Bay Shore Plastic Surgeon

As one of the oldest hamlets on Long Island, Bay Shore residents take pride in the growing and thriving main street culture and the historic preservation of the city. Along with all the new restaurants, shopping boutiques, and beautiful parks, Bay Shore is close to one of Long Island’s most experienced plastic surgeons.

Dr. Stephen Harris is an expert board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in prophylactic mastectomy reconstructions. He has also performed hundreds of reconstruction surgeries, from breast reconstruction revisions to facial aesthetic surgery and body contouring. If you are looking for a Bay Shore plastic surgeon, Dr. Harris and his team are here for you. 

What is the difference between a breast reduction vs. mastectomy?

What Can We Do for You?

In recent years, Dr. Harris has become the go-to surgeon for women considering prophylactic mastectomy procedures with immediate reconstruction. Because of his expertise in microsurgical techniques, Dr. Harris is an excellent choice if you are considering other plastic surgery reconstructions and enhancements. Harris Plastic Surgery is also a center of excellence for cosmetic breast and abdominal contouring surgery. The table below lists examples of the different procedures that Harris Plastic Surgery offers. Click the links for more detailed information, or call or text us today at 631.422.9100 for answers to your questions.

Procedures We Offer

Breast Reconstruction

Breast
Body

Face

Harris Plastic Surgery: Healthcare at Its Finest

As the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip—and affiliated staff surgeon and expert consultant for other hospitals in New York—you can rest assured that Dr. Harris is among the best in his field. His patients love his forward-thinking approaches, backed up by his impressive medical education and extensive training in microsurgical techniques. He has changed the landscape of plastic surgery breast reconstructions throughout Long Island by improving surgical procedures with his dedication to patient care. Not only is Dr. Harris one of the best in his field, but he makes sure to surround himself with the best staff to create an atmosphere of excellence for the whole practice. 

Joanne Parrinello is the Care Coordinator at Harris Plastic Surgery; she has considerable experience as an insurance liaison between providers and patients and offers a phenomenal patient care experience. Joanne will work with your insurance provider to negotiate pre-authorizations and minimize out-of-pocket costs to make your experience as stress-free as possible. When you come to Harris Plastic Surgery for your breast reconstruction or other plastic surgery needs, you can expect:

Results You Can Depend On

Excellent plastic surgeons will provide you with a before and after photo portfolio to see actual patients’ results for your surgery of interest. See our online galleries for Dr. Harris’s skills and surgical results.

A Long Career of Patient Care and Advocacy

Our founding principle at Harris Plastic Surgery is to advocate for our patients and provide them with all the information they need to make the best decisions for their unique circumstances. Our team believes all women deserve to regain their sense of autonomy and feel empowered after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis or high-risk genetic testing results.

Providing an Excellent Experience

Starting with their initial consultation, through their most recent follow-up visits, patients who have worked with Dr. Harris and his staff have given exceptionally positive reviews about their dedication to patient care, surgical results, and the overall patient experience.

Outstanding Education, Credentials, and Certifications

Dr. Harris is certified through the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He holds surgical staff appointments with several hospitals and foundations. He also performs cleft lip and palate surgery during charitable medical missions as a Global Smile Foundation’s Medical Advisory Board member.

Areas We Serve

Located in West Islip, we are easily accessible to those in Babylon, Brentwood, Lindenhurst, and surrounding areas, including New York City. In addition to supporting Long Island residents, we also care for traveling patients—some coming from several states away to work with Dr. Harris for their post-mastectomy breast reconstructions or revision surgeries.

Searching for a Bay Shore Plastic Surgeon? Contact Harris Plastic Surgery To Schedule Your Consultation

At Harris Plastic Surgery, we believe your surgical needs are as unique as you are, and we empower you to make the decisions that will work best for your situation. We strive to provide a supportive, welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of their plastic surgery needs. 

Our staff is highly skilled at coordinating patient care and aiding communication between patients and their insurance providers. With our office as your single point of contact, we streamline your surgical involvement to give you the best overall patient experience. That way, you can focus on the essential things, like your health and well-being. 

Are you looking for a Bay Shore plastic surgeon? Call or text us anytime at 631.422.9100 to schedule a consultation.

You can also visit our contact page to learn more about the procedures and patient experience we can offer you, and call us with any plastic surgery questions you have — we would love to help.

Stephen U. Harris, MD FACS

Dr. Stephen U. Harris is a board-certified plastic surgeon and recognized expert in breast reduction and reconstruction surgeries, having performed thousands in his career. When it comes to patient care, his philosophy is that every surgery should improve his patient’s overall quality of life, not just their appearance. Dr. Harris stays up-to-date on all the latest advancements in breast augmentation, reconstruction, and reduction and is a recognized innovator in the field. In fact, he was the first surgeon at Good Samaritan Hospital to offer primary prepectoral implant breast reconstruction, as well as secondary prepectoral revision surgery. Dr. Harris also serves as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, New York and is an active staff surgeon (and former Chief of Plastic Surgery) at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, New York.

Joanne Parrinello | Practice Manager

Joanne Parrinello is an expert patient care coordinator, with two decades of experience navigating the complex financial side of medically necessary breast reduction and reconstruction surgery. She acts as a guide to patients, helping them understand their options and their expected out-of-pocket expense. The insurance industry can be complex and filled with jargon that makes you feel like you need a translator. At Harris Plastic Surgery, Joanne is that translator.