Private service
Ear Wax Removal
Ear wax removal using microsuction, with gentle low-pressure irrigation where appropriate, carried out by our trained team here at West Street Pharmacy.
Why Microsuction Is Preferred to Ear Syringing
- Much lower infection risk. A completely dry technique, with none of the trapped moisture that can cause infections after syringing.
- Ideal for hearing aid wearers. Aids make wax build up faster; microsuction keeps the canal clear so they work properly.
- Done under direct vision. We work with magnification and a light throughout, so it's precise and your eardrum stays safe.
- Removes stubborn, impacted wax that water-based methods often can't shift.
- Quick, gentle and mess-free, with relief usually straight away.
Important: Please use olive oil ear drops 5 times a day for 5 days before your appointment (see below), if possible.
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Olive Oil Ear Drops Must Be Used First
Use 2 to 3 olive oil ear drops 5 times a day for 5 days before your appointment, if possible. After each dose, lie on your side or tilt your head for 5 minutes with the treated ear up, so the oil reaches the wax and softens it.
Not suitable if you have a perforated eardrum, grommets, recent ear surgery, or ear pain, discharge or infection. Please check with us first.
Not managed all 5 days? We can still see you, but the wax will be drier and we may not remove as much.
We provide free olive oil ear drops with the service. Collect them from us when you book.