Cost for Otoplasty for One Ear to Correct a Slight Lop Ear (Age 6)

Thanks for the question. 85% of the ear development is completed at the age of 3 and 93% at the age of 10. Because of that, this process can be carried out in the preschool period without the child having a social trauma. I wish you all the best.

In general, Otoplasty Surgery is performed on children 7 yrs. or older: usually after your child starts school. You could certainly consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon to see whether this combination procedure would be feasible for your son. You can get a list of local board-certified physicians at abfprs.org.

I hope this is helpful for you.

Lop ear is treated using a variety of approaches ranging from cartilage flaps to grafts. The cost will depend on the technique and the time. Contact your pediatric plastic surgeon and request a quote as well as a predetermination of benefits letter to your insurance carrier.

Thanks for the question. When it comes to costs of 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 some average costs of surgery on this website and on individual plastic surgeons' 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.Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to SEE lots of examples of their work AND preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.Be very careful with your decision-making. You will find, while doing your due diligence, that there are many different “specialties” who will offer their services to you; again, I strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.I would also suggest that you do not base your selection of plastic surgeon primarily on costs of surgery; keep in mind that revisionary surgery may be more costly in many ways. Best wishes.

The costs for otoplasty varies significantly around the country. Our
cost for otoplasty starts at $2800 + MD Anesthesia Related Costs (if
necessary). More expensive cities such as New York or Los Angeles or
areas with fewer board certified plastic surgeons may be more expensive.
One way to ensure the lowest possible costs and achieve the
highest possible quality is to locate a board certified plastic surgeon
who owns his or her own AAAASF nationally accredited center. Consult with 3 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to understand your options.

This question is almost impossible to answer, as a lot of it depends on your insurance.  You can ask your surgeon to see if he can get the otoplasty part covered by insurance.  If not, you'll probably have to pay out of pocket.  If it's just one ear and a small procedure, I wouldn't imagine any surgeon charging very much. The good thing is that since your son is already going under general anesthesia for a medically necessary procedure, insurance will cover most of the anesthesia/OR which is usually pretty expensive.  

Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.

To correct a congenital ear deformity a 6 year old most likely has to undergo general anesthesia.  The child should also be evaluated by and ENT doctor, who will obtain a hearing test to ensure no functional components are effected. 

If you haven't already done so check with your insurance company .  The congenital deformity may covered by your insurance company and a local Otolaryngologist. 

If not covered understand the cost will include anesthesia, operating room fees and surgeons cost.  I cannot speak for your region but for NC is begins at about 2k.

 

"Dr.D"