My daughter got an otoplasty years ago & the doctor only stitched them back & didn't cut any cartilage so after a few months the stitches got undone, & her ears protruded once again. I'm looking for a doctor in Houston or surrounding areas to give me a quote on pinning back the ears for my 9 year old daughter. Hoping to find someone that has a $2000 budget or under. That's why I'm writing this post instead of contacting doctors one by one who I might not even qualify for with the budget I have.
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Each surgeon determines their own pricing, therefore it would be difficult to give you an average. Typically, however, the cost is based on the area targeted. So, for example, you would be looking at earlobe surgery.
When conchal cartilage is harvested for revision rhinoplasty surgery, there is usually no change in the appearance of somebody's ear. I understand that you are having an issue with the appearance of your ear, however, it's not clear from your photographs what is making you most self-conscious....
Ear reshaping surgery could be performed to target the upper area of your ears, focusing on the helix (the rim of the ear). Projection can also be reduced, if necessary, with setback otoplasty. Please seek the opinion of a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in cosmetic ear surgery.