Costs for this procedure vary, depending on the doctor, the location, technique used and the difficulty of the specific case. The national average of 1999 surgeon fees for otoplasty was $2,437 (Source: The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery). Regional averages: New England states: $3,070; middle Atlantic states: $2,343; north central states: $2,275; south central states: $2,195; and mountain/Pacific states: $2,437. These fees do not include anesthesia, operating room facility, hospital stay and other related expenses. The procedure is not usually covered by health insurance policies, except for cases of injury.