Surgery that reshapes or repositions prominent ears closer to the head, commonly performed on children but equally effective in adults. Compare Manchester clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,500–$8,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Manchester, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Manchester who list otoplasty among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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AW Plastic Surgery: Anthony J. Wilson, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Manchester, New Hampshire, rated 5 stars across 421 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.
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Seacoast Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics is a plastic surgery practice in Manchester, New Hampshire, rated 4.9 stars across 153 Google reviews, performing 27 tracked procedures.
Manchester
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Nashua Plastic Surgery: George P. Chatson, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Manchester, New Hampshire, rated 5 stars across 48 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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Sterling Plastic Surgery: Dr. Daniel A. Sterling MD is a plastic surgery practice in Manchester, New Hampshire, rated 4.8 stars across 41 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Jeremy Waldman, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Manchester, New Hampshire, rated 4.6 stars across 71 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.
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Waldman Plastic Surgery and Dermatology is a plastic surgery practice in Manchester, New Hampshire, rated 4.4 stars across 73 Google reviews, performing 14 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 Manchester area list otoplasty. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 6 Manchester 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.
Ear surgery (otoplasty surgery) is an outpatient procedure that corrects prominent ears and ears injured from trauma.
On the day of your otoplasty surgery, our Portsmouth, NH team will ensure you feel relaxed and well-informed. Depending on your procedure, you’ll either be placed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia.
Ear surgery can be performed on patients as young as 6 years old.
An otoplasty is done under general anesthesia and usually takes 1-2 hours. The incision is made behind the ear and is inconspicuous once healed.
An otoplasty is done under general anesthesia and usually takes 1-2 hours. The incision is made behind the ear and is inconspicuous once healed.
Cosmetic ear surgery can be performed either under general or local anesthesia (without sedation).
Recovery from ear surgery is relatively quick, but steps taken during the recovery period can impact final results. When this procedure is performed on children, proper aftercare requires the use of headbands to protect the healing ear tissues.
Your Otoplasty will be performed by Dr. Jeremy Waldman at his office in Nashua, NH.
Your Otoplasty will be performed by Dr. Jeremy Waldman at his office in Nashua, NH.
Otoplasty generally runs $3,500–$8,000 per procedure, and each Manchester 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 Manchester clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most Manchester 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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