For best preparation, we recommend using olive oil drops twice a day for 3 to 4 days before the appointment to soften the ear wax. Softening the ear wax will the removal easier and quicker. We recommend using Earol Olive oil spray, when you use the drops, you will notice a temporary worsening of your hearing or your ears feeling more blocked, this is normal as the ear wax is soaking in the olive oil and it expands.
Avoid using cotton buds, as this will push the ear wax further into the ear canal causing discomfort and making the blockage worse.
Yes, we do home visits, and we use microsuction to remove the ear wax. We only do home visits in Greater Manchester and Lancashire area. Click here to check the locations we cover.
Yes, microsuction is very effective and safe in treating ear wax blockages. The procedure is painless and is better than other ear wax removal methods.
Yes, microsuction is a safe procedure to remove ear wax. Our audiologist is trained and experienced in dealing with ear wax removal.
The procedure does not cause any pain or discomfort, we take extra care to ensure you are always comfortable. It can be noisy when removing the ear wax from the ear.
The procedure usually takes between 15 to 30 minutes. This depends on how deep the ear wax is inside the ear, and the amount and type of ear wax.
