Please ensure you soften the earwax for at least 7 days prior to your appointment. You can do this using olive oil, the Earol ear spray, or over-the-counter ear drops. The procedure cannot be carried out without this prior preparation.

Kindly note that children 12 years and older can be seen for Microsuction. Bookings for children 12 years and older must be made with a GP.

FAQs

What should I do before my appointment?

How do I know if I have wax in my ears?

You may be experiencing earache, itchiness, ear infections, hearing loss, tinnitus, or dizziness.

If you are unsure, please book a nurse or GP consultation with one of our team who will be able to give you an ear check-up and advise.

What should I expect at my appointment?

The ear care and ear cleaning appointment will take around 20 minutes. Both ears will be examined prior to any ear wax removal by our clinical team. Our team will go through the procedure and ask you to sign a consent form.

The ear wax will be removed safely and gently, protecting the eardrum. The clinician will check your ears after the wax has been removed and then discharge you.

Is it painful?

It is a quick, safe and painless treatment.

What causes ear wax to build up?

Ear wax can build up in our ears due to the use of ear plugs, hearing aids, regular use of cotton buds to clean the ears, natural excessive ear wax production, getting older, producing hard/dry wax, or change in the shape of the ear canal.

What is microsuction?

Microsuction is a simple, safe and painless procedure of removing ear wax from the ear canal using a small vacuum tube.