Ear Surgery

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Ear surgery, also called otoplasty or ear pinning, involves moving ears closer to the head in an effort to keep them from "sticking out".

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Average Price: $3,525

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spent $3,000 in Palmdale, CA Updated 13 days ago

Since birth i been having my right ear deform my left ear is normal but my right ear is small, my goal is to get it fix by the middle of summer,ive ask my doctor if he could send me to a ear doctor all he said was wait 2 yrs i dont know why ,but i want to fix it ASAP ,wat kind of ear doctor... Read more

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spent $4,000 in Harley Medical Group Updated 20 days ago

Now at 6 weeks post op and should have "fully recovered" and my left ear is over pinned in the middle and sticks out at the top and bottom and the right ear sticks out at the top. Very poor result and the procedure cost me £3,000 with Harley Medical Group. There is very little difference to my... Read more

spent $3,900 in California, CA Updated 2 months ago

I am 16 years old now and I had an otoplasty done 6 MONTHS ago and they are still red and dry. I Have been putting lotion, vitamin E, Petroleum Jelly, anything you could think of, on them. I don't know what can heal them anymore, so I am obviously a little upset with the whole thing. What should... Read more

spent $4,800 in Oakbrook, IL Updated 3 months ago

I've wanted an otoplasty for as long as I can remember. I guess I wanted it so bad that I didn't care that my dr didn't really let me talk during the consultation, and was trying to persuade me out of my original plans that I had gone over in my head for years. He also insisted that I use... Read more

spent $2,700 in Thailand, TH Updated 3 months ago

The first time I had my ears done I was pleasantly surprised at how clean the Bangkok hospital was and the Dr was lovely. The procedure was fine. The only problem was my ears still protruded a lot after the bandages came off and it was so disappointing. The Dr said I could come back after... Read more

spent $3,000 in Europe Updated 5 months ago

I had otoplasty performed in an EU country 14 months ago. I am generally happy with the outcome except for the right antihelix which has a depression running through it and looks unnatural. Is there anyway of rectifying this problem without a major invasive surgery?? I currently live in another... Read more

spent $4,900 in Missouri, MO Updated 7 months ago

Approaching two week recovery timeframe and have weird protrusions in conchal bowls of each ear. My doctor said it was swelling when I went in for my 5 day checkup. I originally believed it was swelling but now that I am not too sore to touch it, the area feels hard like cartilage. It looks like... Read more

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spent $3,000 in Spain Updated 1 year ago

Hello. I had my otoplasty done 9 days ago. I took some pictures after five days and some more pictures just today. As you can see, my ears have a bit of 'telephone' effect, and the right ear is curved, mostly at the top of it. Both are swollen but the right one is more than the other; I... Read more

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spent $3,700 in Toronto , ON Created 1 year ago

Right from the beginning Dr. Jugenburg was understanding and most importantly didn’t pressure me into doing anything I wasn’t ready to do. I first went to a consultation with my mother, where he guided us step by step through the procedure. Feeling more than ready I decided to book... Read more

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spent $3,000 in Layton, Utah Updated 1 year ago

I'll start off by saying that Dr. B is a very nice and well-mannered guy. However, I had otoplasty performed, hoping to correct my protruding ears, and now, after the procedure, my ears now have a "telephone" look, in which the middle portion is pinned, but the top and bottom... Read more

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spent $1,500 in Ashburn, VA Updated 2 days ago

I've wanted to get my ears pinned back for several years and after researching three different surgeons, I picked Dr. Timothy Mountcastle. The procedure took place under local anesthesia and lasted about one and a half hours. It was the best decision I could have made! It was more than worth it.... Read more

spent $1,000 in Poland, Wroclaw Updated 2 days ago

I had bucket ears, and it really bothered me , i felt i looked goofy with them, they were like dopey's ears. the surgery was in poland and cost a bargain price, after the surgery i did struggle a bit with ear infections for a year, being more likley but this was probly because the inner ear... Read more

spent $4,500 in Castle Hill, AU Updated 12 days ago

The Experience was good and the surgery was a success. I was asleep during the operation so i didn't know the exact time it went on for. The only part i didn't have fun with was the bandages wrapped around my head, it got irritating at times, but overal i was really impressed with the results... Read more

spent $800 in Philippines, PH Updated 1 month ago

I underwent unilateral otoplasty on my right ear and i want to know if this is alrady the permanent result after some swelling had fade. I still feel numb on the upper part of my ear and i can see that the upper part seem to stick out i don't know if this is because of swelling or do i have... Read more

spent $10,000 in Denver, CO Updated 3 months ago

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spent $4,500 in Dallas, TX Updated 3 months ago

I've always had ears that stuck out like an elephant and really wanted them pulled back and I couldn't have asked for better results. My ears are now pulled back the perfect amount and are perfectly symmetrical. SO happy!   Read more

spent $5,000 in michigan Updated 3 months ago

Waste of money. My one ear is tight and looks good fhe other is lower and out. I wanted to improve my appearance and my ears have always bothered me even after the surgery the scars of teasing are still there. There is no surgery that will fix whatever your searching for hell look at joan rivers... Read more

spent $9,000 in uk Updated 3 months ago

Severe ear deformity after heamatoma of ears causing cartilage overlap and buckling up off ear and fibro cartilage formation causing very thick ears. 2 further ops to give slight improvement. wish i read this beforehand .i never realised the risks involved as i though it was a sraightforward... Read more

spent $4,500 in Encino, CA Updated 5 months ago

After many years of painful memories of being ridiculed of my ears sticking out I decided at the age of 35 to take a very important step in my life and get the otoplasty procedure. My surgery went smoothly and I can now pull my hair back and I feel free like a weight has been removed and I don't... Read more

from United Kingdom, GB Updated 6 months ago

So here goes nothing:) I'm a 13 year old girl from the UK, Scotland. Ever since I was about 7 I started noticing how my ears were different to others, and then constant anxiety started. I wouldn't dare put my hair behind my ears or straight up, ultimately the boring worst hair ever. My ears... Read more

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