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.