Ear Wax Removal

Our clinic offers comprehensive ear assessments utilising state-of-the-art digital equipment.

We employ advanced techniques such as video and image capture to meticulously evaluate your ears.

We employ advanced techniques such as video and image capture to meticulously evaluate your ears.

In cases where there is no wax buildup but an infection is detected, we can provide treatment options. Please note that there may be additional charges for prescriptions associated with this treatment.

If the cause of your ear discomfort is ambiguous, we can conduct swab tests to identify pathogens that may not be visible to the naked eye. Please note that there may be additional charges for pathology testing.

Moreover, our team has the support of qualified audiologists and ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) consultants who are available to offer advice and guidance as necessary. Rest assured, there are no additional charges to you if we seek an expert opinion to ensure the highest quality of care.

We all get ear wax from time to time, it's important in helping to protect and keep our ears clean.

Ear wax helps to lubricate the ear, traps dirt and dust and helps to provide anti inflammatory and antibacterial properties

However a build of wax can lead to a range of annoying and sometimes uncomfortable symptoms, including:

  • Reduced or loss of hearing

  • Ringing in the ear(s) (tinnitus)

  • Dizziness

  • Pain or discomfort

Ear Microsuction

Many people have heard about ear syringing, this was often undertaken in a GP surgery by the nursing team and involved spraying warm water under pressure around the ear canal to dislodge the wax.

Technologies have changes and microsuction is now considered the gold standard of treatment. By using a gentle suction probe we can visualise the ear canal removing any wax safely. Microsuction is now the preferred method used by ear nose and throat specialists. We can use micro suction for:

  • Impacted wax

  • perforated ear drum

  • previous surgery or problems in the canal (where syringing is deemed unsafe)

  • Hearing aid users

  • removal of wax prior to flights

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We will obtain a thorough history from you and then examine your ears using a digital scope to allow the clinician to diagnose the underlying problem, We capture the images so you can see what we are talking about.

  • If we identify wax as a problem we will offer to remove this using micro suction, to gently suck the wax from the ears, after which we will review with the scope again and capture images to show you the difference.

  • The procedure is performed slowly and should not cause any discomfort

  • You need to allow at least 30 minutes for your consultation, occasionally you may need to come back at a later date for follow up treatment.

  • Microsuction does not require days, or weeks, of softening drops like syringing does, but we do advise using softening drops, such as olive oil ear drops, for 24-48 hours prior to your appointment

  • Each patient will attend for an initial consultation, during which a history will be taken and an examination of the ears undertaken using digital equipment. Photos and videos will be captured during this appointment. The cost for the initial consultation is £25

    If wax is discovered we charge an additional fee to remove this:

    Single ear microsuction £40

    Both ears microuction £60

    If no wax is present no additional fees are chargeable.

    If other issues are identified during your consultation, such as infection we will discuss this with you, and if appropriate offer a treatment plan, additional costs will apply but will be discussed with you.