Surgery that reshapes or repositions prominent ears closer to the head, commonly performed on children but equally effective in adults. Compare Staten Island clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,500–$8,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Staten Island, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Staten Island who list otoplasty among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Louis C. Cutolo, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S is a plastic surgery practice in Staten Island, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 79 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.
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Allure Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Staten Island, New York, rated 4.8 stars across 86 Google reviews, performing 27 tracked procedures.
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Allure Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Staten Island, New York, rated 4.8 stars across 81 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.
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Joseph A. Costa M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Staten Island, New York, rated 5 stars across 42 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.
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Robert A. Guida, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Staten Island, New York, rated 4.8 stars across 42 Google reviews, performing 7 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Elliot Heller, MD - Plastic Surgeon in NYC is a plastic surgery practice in Staten Island, New York, rated 4.6 stars across 43 Google reviews, performing 27 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 Staten Island area list otoplasty. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 5 Staten Island 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.
Techniques named for otoplasty: percutaneous adjustable closed otoplasty.
Typically performed using general anesthesia for children and local anesthesia for adults, ear surgery procedures are customized based on the results desired.
Incisionless otoplasty reshapes the ear without surgery. It stitches the outer skin to mold the inner cartilage, without piercing the soft tissues. It takes far less time, so it suits patients with only minor protruding ears.
Incisionless otoplasty reshapes the ear without surgery. It stitches the outer skin to mold the inner cartilage, without piercing the soft tissues. It takes far less time, so it suits patients with only minor protruding ears.
ear reshaping surgery, also known as otoplasty, can be performed on patients aged six and older.
a cartilage-sparing technique called percutaneous adjustable closed otoplasty, or PACO.
a cartilage-sparing technique called percutaneous adjustable closed otoplasty, or PACO.
Otoplasty generally runs $3,500–$8,000 per procedure, and each Staten Island 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 Staten Island clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Staten Island providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Staten Island providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
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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