Ear Surgery for Women

Many children and adults suffer from large ears or ears that stick out. For children, protruding ears can be embarrassing especially if other children tease and make fun of them. For adults, prominent ears can affect our self esteem and confidence. Ear surgery can reduce the size of large ears and can set protruding ears closer to the head. In some cases, insurance will cover certain costs associated with ear surgery. SurgeryLoans.com can help you get the financing you need for ear surgery, and we can also help you find a surgeon through our physician referral service.

Ear Surgery at a Glance
Procedure:	Set prominent ears back closer to the head, or reduce the size of large ears. Most often done on children between the ages of 4 and 14 years. (Occasionally covered by insurance.)
Average Costs:	Surgeon Fee: $2,434 Surgical Facility: $650-$1,850 Anesthesia: $350-$850
Length:	2 to 3 hours.
Anesthesia:	Young children: usually general. Older children or adults: general or local, with sedation.
In/Out Patient:	Usually outpatient.
Recovery:	Back to work or school: 5 to 7 days. Strenuous activity, contact sports: 1 to 2 months.

Ear Surgery Costs

Ear surgery is commonly performed under general anesthesia, which means the patient will be asleep for the surgery, especially when the procedure is performed on children and adolescents. For some adults, the surgery can be performed with local anesthesia and light sedation. Anesthesia usually costs from $350 - $850. Ear surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure so you or your child can return home the day of the surgery. Operating room costs range from $650 - $1850.

Ear Surgery Physicians Fees

Ear surgery can be a relatively simple procedure for an experienced surgeon. SurgeryLoans.com can help you find a physician in your area with our physician referral service. The average cost for physician's fees nation wide is $2,434.

Ear Surgery Recovery

Most children and adults will be able to return to school or work in 5 to 7 days. Depending on the extent of the surgery, it is important to avoid contact sports or any activities where the ears are in danger of being bumped, hit or pulled for 1 to 2 months after surgery.

Ear Surgery Results

Ear surgery usually provides permanent results.

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