Dog Ear Correction Cost? (Photos)

Dog
ears can be excised under local anesthesia for approximately $1,000.  Small liposuction can be done under local
anesthesia for approximately $1,000.  To
do these procedures in the operating room under general anesthesia increases your
cost by an additional $1,000.  From your
photographs, the excess fat is a greater problem than the dog ears and
liposuction would be the best solution.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

From the photos you posted, it doesn't seem so much as a dog ear, but more of a mismatch in the thickness of the fatty tissue above and below the scar on both sides. This can be corrected with liposuction. The area is so small that it could be done with IV conscious sedation. The cost including the OR and Anesthesia is around $3,500.
Another option is to do further liposuction of the abdomen and flanks to further reduce the size and further highlight your waistline which has a cost around $6,000.

Dear TessaW,the cost of surgery depends on a lot of factors (type of surgery, number of treated areas, anesthesia fee, surgeon, facility fee, city, etc.). In most cases, dog ear removal can be done under local anesthesia. It would be the best to visit or call plastic surgery offices and ask for a price.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello TessaW,Dog ears (or excess skin/fat) just on the lateral edges of a TT incision are not that uncommon.  Often mild dog ears will resolve over year as your body heals and remodels.  But after 2 years what you have is unlikely to resolve without intervention.  If these were not present during that first year, it an be due to wait gain in the hips and lower back that makes the transition more obvious.From you photos excision of the additional tissue +/- liposuction will help the transition from your abdomen to your hips/back and give you a smoother contour. I would suggest talking with you initial plastic surgeon to see what sh/e thinks would be the best option. You are most likely to get the best price for any additional work from your original plastic surgeon, and as you have been overall very happy with your results it seems like the natural place to start.Best of Luck!Dr. Rednam

Since every patient is different, prices vary. You must take
into consideration facility and anesthesia fees on top of the surgeon’s fee. We
recommend scheduling an appointment with your plastic surgeon to receive an
accurate quote.

Hello and thanks for your questions and photos.  So glad to hear that you are pleased with your result.  The incision does look as if it healed very well and you have a very nice lower abdominal contour.  Usually I would charge my patients a nominal fee to correct this remaining small contour irregularity.  If your surgeon is not in your immediate area I would encourage you to schedule a consultation and discuss your tummy tuck revision treatment options with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), and also a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) demonstrating their commitment to cosmetic surgery and excellence in surgery.  Assure that they have multiple before and after photos of results that you like so that you can have an informed discussion about your tummy tuck contour correction and possible results.
Best wishes!
Daniel Brown, MD, FACS    
Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgeons    
Member American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons    
Member American Society of Plastic Surgeons     
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and most surgeons do not charge fees to make an outcome better.  Patients are asked to cover facility and anesthesia fees, if any.  Did you have liposuction to your flanks at the same time?  If so, this would be a revision.  If not, you may need liposuction of your flanks to get the best outcome.

Thank you for your question. Most plastic surgeons want nothing more than for you to be happy with your surgery and to tell your friends. To that end, call your surgeon and tell them your concern. Most will be happy to revise the dog ear under local anesthesia at no cost. GIve your surgeon a call and an opportunity to make things right by you. A happy patient is a win-win situation.Best wishes!Dr. Morrissey