Surgery that reshapes or repositions prominent ears closer to the head, commonly performed on children but equally effective in adults. Compare Tampa clinics below and request a free consultation.
$3,500–$8,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Tampa, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Tampa who list otoplasty among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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New Tampa Plastic Surgery - G. Peter Fakhre, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 715 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Bodze Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 672 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Temmen Plastic Surgery: Traci Temmen, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 457 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.
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Davis Facial Plastic Surgery: Dean G. Davis, M.D, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 364 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.
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Tampa Surgical Arts is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 172 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.
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Artisan Aesthetics Plastic Surgery: Dr. Stan Castor, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.8 stars across 170 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Tampa Bay Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.7 stars across 148 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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PREMIERE Center for Cosmetic Surgery Tampa is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.6 stars across 1,658 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 Tampa area list otoplasty. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 8 Tampa 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 typically performed under local anesthesia for adults or with heavier sedation for children.
Otoplasty must be performed under anesthesia. Thankfully, at Tampa Surgical Arts, we have an in-clinic surgery center, so you won’t have to worry about traveling to a separate location for the procedure.
Otoplasty is a brief outpatient procedure performed at our on-site state-accredited office surgical suite.
Otoplasty candidates who are children should have ears that have reached their full size.
Dr. Jaime Perez, like most modern ear surgery and ear pinning specialists, try to preserve the fragile ear cartilage when possible, and instead focus on suture techniques that bend and shape the ear cartilage.
Some patients combine otoplasty with rhinoplasty or cheek and chin augmentation to further balance and refine their facial features.
The first step of otoplasty is to create an incision behind the ear, right where the ear meets the head.
Your otoplasty will begin with an incision concealed inside or behind your ear.
The results from otoplasty are meant to be permanent; however, the natural aging process and injuries can change the appearance of the ears.
The ideal timing for ear surgery or ear pinning in a child is about five to six years old.
Otoplasty generally runs $3,500–$8,000 per procedure, and each Tampa 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 Tampa clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Tampa providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
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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