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

The price does vary considerably depending on the complexity of the correction required.  You should expect total cost to be between $4000 and $7000.

Otoplasty to have ears closer to your head cost? The average is 5K and can be done under local anesthesia without pain. 

        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

I am sorry to hear about the problems the prominent ears have caused.   Otoplasty surgery is a great operation which serves to set back the ears. In most cases, one of two (sometimes both) maneuvers serves to set back the prominent ears: 
1. Set back of a prominent "concha" cartilage utilizing permanent sutures may be very helpful. 
2. Development of a "anti-helical fold" may be helpful when it comes to set back of a prominent ear.
When it comes to cost of otoplasty surgery, there may be many “variables” involved. The specific surgeon's credentials/experience level (or lack thereof), the specific geographic area you are looking at, the different operations available, the location of the procedure (quality of surgery facility), type/quality of anesthesia provider... are some of the potential variables involved. You will find average costs of surgery listed on this website, and on individual plastic surgeon's websites as well.
 
In regards to outcome of the planned procedure, more important than costs of the procedures will be careful selection of your plastic surgeon. I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.  **Ask to SEE lots of examples of their work AND preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.  You may find the attached link, dedicated to otoplasty surgery concerns, helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes. 

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