Surgery that reshapes or repositions prominent ears closer to the head, commonly performed on children but equally effective in adults. Compare Burlington clinics below and request a free consultation.
CA$4,750–CA$10,900
per procedure · CAD
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Only one plastic surgeon in Burlington lists otoplasty among their procedures. Here they are, with a link to every surgeon in the city.
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The MedSpa at Burlington Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Burlington, Ontario, rated 4.6 stars across 25 Google reviews, performing 18 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
What the one Burlington practice that lists otoplasty says on its own website (checked September 2026); something it does not mention it may still offer, so ask at your consultation.
Otoplasty typically takes about 1–2 hours; procedures are usually performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia when appropriate.
Incisions are placed to be discreet - often behind the ear for otoplasty and along natural earlobe lines for repairs.
Otoplasty generally runs CAD$4,760–CAD$10,880 per procedure, and each Burlington 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 Canadian dollars (CAD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Burlington clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Burlington providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Results vary by patient, but most Burlington providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Otoplasty series.
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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