What is ear wax and treatments.
Our ears are normally self-cleaning, ear wax is also normal and is formed to create a protective layer within our ear canal. As wax builds up it slowly gets moved out of the canal from any movement related to the jaw and naturally falls out or lays in the concha (the entrance to the ear).
If there is too much of a wax build up, it will need to be removed as it can cause pain, discomfort, deafness or ear drum perforation.
We all produce different amounts of ear wax with some having excessive amounts, this can be caused for a number of reasons such as dry skin, dusty conditions/work environment, to medical conditions or even wearing hearing aids.
The good news is, we can help.
The services we offer will allow us offer you a method that best suits you.
**Please note however water irrigation cannot be performed for 6 weeks after having an ear infection, an alternative method can be used instead.
Please contact us for further information and bookings.
Irrigation
A thorough ear check is carried out initially, followed by wax removal using water irrigation. This is a gentle and well tolerated procedure using light water pulses to ease any stubborn wax out. Ears must be kept dry for up to 7 days post treatment.
This procedure may not be suitable for everyone but we will advise you during the examination of suitable.
Micro-Suction
Microsuction is a comfortable, gentle and well tolerated procedure using a suction machine. An ear check will be performed first followed but the procedure.
No water is used during this procedure. We may ask you to use some olive oil spray to soften the wax before the appointment.
Home Visits
We offer home visits so you can feel even more at ease in the comfort of your own home. This visit include an ear check, followed by whichever treatment method is most appropriate.