Surgery that reshapes or repositions prominent ears closer to the head, commonly performed on children but equally effective in adults. Compare Calgary clinics below and request a free consultation.
CA$4,750–CA$10,900
per procedure · CAD
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Plastic surgeons in Calgary who list otoplasty among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Dr. Kristina Zakhary - Rhinoplasty & Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic is a plastic surgery practice in Calgary, Alberta, rated 4.9 stars across 179 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.
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Demsey Plastic Surgery: Daniel Demsey, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Calgary, Alberta, rated 5 stars across 79 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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Hamilton George D Dr is a plastic surgery practice in Calgary, Alberta, rated 4.9 stars across 57 Google reviews, performing 11 tracked procedures.
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Jeffrey C. Dawes MD, FRCSC is a plastic surgery practice in Calgary, Alberta, rated 4.7 stars across 206 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Farrah Yau, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in Calgary, Alberta, rated 4.7 stars across 59 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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PSC | Dr. Earl Campbell MD is a plastic surgery practice in Calgary, Alberta, rated 4.7 stars across 31 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Donald Graham is a plastic surgery practice in Calgary, Alberta, rated 4.7 stars across 29 Google reviews, performing 8 tracked procedures.
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The Plastic Surgery Centre is a plastic surgery practice in Calgary, Alberta, rated 4.6 stars across 34 Google reviews, performing 19 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
8 plastic surgery practices in the Calgary area list otoplasty. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 8 Calgary 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.
Otoplasty generally takes 2 to 3 hours and is performed on an outpatient basis.
Incisions for ear pinning surgery are generally made at the back of the ear.
Although there is a small risk of prominent ear recurrence, results from ear surgery are typically life-long.
This is commonly done in childhood or teenage years, but many people decide to have an otoplasty as an adult.
People of any age who feel self-conscious about their ears may be good candidates for otoplasty, although it is typically performed on children between 4 and 14 years old.
The results following an otoplasty procedure are long lasting. However, just like any other cosmetic procedure , it will take several months to achieve the final result.
Otoplasty generally runs CAD$4,760–CAD$10,880 per procedure, and each Calgary 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 Calgary clinics for a personalized quote.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Calgary providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
Most patients have 1–3 days of mild redness or sensitivity, with full recovery in under a week.
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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