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Ear Wax Removal in London

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What is microsuction ear wax removal?

Microsuction ear wax removal is a procedure that uses gentle suction to remove excessive or troublesome ear wax. Using a microscope, our trained Audiologists are able to look directly into the ear canal and use a sterile suction device to gently remove the wax. Our comfortable, modern clinics in Harley Street, Winchmore Hill and Chelsea, London all use the latest state of the art equipment for full peace of mind.

Occasionally we may need to use other instruments to remove hard wax, or to soften the wax using olive oil.

The method of ear wax removal will depend on the patient needs, please see our services for more information.

Microsuction compared to irrigation ear wax removal

Ear wax removal is commonly carried out in GP surgeries or audiology clinics using ear irrigation which involves injecting a jet of water into the ear to remove the wax. Microsuction ear wax removal has many benefits in comparison:
  • Trained clinician who can see what they are doing
  • Faster, providing immediate results
  • Cleaner, there is less mess
  • Preferred by the majority of people

Step by step guide to your appointment

Step 1

Medical History

Your Audiologist will take a brief medical history in relation to your ears.

Step 2

Examination

Your ears will be examined and images recorded, using a video otoscope and you will be able to see the images of the inside of your ears on a screen.

Step 3

Explanation

The ear wax removal process will be explained to you thoroughly.

Step 4

Procedure

The ear wax removal procedure will be performed using the methods described by the Audiologist.

Step 5

Review

Once complete, we will take another set of images of your ears, using our video otoscope, so you can see your healthy ear drums!

Step 6

Follow Up

We might not be able to remove all the wax in one session. In which case you will be advised and booked in for a second session at a reduced cost.

Ear Wax Removal FAQ’s

Microsuction ear wax removal is a procedure that uses gentle suction to remove excessive or troublesome ear wax. Using a microscope, our trained Audiologists are able to look directly into the ear canal and use a sterile suction device to gently remove the wax.

What is ear wax and why do we have it?

Ear wax, referred by the medical term cerumen, is a waxy substance secreted in the ear canal. The colour can often vary but it’s generally represented as a yellowish orange sticky substance found in your ear.

The main purpose of cerumen is to protect the skin of the ear canal, assisting it in cleaning and lubrication, whilst also providing some protection against bacteria, fungi, insects and water. Ear wax generally consists of dead skin cells which are shed in the ear canal, hair, and the secretions of cerumen.

What problems are caused by excessive ear wax

In most cases the ears are self cleaning with the wax slowly migrating out of one’s ear. In some cases, individuals create excessive amounts of wax which compacts within the ear canal. This can often cause a temporary hearing loss in addition to symptoms such as disorientation, ear pain, tinnitus and a general feeling of unease.

What can you do about wax?

As the ears are self cleaning, we recommend that you should never use cotton buds or insert anything in your ears as this is likely to cause further problems.

If you’re creating excessive amounts of ear wax and have a build up, this is when ear wax removal is required.

What type of ear wax removal do you do?

Ear Irrigation

Occasionally, if the ear wax is soft or sticky, or is on the actual ear drum, it may be more effective and comfortable to use ear irrigation. This is where a stream of water under a calibrated, measured and gentle pressure is introduced into your ear by the Audiologist to gently wash out any soft wax.

Manual earwax removal

Occasionally, the Audiologist will need to use sterile instruments to physically hook onto, loosen or break up the wax. This is particularly common if the wax is very hard or impacted, in which case manual removal with a tool such as a jobson horn probe or cawthorne hook can be used to pull out the plug of ear wax in one whole piece. The Audiologist will be looking through the microscope the whole time so he/she can see exactly what they are doing to remove the wax safely, effectively and painlessly.

Microsuction

Microsuction is our preferred procedure for ear wax removal that uses gentle suction to remove excessive or troublesome ear wax. Using a microscope, our trained Audiologists are able to look directly into the ear canal and use a sterile suction device to gently remove the wax.

Do you see children?

Yes, we will see children, as long as they can sit still for the procedure. The minimum age is Five years old.

Our Pricing

The fee for the ear wax removal appointment is £80 at all of our London clinics.

This includes video otoscopy to record images of your ear drums before and after the procedure and ear wax removal for one or both ears as required.

The time allocated for the appointment is 30 minutes.

Our aim is to complete the procedure fully and successfully in this time, which is the outcome in the vast majority of cases.

If, however, the procedure cannot be completed in this time, due to very hard, impacted or stubborn wax, then a second appointment may be booked to complete the procedure.

If a second, or follow up appointment is required, this will be charged at a reduced rate of £50.

If no ear wax is found and the ear wax removal procedure is not necessary, then we will perform a Tympanometry test to measure your middle ear function and to rule out any fluid or congestion in the middle ear. A reduced fee of £50 will be payable.

We will give advice or arrange an onward referral to an appropriate medical specialist if required.

If you need to cancel your appointment this must be done at least 24 hours prior to the allocated start time.

Appointments that are not attended, or cancelled with less than 24 hour’s notice may incur a £65 late cancellation fee.

Why Choose Us

Our Audiologists are all hospital trained Clinical Audiologists. They have been trained and examined for competency in ear wax removal procedures by ENT surgeons.

At Pindrop Hearing London we use medical ENT microscopes, which give a much higher level of magnification than Loupes commonly used by makeshift earwax removal clinics in pharmacies and opticians. This ensures the Audiologist has a clear view of what he/she is doing and accurate depth perception maximises safety of the procedure.

We use professional, highest specification, ENT suction units, made by Otopront. All the instruments we use are single use, sterile and individually packed.

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41 Harley Street, London W1G 8QH

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748 Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, London N21 3RE

0208 360 2510

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412 Kings Road Chelsea, London SW10 0LJ

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