Ear wax removal by microsuction
One ear – £48, Two ears – £68
Home visits are also available just call, text or email us.
What is microsuction?
Microsuction is a safe ear wax removal technique using specialised high magnification loupes allowing depth-perception and 5x magnification to look directly into the ear canal. The clinician then uses a very fine sterile suction device at safe low pressure to remove the wax buildup.
How long does the procedure take?
It depends on how blocked your ears are. We allow 30mins for each appointment this is usually enough time even for the most stubborn wax.
How much does it cost?
Microsuction ear wax removal (safer, cleaner and requires less preparation than syringing).
- One ear: £48
- Two ears: £68
Please note home visits include a £30 minimum call out charge
Why microsuction?
Microsuction is safer, cleaner and requires less preparation than syringing. It is far safer than syringing because no water is being forced into the ear. The clinician uses high magnification to see the minute detail of your ear and clear it.
Do I need to oil my ears prior to an appointment?
You will need to (ideally) oil your ears twice a day for 1-2 days before the procedure. You can use olive oil, it’s best if it’s warm. For the best results place a few drops in your ear canal, then make a plug from cotton wool and vaseline, this will keep the oil in, leave the plug in for 30mins or so.
What Covid precautions do we take?
Our ear technicians perform the procedure in full PPE and ask that patients wear a mask. Before and after the procedure our ear technicians socially distance as per government guidelines and we clean thoroughly between each appointment.
Use the button below to view availability and book an appointment. You’ll need to enter your email address and phone number to book. If you don’t have an email you can text or call this number 07966 205663.
Why not ear syringing?
Sound travels down your ear canal to the ear drum, one of the major factors of hearing loss can be a build up of wax in the ear canal, when this happens it’s necessary to remove the ear wax to restore hearing and balance. traditionally this has been done by ‘ear syringing’, a method of forcing water into the ear canal to dislodge and then flush out the ear wax. It’s not really the best method of removing ear wax because you are facing water into the ear canal so it can disturb the delicate lining of the ear canal, which can lead to infections a few days afterwards. It also requires 1-2 weeks of oiling each day prior to the procedure to be able to carry it out.
Microsuction ear wax removal explained
A guide to healthy ears
Putting a few drop os of olive oil into your ear once a month or fortnight will help to move skin and wax to the outside of the ear.
Chlorine in swimming pools can interfere with the ph of ear wax and cases infections. Swimming in the sea is better because sea water is more in line with your body. If you get ‘surfers ear’ I recommend you wear a wetsuit hat to cover your ears as the cold wind is one of main causes.
Do not use cotton buds in your ears as it can perforate the ear drum or case trauma to the delicate ear canal. It will also stimulate the glands to produce more wax and push wax further into the ear.
Home visits
Home visits are available, usually mid week afternoons and sometimes evenings and weekends, depending on availability.
Call or text 07966 205 663. We may be in clinic and not able to return your call straight away but will do so as soon we can.