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How Much Does Otoplasty Cost?
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Eva S
in Seattle, WA
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Otoplasty price range
Our costs in the Jacksonville area are approximately 3500 dollars for the procedure and are slightly more when anesthesia is required. Costs in other areas can vary significantly.
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Otoplasty cost
Cost of otoplasty varies. In our practice the cost for both ears is $5075 which includes the surgeon fee, the operating room fee, and anesthesia fee.
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Cost of an Otoplasty
The proper procedure is a complex decision process determined based on your desires, anatomy, practicality, previous injuries, etc. This is usually determined at the time of the initial consultation but may need to be adjusted intra-operatively.
Surgery is anywhere from 1-2 hours and is performed on an outpatient basis.
We generally recommend that you take a week off work during which you will wear a continuous compressive dressing to maintain the positioning of the ears. After the week you...
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The average cost of an otoplasty is much lower than most cosmetic procedures.
The reason is that I often perform the procedure under local anesthesia and therefore there are no associated fees for the anesthesia. The cost ranges from $2700-3700 depending of the exact nature of the surgery. I do surgery both in my private facilities and at the hospital which each have different facility fees.
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Otoplasty Cost
Otoplasty cost depends on several factors, including the complexity of the case, and whether or not general anesthesia is utilized. In our practice, the cost ranges from 4900. to 6400. This includes surgery, operating room, anesthesia, and all office visits and lab work.
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Otoplasty cost is cheaper in Australia
The cost of otoplasty in Australia is much cheaper than the quoted amounts in the USA -this is in large part due to our differing health care systems.
This ear surgery is rebatable with private health insurance -surgery for children as day surgery (or one night stay) is usually offered with total out-of-pocket costs under $1500 Australian.
Surgery may also be possible in the public teaching hospitals for children -there are longer waiting periods (up to a year) and you will not be...
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Australia Plastic Surgeon
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Otoplasty Cost
The cost of otoplasty varies widely, but may average around $4000. If general anesthesia is required (for example, in children), this will add an additional cost to the procedure.
Portland Plastic Surgeon
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Otoplasty Costs
Otoplasty costs, just like many plastic surgery procedures, differ from city to city and surgeon to surgeon. You may want to check with your insurance company to see if this procedure is covered - however it is usually just covered for children. Otoplasty takes 1 to 2 hours and is performed as an outpatient procedure.
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Otoplasty pricing
Otoplasty prices are extremely variable because this is a highly individualized operation. Some otoplasties can be performed under local anesthesia in an office based setting which significantly lowers cost. Others involve reshaping the ears in addition to pinning them back or correction of asymmetry. The Range is from $3500 to $5500. Unilateral otoplasty is obviously less expensive. Children require anesthesia. Insurance carriers in my area, absent microtia, have denied otoplasty as...
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Cost for Otoplasty Surgery
You will find many different answers depending on who your ask. Cost will vary depending on many factors.... first of all it differs depending on if a board certified plastic surgeon is performing the surgery or not. Also, if the surgery is performed in a hospital based operating room vs. an office setting, if a board certified anesthesiologist is involved vs. a nurse (or sometimes performing procedures under local anesthesia), etc. Please be careful when doing your...
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