Ear Reduction

Ideal candidates are patients that feel their ears are too large and often hide them by wearing their hair long or covering the ears with a cap. In addition, children that are teased by their peers because of the size of their ears or adults who have suffered a lifetime of self-confidence and self-image issues are good candidates for ear reduction surgery. In addition, patients who were born with severe ear defects that cause them to be misshapen or overly prominent are ideal candidates.

The average cost of ear reduction is anywhere from $3500-$7500. It should be noted that this price can vary depending on the amount of cartilage and skin that needs to be removed, any anesthesia fees for the surgery and fees charged by the doctor or the facility. The geographic location of the procedure can also impact the cost.

Patients will experience some swelling and bruising after the surgery. It takes two to four weeks for some of the results to be visible but the final results can take six months to a year before they are finalized. Unless the patient suffers some form of trauma to the ears, the results should last a lifetime.