Otoplasty, also called ear pinning or ear reshaping, is a cosmetic surgery procedure to improve the size and shape of the ears to make them more symmetrical and proportional.

At the time of the initial consultation, the surgeon will inform the patient on various aspects of the procedure, including its estimated costs. The patient should unhesitatingly ask the surgeon about the procedure costs to make a judicious decision.

The primary goal of a surgeon will be to allow the patient to make an enlightened choice. They will offer the patient the approximate costs depending on their specific surgical needs.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Landon D. McLain provides ear surgery to patients in Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and surrounding locations.

 

Cost Effectiveness

Oddly shaped ears can lead to embarrassment and awkwardness for a child or an adult. Overly large ears can cause a child to feel self-conscious while it may negatively affect the self-confidence of an adult. Otoplasty cosmetic surgery is a procedure that can correct these problems in a permanent manner.

The patient should carefully evaluate the one-time expense on otoplasty surgery relative to its long-term benefits. The costs will be forgotten after a while, but the advantages of ear reshaping surgery will last for the patient’s entire lifetime.

It is vital for the patient to conduct an in-depth cost-benefit analysis prior to making a decision on proceeding with the surgery. This decision should not be influenced by external factors.

 

Factors Impacting the Cost

The costs of otoplasty may vary between practices and even between two patients at the same practice. The factors affecting the cost of the procedure are:

Geographical Location

Practices located in smaller towns in the interior will have a lower cost living compared to practices in main urban centers. This will affect the cost of various goods and services, including the costs of cosmetic surgery procedure such as ear reshaping plastic surgery.

Surgeon’s Fee

The fees of the cosmetic surgeon will depend on their credentials, experience, and reputation in the field of ear and facial surgery. Ideally, patients should work with a surgeon who is an expert in facial procedures for their ear surgery.

The charges of an experienced surgeon may be higher than a relatively less experienced surgeon, but the patient can be assured of safe and beautiful outcomes.

Extent of Surgery

If the patient needs only a simple procedure to pin on or both ears, it may be less costly than if they need correction of birth defects or reconstruction of the ear(s). The surgeon will inform the patient about the estimated costs after evaluating the condition of their ears.

 

Insurance and Financing

The patient may be able to receive coverage from their insurer if they seek otoplasty for the correction of birth defects. But if the patient is not eligible for insurance coverage, they can seek loans from professional medical care financing firms.

The surgeon’s team may be able to guide and assist the patient with the various financing alternatives available to them.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Landon D. McLain receives patients from Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and nearby areas for otoplasty.

 

 

McLain Surgical Arts is a leading cosmetic surgery practice headed by Dr. Landon D. McLain MD, DMD, FACS in Huntsville, AL. Dr. McLain is a double board certified cosmetic and oral & maxillofacial surgeon, offering a variety of procedures such as dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift, Botox, and laser skin resurfacing. For more information or to schedule a consultation call 256.429.3411 or click here.

Now taking patients from Huntsville, Scottsboro, Decatur, Madison, Athens, Florence, Cullman, AL and surrounding areas.