Ear Wax Removal By Expert Audiologists

For new patients, microsuction ear wax removal costs £65 at all three of our clinics — London (Wimpole Street), Eastcote and Brentwood — with both ears included. The price covers the full appointment — otoscopy, removal from one or both ears, and a final check — and includes a free re-check if the wax isn’t fully cleared first time. And if we find no wax at all, there is no charge.

Anyone visiting VIP Hearing Solutions for the first time. The £65 new-patient price is a standing price — not a limited-time offer — and it includes microsuction for both ears at any of our three clinics. If you have visited us before, your clinic will confirm the price when you book.

No. Microsuction is gentle and most patients find it completely comfortable. You will hear a whooshing sound as the wax is removed, but there is no pressure, no water and no mess. It is far more comfortable than old-fashioned ear syringing.

Around 30 minutes. That includes a careful look in the ear with an otoscope, the microsuction itself, and a final check to confirm the canal is clear. Most patients hear clearly again straight away.

Microsuction uses gentle, water-free suction while the audiologist views the ear canal under a microscope — so they can see exactly what they are doing throughout. Ear syringing (or irrigation) flushes the ear with water and is done “blind.” Microsuction is cleaner, lower-risk and suitable for more people, which is why it is now the preferred method.

Often, yes — we offer same-day appointments where possible, and otherwise within the same week. Call your nearest clinic and we will find you the earliest slot.

No. You can book directly with us — no GP referral is needed for ear wax removal at any of our clinics.

It can help but is not essential. Putting a little olive oil in the ear for two or three days beforehand softens the wax and can make removal quicker — but if you forget, we can usually still clear it. If wax is very hard, we may soften it and finish at a free follow-up.

Very impacted wax occasionally needs softening first. If we cannot fully clear your ears in one appointment, we will see you again to finish at no extra charge — you only pay once.

Yes — microsuction is generally the recommended method if you have a perforation, grommets or a history of ear surgery, precisely because no water is introduced into the ear. Let us know your history when you book and your audiologist will take it into account.

It varies. Some people never need it; others who produce a lot of wax, wear hearing aids, or use ear plugs may benefit every 6–12 months. Your audiologist will advise what is right for you.

No. Cotton buds tend to push wax deeper and can damage the canal or eardrum. The ear is self-cleaning; when wax does build up, professional microsuction is the safe way to remove it.

Yes — and it is worth keeping on top of, because wax build-up is a common cause of hearing aids whistling or sounding weak. We can remove the wax and check your aids at the same visit. See our hearing aids and hearing aid repairs pages.

Our ear wax removal service is for patients aged 16 and over — we do not offer paediatric audiology. For younger children, please speak to your GP.

Then you pay nothing — no wax found means no charge at all. Your audiologist will still have examined both ears with otoscopy, and will talk through what else could be causing your symptoms — a blocked feeling is not always wax — and advise you on the right next step, such as a hearing test if your hearing itself may have changed.

We have three clinics: London (Wimpole Street), Eastcote and Brentwood, also serving Pinner, Ruislip, Shenfield and the surrounding areas. Choose your nearest, or call us to book.