How Much Does Ear Reduction Cost with No Pinning Back of the Ears?

It sounds like you are interested in reducing the overall circumference of the ear rather than pinning the ear closer to the head. If this is the case, my office here in San Diego charges around $2000-3000 for that type of procedure. I wouldn't say that it is necessarily easier than a standard otoplasty. Recovery would likely take around 7-10 days before you felt comfortable in the public eye again.

This is not a commonly peformed procedure in my experience and typically is used for treating skin cancer requiring removal of the wedge shaped effected portion of the ear with closure of the remaining ear. It can vary in price from 3-5000 USD. 

An otoplasty ranges from $4,680 to 5,525 depending on whether local or general anesthesia is used for the procedure. Most adults undergo otoplasty under a local anesthesia. It is relatively easy to numb up the ears and undergo the procedure. The otoplasty procedure usually involves pinning the ears back and creating more of an antihelical fold.