I flew into Suzhou on a Tuesday and walked into the clinic two days later for otoplasty. Consultation was 40 minutes, mostly through a translator app. The surgeon (Dr. Liu) was blunt — told me what he would not do, which honestly built trust. Quoted price: 8700 USD all-in. I paid an extra 800 for a private nurse the first 48 hours. Worth every cent because the first night was rougher than I expected — pressure, not pain. Three days post-op the swelling peaked. By day 7 I could go out with sunglasses. Day 14 I flew home. Anyone considering otoplasty in Suzhou, ask me anything.