Ear Augmentation Surgery in Carrollton, West Georgia

Ear Reshaping can be performed to reduce the size of ears and/or to set ears back closer to the head to reduce prominence.

1. Indications for Ear Reshaping Surgery

a. To improve the overall contour of prominent ears.
b. To improve the protrusion of prominent ears and place them closer to the head.

2. Procedure Summary

a. Otoplasty Surgery is performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation as an outpatient in the Plastic Surgery Center of West Georgia Ambulatory Surgery Center.
b. Every precaution is taken to ensure patient safety.
c. A small incision is made on the back of the ear. Ear cartilage is then reshaped to reduce the prominence of the ears.

3. Recovery

a. Special dressings will stay in place for 1-5 days.
b. Patient is given several levels of pain medications for proper and effective pain control. Most patients find the discomfort quite tolerable.
c. Light activities may be resumed within a week. Patient may slowly resume normal activities and be unrestricted at 2-3 weeks.
d. Sutures or tapes are removed in a week to ten days.

4. Administrative

a. Ear Contouring Surgery is considered a cosmetic procedure and is normally not covered by insurance.
b. Fee Quotes are given at the time of consultation and range from $5,500 to $6,500 (depending on what adjunctive procedures may be required). This generally includes the Physician Charge, Facility Fee, Anesthesia Fee, Pre-Operative Visit, Post-Operative Visits for Up to Six (6) Months, Dressings and Garments.