How Much Would It Cost to Fix my Ears Closer to my Head , Nothing Else?

        Otoplasty to set the ears back may cost $5000 or so.   Usually, this can be done under local anesthesia.  You will need your parent's permission.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of facial and ear correction surgeries each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Dear bigears,

Thank you for your question.  unfortunately kids do not 'grow out of' their ears.  If they are prominent or missing some of the important folds, they can stick out and this does not diminish over the years.  The price can vary from surgeon to surgeon and also from city to city.  However, it is important to not choose a surgeon based on price.  Cheapest isn't best in this case.  Kids usually try to camaflauge their ears by growing their hair longer to cover the ears.  This may be an option until you grow older.  You might ask if you can 'work off' the cost of surgery with your parents by getting a job when you are able or doing chores, or maybe if they are ammendable as a birthday/christmas gift.

Best Wishes,

Pablo Prichard, MD