Surgery that reshapes or repositions prominent ears closer to the head, commonly performed on children but equally effective in adults. Compare Alpharetta clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,500–$8,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Alpharetta, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Alpharetta who list otoplasty among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Robb Facial Plastic Surgery - Dr. Philip K. Robb Jr. is a plastic surgery practice in Alpharetta, Georgia, rated 4.9 stars across 702 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.
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Astra Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Alpharetta, Georgia, rated 4.9 stars across 659 Google reviews, performing 27 tracked procedures.
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Northside Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Alpharetta, Georgia, rated 4.9 stars across 563 Google reviews, performing 28 tracked procedures.
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Plastic Surgery Group of Atlanta is a plastic surgery practice in Alpharetta, Georgia, rated 5 stars across 293 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.
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Aesthetic Specialty Centre Plastic Surgery & Dermatology is a plastic surgery practice in Alpharetta, Georgia, rated 4.8 stars across 328 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.
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Paul P. Daraei, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Alpharetta, Georgia, rated 5 stars across 149 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Alpharetta, Georgia, rated 4.7 stars across 471 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.
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Dean J. Fardo, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Alpharetta, Georgia, rated 5 stars across 126 Google reviews, performing 16 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
15 plastic surgery practices in the Alpharetta area list otoplasty. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 9 Alpharetta 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.
For adults, otoplasty in Atlanta is done under local anesthesia and takes no more than an hour.
Children subject to cruel nicknames such as “Dumbo” or “Mickey Mouse” are most likely candidates for otoplasty, but this surgery can be performed at any age once the ears have reached full size (four to five years of age).
Recovery Time: One to two weeks (otoplasty); a few days (torn earlobe repair)
The otoplasty procedure typically takes about two hours and is performed in our state-of-the-art surgical center. Depending on age and complexity, patients may receive local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia.
Otoplasty is typically an outpatient procedure that takes approximately two to three hours to complete. General anesthesia is commonly used for children, while adults and young adults may receive local anesthesia with oral sedation.
Dr. Robb determines if an otoplasty is right for you before anything is scheduled. On the day of the procedure, Dr. Robb makes a tiny incision either behind or in front of the ear to reposition and manipulate the cartilage.
Otoplasty will not alter your ability to hear.
Otoplasty can also correct ears that are too large or protrude outward.
Recovery from otoplasty is generally smooth. Patients can return home the same day wearing soft bandages to support the new shape.
Otoplasty is a procedure that corrects ear shape, size, and position to create a more proportionate appearance. Double board-certified surgeon Dr. Daraei reshapes the supporting cartilage for individuals with protruding ears to position the ears closer to the head.
Otoplasty can provide long-lasting improvement with a relatively straightforward recovery.
The procedure is appropriate for adults and children as young as five or six years old who wish to correct any abnormalities. Dr. Yalif can perform the most suitable type of Otoplasty among the various options available
Otoplasty is performed to lessen the prominence of the ears. However, some people get ear surgery to alter the appearance of their earlobes, achieve better symmetry, repair damage after an injury, or fix a birth defect.
Adults too can benefit from otoplasty, as there is no upper age limit for ear surgery.
Otoplasty generally runs $3,500–$8,000 per procedure, and each Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Alpharetta providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
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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