Ear Wax Removal

Earwax is good for the health of your ears and it plays a vital role in preventing infection and removing debris from the ear canal. However, some people produce more than others, making them prone to a build-up over time that
can become hard and impacted, leading to irritation, hearing loss, or infection, if not removed.

Using ear plugs or earphones can encourage wax to build up and if you use cotton buds (never recommended), you could be pushing the wax further down the ear canal causing it to harden and become impacted, potentially leading to permanent damage.
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Certain skin conditions, like eczema can also contribute to excess earwax.

Suffering from itchy, aching or blocked ears?We offer micro-suction earwax removal with a qualified hearing care
professional.

• No ENT referral needed
• No longer available on the NHS
• No liquids are used. It’s clean, non-invasive and allows your Audiologist to clearly see into the ear canal.
• Widely considered the quickest, safest and most effective method of wax removal.

This pain-free method of wax removal uses a low-pressure suction probe inserted into the ear, without any water being needed, to remove excess wax and debris. It’s safe, quick, comfortable and effective.
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We do not offer the alternative method, ear syringing, as it has been recognised as potentially harmful by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, and is no longer recommended.
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Micro-Suction is a safe, efficient and comfortable method of wax removal that also allows us to clearly see the ear canal while we work, making it an exceptionally safe process. Our hearing care professionals are fully HCPC registered.