for conditions including:

• Abdominal wall defects, including groin, abdominal, hiatal, paraesophageal and complex or recurrent hernias that require abdominal wall reconstruction.
• Acid reflux/gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Appendicitis
• Anorectal disease
• Benign lesions
• Colorectal disease, colon cancer and diverticulitis/diverticular disease
• Esophagus disorders
• Gallbladder disease, including stones, no stones and functional disorders
• Pilonidal disease
• Skin lesions/removal of cysts
• Small bowel, stomach and gastrointestinal disorders
• Spleen disorders
• Stomach and esophagus lesions/gastrointestinal disorders
• Strictures

Many surgeries can be performed using a robotic-assisted surgical system. Patients benefit from these minimally invasive techniques with:

• Smaller incisions
• Less pain, blood loss and scarring
• Shorter hospital stays
• Faster recovery
• Earlier return to normal daily activities

Our team provides compassionate care before, during and after your surgery. We collaborate with primary care physicians and other specialists to provide the most effective care.

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Convenient Location

Penn State Health Medical Group - Noll Drive is 0.2 miles from Penn State Health Lime Spring Outpatient Center, so you can get lab work and imaging services done nearby. We’re only 3.5 miles away from Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, where medical expertise and the latest diagnostic technologies combined with comfortable amenities create a welcoming place to heal.

Skilled, Compassionate and Safe Care

If you require an inpatient stay following your surgery, your treatment team will provide skilled and compassionate care for your body, mind and spirit at Lancaster Medical Center.

Because we’re part of Penn State Health, patients have access to the expertise and resources of a university-affiliated health system that includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and Penn State College of Medicine.

Are You Struggling to Lose Weight and Keep It Off?

If you’ve struggled with other weight loss methods, change is possible with the right treatment and an experienced team by your side.

The comprehensive weight management team teaches you the skills you need to help take control of your weight and regain your health. Losing weight isn’t just about a number on the scale. It’s about eating well, socializing more and enjoying activities. Our comprehensive weight management program covers everything from education about your surgical options, to safe, minimally invasive procedures and nutrition and mental health counseling - all tailored to your needs. Our practice also includes a plastic surgeon who performs surgical body contouring and an obesity medicine specialist for nonsurgical weight loss.

Surgical Precision. Tiny Incisions.

We use the latest minimally invasive laparoscopic, robotic-assisted and traditional techniques to perform bariatric surgical procedures. Patients benefit from these minimally invasive techniques with:

• Smaller incisions
• Less pain, blood loss and scarring
• Shorter hospital stays
• Faster recovery
• Earlier return to normal daily activities

We are skilled in several laparoscopic procedures, including:

• Sleeve gastrectomy
• Gastric bypass
• Bariatric revision surgery, which corrects or improves prior weight loss surgery

Our team provides compassionate care before, during and after your surgery. We collaborate with primary care physicians and other specialists to provide the most effective care.

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Personalized Education and Support

Obesity is a health condition. Our program provides essential nutritional and mental health counseling to help people explore the complex mix of environmental, behavioral and genetic factors that cause obesity. Success requires a commitment to the program and engaging with our supportive community.

Our comprehensive weight management program begins with an in-person visit with a surgeon to determine if weight loss surgery is right for you. If you are a good candidate, the program includes:

• Diet and exercise resources
• Mental health counseling
• Support groups at Lancaster Medical Center
• Plastic surgery consults if needed

If a nonsurgical approach is best for you, you can meet with the obesity medicine physician on our team. Dr. Daron Kahn provides a comprehensive intake and evaluation of weight history to identify specific targets for intervention. He uses a tailored, multidisciplinary approach for each patient to provide a dietary, social work and, if appropriate, medication therapy treatment plan that includes both oral and injectable options. Weight management is a lifelong process, so continued follow-up is paramount for success. 

When is Bariatric Surgery the Answer?

Bariatric surgery might be right for you if:

• Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher, or you are more than 100 pounds overweight
• You have one or more obesity-related conditions, including high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes, and a BMI of 35 or higher
• Your BMI is 30 to 34.9, and you have not been able to achieve substantial or long-term weight loss or improve obesity-related conditions using nonsurgical methods.*

*Your insurance may not cover surgery at this BMI. Insurance is screened before your first consult to determine coverage.

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Convenient Location

Penn State Health Medical Group - Noll Drive is 0.2 miles from Penn State Health Lime Spring Outpatient Center, so you can get lab work and imaging services done nearby. We’re only 3.5 miles from Lancaster Medical Center, where medical expertise, the latest diagnostic technologies and comfortable amenities create a welcoming place to heal.

Skilled, Compassionate and Safe Care

If you require an inpatient stay following your surgery, your treatment team will provide skilled and compassionate care for your body, mind and spirit at Lancaster Medical Center.

Because we’re part of Penn State Health, patients have access to the expertise and resources of a university-affiliated health system that includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and Penn State College of Medicine.

Learn More About One Woman’s Surgical Weight Loss Journey

Daily living had become difficult for Trina Love.

At her peak weight of just over 300 pounds, performing simple chores was hard, and the 50-year-old Berks County woman experienced frequent pain in her feet and ankles.

Read more about Trina's story

Lancaster Bariatric Surgery Support

As a benefit to patients in the program and as a service to the community, the Penn State Health Lancaster Comprehensive Weight Management program hosts monthly support groups.

The group generally meets on the third Thursday of each month virtually and at Lancaster Medical Center, 2160 State Road, room 1603 Lancaster, Pa. All pre-op and post-op patients, friends and family are welcome.

Please call 223-202-7001 or email Danelle Ziegler at [email protected] to register and receive information on upcoming sessions.

Compassionate, Personalized Care for Every Stage of Life

The Obstetrics and Gynecology team at Lancaster Medical Center provides full-service, comprehensive care for women of all ages. We’re a state-of-the-art medical center staffed by experienced medical providers. But, at heart, we’re a community hospital offering personalized, inclusive OB-GYN care. We see you as a unique person, not just a number.

Our obstetrics and gynecology services include:

• Routine gynecological care, hormone replacement therapy and gynecologic surgery
• Pregnancy and fertility planning, prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care
• In-office ultrasounds that are American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine-certified

Our Gynecological Services

Regular screenings help young girls learn about disease prevention and managing their periods. As a woman, you experience many changes as you move through a variety of stages from adolescence and childbearing years into menopause and beyond, each requiring its own type of care and attention. We offer comprehensive services for all your women’s health needs, including:

• Diagnostic evaluation
• Family planning
• Gynecologic surgery
• Hormone replacement therapy
• Labor and delivery
• Menopause and perimenopause care
• Postpartum care
• Pregnancy and fertility planning
• Prenatal care
• Routine care
• Routine gynecological care
• Surgery
• Urogynecology and pelvic health
• Wellness education and screenings

Urogynecology and pelvic floor health

Pelvic floor disorders, such as urinary or fecal incontinence, painful urination, pelvic pain or pelvic organ prolapse, can cause discomfort and embarrassment. But our team is here to help. Whether you're dealing with one of these issues or another condition, we have the expertise to provide effective treatment and support.

Menopause support

Menopause is a natural part of aging but can cause symptoms that are uncomfortable and difficult to navigate. It’s normal to have questions or concerns about your health during this time of your life. The experts at Lancaster Medical Center can support you in controlling and managing symptoms, including:

• Bone density loss
• Difficulty sleeping
• Dry skin
• Hair loss
• Hot flashes and night sweats
• Joint pain
• Mood swings, depression and irritability
• Racing heart
• Skipped or irregular periods
• Urinary incontinence
• Vaginal dryness

Our providers can help you understand your hormones and how they affect mood, energy, sleep, libido and a general sense of well-being. This insight will empower you to make an informed decision about hormone replacement therapy if that choice is right for you.

Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery

If you need surgery for a gynecological condition, our experienced surgeons will use minimally invasive surgical techniques and robotic-assisted surgery whenever possible. These techniques give surgeons greater precision, resulting in smaller incisions, less pain, decreased risk of infection and bleeding and faster recovery times.

Surgery can be effective in treating gynecological conditions such as:

• Abnormal or excessive uterine bleeding
• Cancer of the cervix, uterus, ovaries or other pelvic organs
• Cysts
• Endometriosis
• Fibroid tumors
• Pelvic floor disorders
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Problems that can occur during pregnancy

The Birth Experience You’re Looking For

Whether you’re expecting your first baby or your sixth, the birth of your child is a moment you’ll never forget. At Lancaster Medical Center, our Obstetrics and Gynecology team is here to make your delivery day and the days leading up to it all that you’ve dreamed of. You shape your birth experience by telling us what matters most to you. Our experienced physicians and nurse-midwife at Lancaster Medical Center listen and provide personalized care to meet your unique needs and preferences. We’re a family-friendly hospital. We look at what’s best for the mother, partner and baby. We welcome you to tour the Family Birthing Suite to learn more about its features including:

• Private labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDRP) rooms
• Birthing tubs located in four of the LDRP rooms
• Full-time lactation nurse available for breastfeeding supoort
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)-trained nurse on every shift
• Breastfeeding community support group meetings in Our Way Café
• Specialized childbirth support for patients with high BMIs  
• Operating room on the same floor for planned and unexpected cesarean deliveries
• Intensive Care Unit to keep moms who need special care near their babies
• Aromatherapy and Bluetooth speakers to provide comfort throughout your stay

Coordinated Specialty Care

Obstetric and neonatal patients who need advanced specialty services will benefit from the locally coordinated care provided between clinical teams at Lancaster Medical Center, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. Our Children’s Hospital in Hershey has a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the only NICU in the region prepared to handle the most complex cases.

Helping Families Grow

The obstetrics and gynecology providers at Lancaster Medical Center are part of a small practice, so you’re assured of personalized care, and you’ll know the doctor who delivers your baby. We offer:

• Customized, nurtured and supported birth plans
• In-office ultrasounds that are American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine-certified
• Outpatient lactation visits for our patients who deliver at Lancaster Medical Center
• Expertise in vaginal delivery after C-section, as well as breech deliveries

Pregnancy planning and fertility services

Lancaster Medical Center physicians provide fertility services right here in the office. Whether things aren’t going according to plan or you and your partner are same-sex, we have the expertise to help.