Type: Surgical
Result Durability: Lifelong
Downtime: 2-3 weeks
Type of Anesthesia: General
Full Recovery: A few weeks to 3 months, depending on the extent of the reconstruction
Average Price: About $3,500
Type: Surgical
Result Durability: Lifelong
Downtime: 2-3 weeks
Type of Anesthesia: General or Conscious Sedation
Full Recovery: 4-6 weeks
Stay In Clinic/Hospital: 2-4 hours
Type: Surgical
Result Durability: 2-5 years
Downtime: 1-2 weeks for craniofacial bone-anchored implants attachment technique; no downtime for other methods
Type of Anesthesia: No Anesthesia
Full Recovery: In case craniofacial bone-anchored implants are used for attaching the prosthesis, a 3-6-month recovery period is required. For other attachment methods, there will be no invasive procedure, hence no recovery.
Average Price: About $4,000 per ear