Surgery that reshapes or repositions prominent ears closer to the head, commonly performed on children but equally effective in adults. Compare Sandy Springs clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,500–$8,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Sandy Springs, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Sandy Springs who list otoplasty among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Maloney Center For Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Sandy Springs, Georgia, rated 4.9 stars across 299 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.
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Louis M. DeJoseph, MD: Premier Image Cosmetic & Laser Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Sandy Springs, Georgia, rated 4.9 stars across 242 Google reviews, performing 9 tracked procedures.
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Aviva Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics is a plastic surgery practice in Sandy Springs, Georgia, rated 4.9 stars across 197 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.
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Plastic Surgery Center of the South is a plastic surgery practice in Sandy Springs, Georgia, rated 4.7 stars across 404 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Peter Jay Abramson, MD - Abramson Facial Plastic Surgery & Rejuvenation Center is a plastic surgery practice in Sandy Springs, Georgia, rated 4.9 stars across 157 Google reviews, performing 10 tracked procedures.
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Tailor Made Looks Institute of Plastic Surgery and MedSpa is a plastic surgery practice in Sandy Springs, Georgia, rated 4.8 stars across 159 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.
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Gregory J. Mackay, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Sandy Springs, Georgia, rated 4.9 stars across 73 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Perimeter Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Sandy Springs, Georgia, rated 4.8 stars across 94 Google reviews, performing 16 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
11 plastic surgery practices in the Sandy Springs area list otoplasty. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 11 Sandy Springs 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.
Dr. Fishman performs otoplasty surgery to correct abnormally protruding or misshapen ears in children age 5 years old and older, as well as adults.
Performed as an outpatient procedure, otoplasty typically involves local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the patient’s age and specific case.
Despite the widely held belief that ears cannot be set back once a person reaches adolescence, teenagers and adults are also excellent candidates for otoplasty.
During otoplasty, Dr. Maloney carefully reshapes or repositions the ear cartilage to create a more balanced appearance.
Otoplasty may be considered for children once the ears are nearly fully grown and for adults who have long been bothered by their ears.
bAdult patients may have have otoplasty surgery awake and with local anesthesia (injection of numbing medicine) and relaxing laughing gas
Scars from otoplasty are typically hidden behind the ear or within natural folds, making them nearly invisible once healed.
Otoplasty is commonly performed on young children, because the ear has reached 90 percent of its adult size by the time a child reaches the age of four.
Ear surgery may be an excellent option for children, teenagers, and adults who are unhappy with the appearance of their ears or who have experienced ear damage due to injury or stretching.
Otoplasty, sometimes called “pinning back the ears,” is commonly used when the ears protrude significantly from the head.
Otoplasty generally runs $3,500–$8,000 per procedure, and each Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs clinics for a personalized quote.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Sandy Springs providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
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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