Otoplasty in Thailand: Published Prices, Recovery and Risks (2026)
Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute prints an otoplasty starting price of THB 35,000, and Rattinan lists a starting THB 89,000 (read 27 October 2026). These figures need a written breakdown of what they cover; ear pinning, recovery milestones and the risks below follow the UK's National Health Service (NHS) guidance.
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What otoplasty, or ear pinning, is
The NHS describes ear correction surgery as cosmetic surgery that changes the size or shape of the ears, or brings protruding ears closer to the head. Pinning the ears back is called otoplasty.
The NHS describes a small cut behind the ear to reach the cartilage, with small pieces removed if needed. Stitches behind the ear reshape it or hold it closer to the head.
According to the NHS, the operation usually takes one to two hours. Going home the same day is usual when local anesthetic is used.
Published otoplasty prices in Thailand
The figures below are printed on the sellers' own websites, read 27 October 2026.
Dollars at ฿33.14 = $1 (European Central Bank reference rates, 22 September 2026). The USD amounts are rounded conversions: our arithmetic, not a quote.
| Seller and source | Price as printed | USD conversion | Terms to confirm in writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute | Starting THB 35,000 | $1,056 | Itemized inclusions, the stay covered by this price and the price's validity |
| Rattinan Clinic | Otoplasty, starting THB 89,000 | $2,686 | Inclusions, hospital nights, anesthesia and validity |
The arithmetic is THB 35,000 / 33.14 = $1,056 and THB 89,000 / 33.14 = $2,686, rounded to the nearest dollar. So refer to the baht figures when asking either seller for a quote.
Both starting figures need an itemized quote before either can serve as a total budget.
Ask for the total in baht and a written list of inclusions.
Questions to put to each seller:
- Does the quote cover the operation the surgeon has proposed for you?
- Which anesthesia is included, and does the price cover any hospital stay?
- Are consultations and follow-up appointments included?
- What is the last date on which the quoted price applies?
Recovery after ear pinning
The NHS recovery timeline separates bandage removal from swimming and contact sports. Its return-to-school timing applies to children.
| Milestone | NHS timing after surgery |
|---|---|
| Bandage (if used) and stitch removal, unless the stitches dissolve | Five to ten days |
| Most children returning to school | One to two weeks |
| Swimming | Four to six weeks |
| Contact sports | About eight weeks |
The NHS timings are general guidance. So ask the treating surgeon how they apply to your operation and which follow-up appointments you need.
Risks to discuss before surgery
The NHS lists these possible complications of ear correction surgery:
- Inflammation of the ear cartilage
- A blood clot in the skin of the ear
- Stiff ears
- Ears that are no longer symmetrical
- The ears starting to protrude again
The NHS also lists excessive bleeding, infection and an allergic reaction to the anesthetic as a small risk of any operation.
Discuss the proposed procedure and care after surgery with the treating surgeon. Ask how the risks apply to you and how a complication would be handled.
What to confirm before a Thailand trip
Ask the treating team for your follow-up schedule and individual travel advice before booking a return date. Keep that conversation separate from the number of hospital nights included in a quote.
For the financial side, ask both sellers to confirm in writing the services covered and the dates the price applies.
If a seller offers accommodation, ask it to put the hotel nights and total price in the same written quote.
In this section: ear surgery (otoplasty) in Bangkok. This page is part of our cosmetic surgery in Thailand guide, which lists the procedures by area.
Every page about ear surgery in Thailand
Published prices, the clinics and the trip.
What ear surgery costs in Thailand
Published hospital prices with what each includes, and broker packages.
- Otoplasty cost: Thailand beside the US, UK and AustraliaWhat Thai hospitals print for ear surgery (otoplasty), what US, UK and Australian sources give, and what each price covers.
Clinics and surgeons
Which hospitals and clinics do it for international patients, and how to check the surgeon.
- Ear surgery (otoplasty) in BangkokBangkok hospitals and clinics that print an ear surgery price, with what each includes.
Recovery and the trip
How long to stay, when you can fly and what follow-up looks like once you are home.
- Otoplasty recovery: bandage, headband and the trip homeAfter ear pinning surgery: the bandage, the headband at night, swelling, return to school or work, risks, and what Thai hospitals print about stay.
Types and techniques
How the main approaches differ, what each suits and what to ask the surgeon.
- Incisionless otoplasty: how it compares with standard ear pinningWhat incisionless or stitch otoplasty does, who it suits and who needs the standard operation, the recovery and risks, and what Thai hospitals print.
Frequently asked questions
How much does otoplasty cost in Thailand?
Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute prints a starting price of THB 35,000, while Rattinan lists a starting THB 89,000 (read 27 October 2026). These are two sellers' advertised figures; ask each for the total and inclusions for your proposed operation.
What is ear pinning?
Ear pinning brings ears that stick out closer to the head. The NHS calls this otoplasty and describes ear correction more broadly as changing ear size or shape.
How long does otoplasty take?
The NHS says one to two hours is usual. Same-day discharge is usual if local anesthetic is used.
How long is recovery after ear pinning?
The NHS gives five to ten days for removal of the bandage (if used) and stitches (unless they dissolve), four to six weeks for swimming, and about eight weeks for contact sports. Its one-to-two-week return-to-school guidance concerns children, not an adult's work or travel schedule.
Can adults have otoplasty?
Yes. The NHS says adults can have otoplasty, although it is usually done on children and young teenagers. It says ear pinning is unsuitable for children younger than five.
What are the risks of otoplasty?
The NHS lists cartilage inflammation, a blood clot in the ear skin, stiffness, asymmetry and ears protruding again. Excessive bleeding, infection and anesthetic reaction are also possible as a small risk of any operation; discuss these with the surgeon who would treat you.
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