Surgery that reshapes or repositions prominent ears closer to the head, commonly performed on children but equally effective in adults. Compare St. George clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,500–$8,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for St. George, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in St. George who list otoplasty among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Southern Utah Ear Nose Throat and Facial Plastics is a plastic surgery practice in St. George, Utah, rated 4.7 stars across 800 Google reviews, performing 7 tracked procedures.
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Bryan J Pyfer, MD is a plastic surgery practice in St. George, Utah, rated 5 stars across 69 Google reviews, performing 30 tracked procedures.
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Dr. BCK Patel MD, FRCS Patel Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in St. George, Utah, rated 5 stars across 52 Google reviews, performing 8 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Marcus L. Peterson - The Center For Advanced Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in St. George, Utah, rated 4.6 stars across 88 Google reviews, performing 15 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
4 plastic surgery practices in the St. George area list otoplasty. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 4 St. George 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.
To qualify for otoplasty, an individual should be healthy, and not suffer from any condition that might impede healing. Children should be at least five years old, when their ears have reached their full size.
While often associated with children or adolescents, adults of all ages pursue otoplasty to achieve greater balance in their facial features and a more harmonious, natural look.
Otoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure to change the shape, position, or size of the ears. It can correct defects of the ear that have been present from birth, or those resulting from injury or trauma.
Otoplasty generally runs $3,500–$8,000 per procedure, and each St. George 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 St. George clinics for a personalized quote.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most St. George providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
Results vary by patient, but most St. George providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Otoplasty series.
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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