EAR WAX REMOVAL
Our Microsuction ear wax removal specialist is an HCPC & RCCP (ACHS) registered Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser, with over 20 years' clinical experience, so you can rest assured that your ears are in expert hands!
Cerumen is the medical term for ear wax and it's important that we have it!
Cerumen is a natural lubricant, keeping the ear canal naturally oiled.
Cerumen has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and traps dirt and debris, protecting the ear canal and the delicate Tympanic Membrane (eardrum) beyond.
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Cerumen very slowly migrates outwards along the ear canal towards the outer ear where it eventually drops out = self-cleaning, all very cleverly designed!
Sometimes we over-produce cerumen, have narrow or bendy ear
canals, or wax can become impacted, often through use of cotton
buds (THROW THEM AWAY!!), and the wax needs removing, either
via Microsuction ('gold standard' safest option), manual extraction or syringing (irrigation).
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Microsuction ear wax removal is a medical procedure to remove ear wax build-up from your ear canal. It's a very effective procedure that's usually safe and painless, but does require an experienced and registered practitioner, familiar with ear anatomy, physiology and outer and middle ear diseases and disorders.
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Like any medical procedure, microsuction comes with a risk of some complications, particularly for those with pre-existing intrusive tinnitus, exostoses (surfer's ear), surgical ear history, vertigo, or for those on blood thinner medications. If unsure please do ask!
The most common complications include dizziness, exacerbation of existing tinnitus and temporary hearing loss. Please also keep your ears dry for a few days post-microsuction to avoid introducing any infections