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Ear Wax Removal

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Cerumen also known as ear wax is a secreted substance from the glands of the ear canal to aid protection from dust, dirt and also has antimicrobial effects. However too much of cerumen can interfere with our hearing and also give us a blocked feeling, discomfort, heightened tinnitus and in some cases, imbalance.

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Removing this cerumen via the Micro-suction method is much more comfortable than pressured ear irrigation and much safer, as the risk of infection is minimal. A low pressure suction device and a microscope is used for this method, hence the term Micro-suction. The Audiologist can view where the cerumen is at all times and can carefully remove this using micro-suction, making it a very effective and safe method. Micro-suction is also recommended for people who have perforations, mastoid cavities and regular infections, as syringing these types of ears can lead to further problems.

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Types of ear wax removal methods used:

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• Micro-suction (Primary method)

• Syringing (If soft wax is attached the the ear drum)

• Forceps (Used for dead skin and foreign bodies)

• Jobsons Horne & St Barts Hook (Used for hard impacted wax, pictured below)

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Prices: £80 for both ears/ £50 for one ear

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*Active infection present incur extra charges