The next step toward better hearing
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Full professional advice
Why struggle with blocked ears, muffled sounds, or discomfort when a simple, professional solution is available? We use the latest micro-suction technology to safely and effectively remove excess earwax, giving you instant relief and improved hearing.
✔ Safe, painless, and effective – no water, no mess
✔ Expert care from trained audiologist
✔ Fast appointments – same-day and next-day slots available!
Clear, fair pricing
No complicated pricing—just clear, low-cost per-ear charges, ensuring you only pay for the services you actually need.
One-off initial appointment fee
£10
then add
£25 per ear
(so maximum charge only)
£60
Full professional advice from an Audiologist
Of course excessive wax is not the only thing that can cause these symptoms so your first step is to either see your GP or get an Audiologist to examine your ears. If the Audiologist feels there is an underlying medical issue (other than simply too much wax) then they will direct you to go to see your GP.
If your GP feels there is a medical issue that requires a specialist opinion they will refer you to the most appropriate ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) department. Never just ‘Put Up’ with these symptoms, they do need investigating as soon as possible.
The Appointment
What happens during your appointment
First I’ll go through a few simple questions about your ears and related health. Then I’ll thoroughly exam your ears; this involves checking both the outside and inside of your nears including the condition of the skin, eardrum, wax, blood supply – in fact everything that’s visible! I will tell you exactly what I can see and what (if anything) needs doing. Often there will be wax present in the ear but the condition and position of the wax means that clearing it out is not absolutely necessary. If this is the case I will always let you know so you can decide whether to have it cleared then, or perhaps leave it a few months; my focus is on professionalism, not profit!
If suctioning is needed then:
You’ll be asked to sit on a therapy table, similar to a massage table but elevated to recline like a chair. I’ll illuminate your ear using a powerful head torch. I don’t use a microscope for this procedure, as it’s not the safest way to perform micro-suction. A small funnel (speculum) is gently placed just inside your ear to make the ear canal easier to see. Then, I’ll insert a fine tube connected to the suction machine. The suction is carefully controlled both by the machine and my fingers to find the perfect setting for your ears.
Because of the suction, it can be a bit noisy, and you may feel a slight coolness from the air being drawn in. This sensation is brief and won’t harm your hearing. The sounds vary: sometimes silent when wax seals the tube, sometimes popping as wax moves suddenly, or squealing if dry wax or skin vibrates in the tube.
How long it takes
The procedure can take anything from 5 minutes to 45 minutes (it’s impossible to predict because of the many possible conditions the ear and wax may be in). Typically you will be in and out in under 20 minutes.
Throughout the procedure, I’ll explain what I’m doing, check your comfort, and watch your face closely to ensure everything is just right for you.
Does it hurt?
Many people find the whole procedure extremely relaxing. Very occasionally it can be uncomfortable due to the shape and size of the ear canal or the position of the wax, but this is not common. But it is noisy – as you can imagine having a vacuum cleaner in your ear is not going to be quiet! The noise can be controlled to some degree using various techniques. As a trained Paediatric Audiologist, I provide the quietest and most pain-free ear suctioning available.
Are there other ways to remove wax?
Removal can be done by syringing – not recommended since very few people perform this procedure safely. The incidence of injury is still too high and now many clinics are shying away from it altogether. But syringing can be perfectly safe when it’s being performed by a trained expert. By ear candling – an wholly ineffective technique that weakly draws in cold air and leaves a yellow staining from evaporation. Superficial burning is a significant risk. However, there are some psychological benefits to ear candling (but absolutely no physical benefits). By curettage (manually scooping out wax) – effective and safe only when performed by an expert.
Inside the Ear
Removal can be done by syringing – not recommended since very few people perform this procedure safely. The incidence of injury is still too high and now many clinics are shying away from it altogether. But syringing can be perfectly safe when it’s being performed by a trained expert. By ear candling – an wholly ineffective technique that weakly draws in cold air and leaves a yellow staining from evaporation. Superficial burning is a significant risk. However, there are some psychological benefits to ear candling (but absolutely no physical benefits). By curettage (manually scooping out wax) – effective and safe only when performed by an expert.
