Surgery that reshapes or repositions prominent ears closer to the head, commonly performed on children but equally effective in adults. Compare Portland clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,500–$8,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Portland, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Portland who list otoplasty among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Réviance® Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.9 stars across 288 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.
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Portland Face Doctor | Peter Vila, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.9 stars across 152 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.
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John S. Lee, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.9 stars across 134 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.
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drmichaelkim Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.9 stars across 93 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.
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The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.8 stars across 1,052 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Portland Plastic Surgery Group is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.7 stars across 165 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Burgess Plastic Surgery and MedSpa is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.8 stars across 160 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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Gilson Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 5 stars across 27 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
9 plastic surgery practices in the Portland area list otoplasty. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 9 Portland 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.
Incisions made for ear surgery are usually invisible because they are made behind the ear.
Otoplasty / Ear Surgery is done here at our fully accredited surgery center. The patient will be under IV sedation (also known as twilight anesthesia).
Our skilled surgeons specialize in personalized otoplasty procedures, carefully adjusting ear size, shape, and projection to suit each individual’s features. Candidates must be at least five years old
You are a good candidate for ear surgery at Dr. Bohley’s office in the Portland, Oregon or Vancouver, Washington area if your ears have reached their full size (about six years of age).
Otoplasty (cosmetic ear surgery) reshapes the ear cartilage and pins back prominent ears. It can also recreate natural-looking anatomy, making mismatched ears look the same.
Following your ear surgery, you may have slight discomfort and itchiness under the bandage.
The technique of otoplasty utilizes an incision on the back of the ears that is hidden from view.
Ear surgery or otoplasty in Portland, OR, offers a lasting solution by reshaping or repositioning the ears closer to the head
Ear surgery is performed using tiny incisions within or on the back of the ear to adjust cartilage shape and structure.
Dr. Vila places the incisions behind the ear. As a result, the minor scarring associated with otoplasty is virtually unnoticeable, even when viewed up close.
Ear pinning can be performed as soon as the ears have finished growing. This usually occurs by the time the child is five years old.
Ear pinning surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately two hours to complete.
Otoplasty is a surgical procedure that corrects significantly protruding ears for those who may be self conscious about them.
Some possible side effects of otoplasty in Portland may include infection, formation of scar tissue, need for revision surgery, as well as other unforeseen risks.
Otoplasty is highly effective in children because their ear tissue is flexible.
Otoplasty generally runs $3,500–$8,000 per procedure, and each Portland 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 Portland clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most Portland 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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