{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":["Service","SurgicalProcedure"],"subjectOf":{"@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is the Cost of an Otoplasty?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The cost of surgery is determined by a number of factors, including the complexity of the operation and length of time in the operating room. All surgical estimates contain 4 fees: 1) surgeon\u2019s fee; 2) applicable state tax; 3) facility fee; 4) anesthesia fee. The approximate cost of otoplasty can range from $3500 to $6500 depending on whether the operation involves one or both ears.","name":"What Is the Cost of an Otoplasty? 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It can be performed under local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia\u2013 this is decided during the consultation. The surgical plan depends on the patient\u2019s physical exam. Prior to surgery, Dr. Prischmann closely analyzes her patient\u2019s ears to determine the extent of the operation and the otoplasty techniques required to reach the patient\u2019s goals. Most otoplasties involve an incision behind the ear, removal of a small amount of cartilage, and placement of permanent internal sutures to \u201cset back\u201d the ear and create a natural antihelical fold. The incision behind the ear is then closed with sutures and a pressure dressing is applied overnight. The procedure takes about one hour per ear.","followup":"Dr. Prischmann sees all patients the day after surgery. This is when the pressure dressing is removed, and detailed instructions are given with regards to cleaning the incisions. Patients are instructed to wear a comfortable headband (which we provide) for 23 hours per day for one week after surgery. This prevents any accidental trauma to the ears. While recovery time can vary from patient to patient, in general, most patients are fully recovered within six weeks.","image":["https:\/\/mnfacialplastics.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/rmgallery2\/RMG0567270088-2509-b\/medium.jpeg","https:\/\/mnfacialplastics.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/rmgallery2\/RMG0567272077-2509-a\/medium.jpeg"],"description":"Otoplasty, also known as \u201cear pinning surgery\u201d, is one of the most rewarding procedures in facial plastic surgery. The goal of this surgery is to set back the ears to a more appropriate position while maintaining and recreating normal contours.1 Dr. Prischmann is a specialist in otoplasty and considers it her favorite operation to perform.","additionalType":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Otoplasty","@id":"https:\/\/www.mnfacialplastics.com\/procedures\/ear-pinning-minneapolis\/"}