Ear Wax Removal in Eastcote

No. Microsuction is one of the most comfortable wax-removal methods there is. Most patients describe the suction as a quiet, low-level whooshing sound — slightly louder near the eardrum, but never painful. There is no water, no flushing pressure, and your clinician can see the canal at all times through the microscope, so they stop the moment it's clear.

Most appointments are 15 to 30 minutes from check-in to check-out. The removal itself is usually faster than that — most of the time is spent on the examination, the conversation about ear-canal care, and a final check that everything is clear.

Not normally. Microsuction works very well on most ear wax without any drops at all. If your wax is particularly hard or impacted, your audiologist may recommend a few days of olive-oil drops or sodium-bicarbonate ear drops before a second visit — and that follow-up is included in the £80 price.

Because occasionally — particularly with hard, impacted wax — a second visit after a few days of softening drops gives a better, cleaner result than forcing a single appointment. We'd rather do the job properly than rush it, so the second visit is included in the price.

Syringing and irrigation use pressurised water to flush the canal — which can be uncomfortable, risks water pushing onto a perforated eardrum, and offers your clinician no direct view of what's happening. Microsuction is dry, performed under direct microscope vision, and considered the gold standard. It's the only method we use.

If your hearing has dropped because of wax, yes — often dramatically and immediately. Many patients describe a clear "ah, that's better" feeling as they walk out. If your hearing is still muffled after wax removal, your audiologist will recommend a hearing test to identify what else might be going on.

In most cases, yes — but it's important to mention this when you book and again at the start of your appointment. Microsuction is generally well tolerated by patients with a history of perforation, grommets or ear surgery, but your audiologist will examine carefully and tailor the approach. If there's any clinical concern, we'll refer to ENT.

It varies enormously. Some people produce very little wax and need a microsuction visit perhaps once every few years; others have naturally narrow canals or skin conditions that produce wax quickly and benefit from a visit every six to twelve months. Your audiologist will advise based on what they see in your canal.

Yes. London (Wimpole Street) is £80 and Brentwood is £70. The clinical approach and aftercare are identical at every clinic.

£80 at our Eastcote clinic on Field End Road. All-inclusive — consultation, otoscopy, microsuction of one or both ears, eardrum check and aftercare advice. If we cannot clear your ears in one appointment, the follow-up is free.

Microsuction is the clinical method of choice for ear wax removal — low-pressure medical suction applied under direct microscope vision. Unlike syringing or irrigation, there is no water, no flushing, and your audiologist can see precisely what they are doing throughout the procedure.

Yes — it is one of the most common causes of sudden mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Impacted wax physically blocks the ear canal and prevents sound from reaching the eardrum. Once cleared, hearing typically returns to normal immediately.

Yes. Impacted wax is one of the more common causes of new-onset tinnitus — the pressure and blockage can create or amplify a ringing or buzzing sensation. Clearing the wax often resolves or significantly reduces the tinnitus. If the ringing persists after wax removal, your audiologist will recommend a tinnitus assessment.

Yes — routinely. Hearing aids can cause wax to build up faster because they partially block the canal's natural clearance route. Regular microsuction keeps the canal clear and protects the devices from wax damage.

No. Book directly with us — there is no referral needed for private microsuction. If we find anything during otoscopy that warrants ENT input, we refer you on directly.