Surgery that reshapes or repositions prominent ears closer to the head, commonly performed on children but equally effective in adults. Compare Albany clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,500–$8,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Albany, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Albany who list otoplasty among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery - Dimitri Koumanis, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Albany, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 244 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Alfredo Lloreda, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Albany, New York, rated 5 stars across 170 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Edwin Williams, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Albany, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 151 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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The Plastic Surgery Center at Williams is a plastic surgery practice in Albany, New York, rated 4.7 stars across 224 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Daniel D. Lee, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Albany, New York, rated 5 stars across 86 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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Fournier Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Albany, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 31 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.
Surgery that reshapes or repositions prominent ears closer to the head, commonly performed on children but equally effective in adults.
One procedure, permanent
1 week off work or school, headband worn at night for several weeks
Children from about age five, once ear growth is largely complete, and adults of any age bothered by prominent or asymmetric ears
6 plastic surgery practices in the Albany area list otoplasty. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 4 Albany practices that list otoplasty say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.
Almost any facial procedures will enhance your result and may be done at the same time as the otoplasty.
The procedure is most often performed on children between the ages of four and fourteen, but otoplasty can also be an option for teens and adults of all ages.
The procedure is most often performed on children between the ages of four and fourteen, but otoplasty can also be an option for teens and adults of all ages.
Otoplasty generally runs $3,500–$8,000 per procedure, and each Albany clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Albany clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most Albany providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Otoplasty series.
Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.
Ears reach close to adult size by about age five or six, which is when surgeons will typically consider it. Many families choose to do it before a child starts school, or early in school years if teasing has begun. There is no upper limit, and plenty of adults have it done having lived with prominent ears for decades. For children, most surgeons want the child to want it too, not just the parents.
Behind the ear, in the crease where the ear meets the head, which makes them essentially invisible in normal life. Some techniques use a small amount of cartilage scoring from the front, but the standard approach keeps everything behind. This is one of the few operations where scar placement is genuinely not a concern.
Sometimes for children, particularly when there is documented psychological impact from teasing, and policies vary widely. It is generally considered cosmetic for adults. It is worth having the surgeon's office check, because coverage for pediatric otoplasty is more common than people assume.
Partial relapse happens in a minority of cases, usually within the first year, and is more likely when the correction relied only on stitches rather than reshaping the cartilage itself. Wearing the protective headband as directed during early healing meaningfully reduces the risk. Revision is possible when relapse occurs.
For newborns in roughly the first few weeks of life, ear molding systems can reshape cartilage while it is still soft from maternal hormones, avoiding surgery entirely. That window is very short and closes within the first couple of months. After that, surgery is the option. Parents who notice prominent ears in a newborn should ask about molding immediately rather than waiting.
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