San Diego · 92130
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Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa
11515 El Camino Real #150, San Diego, CA 92130
Otoplasty in San Diego
Compare Otoplasty providers in San Diego across La Jolla, Carlsbad, Del Mar, and neighboring areas, with typical local pricing and public Google ratings for each one. See the range before you call.
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Otoplasty in San Diego typically costs $4,800-$8,400 per treatment ($4,800-$8,400).
Top Otoplasty providers in San Diego
San Diego · 92109
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Center for Cosmetic Surgery: Sassan Alavi, MD
3023 Bunker Hill St UNIT 204, San Diego, CA, 92109
San Diego · 92122
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Restore SD Plastic Surgery: Katerina Gallus, MD, FACS
8899 University Center Ln UNIT 200, San Diego, CA, 92122
La Jolla · 92037
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Malone Facial Plastic Surgery
4150 Regents Park Row UNIT 280, La Jolla, CA, 92037
San Diego · 92121
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Dr. Ron Soltero FACS
4510 Executive Dr #105, San Diego, CA 92121
Carlsbad · 92010
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Iconic Plastic Surgery
3144 El Camino Real #200, Carlsbad, CA 92010
San Diego · 92103
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Evolve Aesthetic Surgery
3969 Fourth Ave Suite 204, San Diego, CA, 92103
San Diego · 92123
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Jason D. Toranto, MD, FACS
5395 Ruffin Rd # 102, San Diego, CA, 92123
La Mesa · 91942
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Chua Plastic Surgery
8200 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa
This page lists 9 Otoplasty providers across La Jolla, Carlsbad, La Mesa and nearby areas. All of them have public Google ratings shown above.
Pricing shown is estimated based on San Diego regional averages unless marked "Provider verified." Ratings and review counts are public Google ratings. Always confirm pricing directly with the provider.
What is an Otoplasty?
Otoplasty reshapes and repositions ears that stick out, are unusually large, or are misshapen. Working through an incision hidden behind the ear, the surgeon reshapes the cartilage and places permanent sutures that hold the ear closer to the head and recreate the natural fold. The change is visible as soon as the dressing comes off.
It is a same-day procedure, local anesthetic with sedation for most adults, general anesthesia for children. Ears reach close to adult size early in childhood, so surgeons often consider otoplasty from around age five, and many families choose to do it before a child starts school. There is no upper age limit.
It is not earlobe repair, which is a separate minor office procedure for torn or stretched lobes, and it is not medical ear surgery for hearing or infection, which belongs to an ENT. Cosmetic ear pinning is its own procedure with its own price.
How much does an Otoplasty cost in San Diego?
Otoplasty in San Diego typically starts at $4,800 for both ears and ranges up to $8,400 depending on complexity and anesthesia.
Both ears
The standard case
Starting at $4,000
Single ear
Correcting asymmetry
$2,500‑$4,000
Under general anesthesia
Standard for children
$5,500‑$7,000
Last updated August 2026. Estimates reflect San Diego regional averages and Get Clear Beauty provider data — read how we estimate prices.
What to ask your provider
- Is the shape issue in the fold of the cartilage, the bowl of the ear, or both?
- Local anesthetic with sedation, or general, and why for my case?
- How do you guard against over-correction, so the ears do not look pinned?
- How long will I wear the headband at night, and what happens if I skip it?
- What is your plan if one ear settles differently from the other?
- I scar with keloids, how does that change my risk behind the ear?
Frequently asked questions
What age can this be done?
Ears reach close to adult size early in childhood, so surgeons will often consider otoplasty from around age five, and many families do it before a child starts school. There is no upper limit. Adults have the procedure regularly, often under local anesthetic with sedation rather than general anesthesia.
Will my ears stick out again over time?
The correction is designed to be permanent, but some relapse is possible, particularly in the first weeks while everything heals. This is why surgeons insist on a protective headband at night for several weeks. Following that instruction is the single biggest thing you control in the outcome.
Where is the scar?
In the crease behind the ear, where it is hidden against the head and not visible from the front. It is usually a fine line once healed. If you have a history of keloid scarring, tell your surgeon before booking, because that changes the plan.
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