Surgery that reshapes or repositions prominent ears closer to the head, commonly performed on children but equally effective in adults. Compare Oak Brook clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,500–$8,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Oak Brook, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Oak Brook who list otoplasty among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute is a plastic surgery practice in Oak Brook, Illinois, rated 4.8 stars across 309 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.
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Contour Plastic Surgery and MedSpa | Revive is a plastic surgery practice in Oak Brook, Illinois, rated 4.8 stars across 231 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.
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Chicago Institute of Plastic Surgery - Orland Park, Tinley Park, Naperville, Illinois is a plastic surgery practice in Oak Brook, Illinois, rated 4.9 stars across 128 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.
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Chicago Institute Of Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Oak Brook, Illinois, rated 4.8 stars across 145 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.
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Keith C. Hood, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Oak Brook, Illinois, rated 5 stars across 48 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Sandeep Jejurikar is a plastic surgery practice in Oak Brook, Illinois, rated 4.6 stars across 71 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
6 plastic surgery practices in the Oak Brook area list otoplasty. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 5 Oak Brook 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 is a meticulous yet straightforward outpatient procedure that typically takes one to two hours. It’s performed in our Chicago office under local anesthesia with sedation, though general anesthesia is available if requested.
All otoplasties are performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure in an accredited surgical facility.
When otoplasty is being performed on children, general anesthesia is usually the best option. Adults, however, may be able to have their otoplasty with only intravenous sedation and local anesthesia.
Otoplasty can be performed on children, teens, or adults , depending on the development of the ears and individual goals.
Otoplasty can be performed on children, teens, or adults , depending on the development of the ears and individual goals.
Otoplasty recovery is relatively easy and quick, especially compared to other types of cosmetic surgery.
The results following an otoplasty procedure are long lasting.
Otoplasty generally runs $3,500–$8,000 per procedure, and each Oak Brook 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 Oak Brook clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most Oak Brook 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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