Treatment Prices: March 2024
- Consultation fee (no wax found/microsuction not needed): £25.00
- Ear Microsuction service: £65.00
Ear wax is healthy in normal amounts and serves as a self-cleansing agent with protective, lubricating and antibacterial properties. For the majority, it does not cause any problems and falls out naturally. Various factors can effect ear wax production, such as diet, genetics, ageing and anatomy.
Problems that can be associated with wax accumulation can include:
- hearing loss
- ear pain
- itching
- odour or discharge
- dizziness
Microsuction is a wax removal technique using a precision, low pressure suction apparatus to gently and safely suck un-wanted or obstructing skin cells and wax from the external auditory meatus (ear canal). It avoids touching the sensitive area around the ear canal and evades contact with the eardrum.
We use our Tympahealth system which provides magnification so that the tip of the fine cannula (the suction tube) is always under direct vision.
This technique contrasts with ear syringing where high pressure water is squirted into the ear to dislodge the wax. Microsuction is a more precise and gentle technique than ear syringing.
Compared to traditional forms of ear wax removal – ear drops and irrigation or syringing, microsuction is:
- Safer
- Quicker
- Cleaner and neater
- Generally better tolerated, with less side effects
- More effective and likely to need only one appointment
- Doesn’t need weeks of waiting for drops to soften the wax
- Microsuction may still be possible for people who struggle to use oil prior to treatment
Ear wax removal using microsuction, is provided by our specially trained pharmacy based in Earls Barton. They will talk you through the procedure, show you the equipment and ask you to sign a consent form before we start.
If you are having the procedure undertaken on both ears, it will take up to 30 minutes. Our pharmacy is conveniently located near to Northampon, Otley, Ecton and Earls Barton. Book your ear wax removal appointment online to hear clearly again.
A comprehensive medical history will be taken.
Microscopic examination of the inner ear canals and ear drums
Gentle removal of the earwax with a surgical Microsuction unit. The Pharmacy team will use our Tympahealth system to exam your ear. There may be an occasional mild ‘pop’ as the wax is sucked through the probe. Generally, the appointment will be painless.
Better hearing and healthy ears
Typically, no further action is required after the ear wax removal and you can resume all normal activity immediately after the procedure.
- Consultation fee (no wax found/microsuction not needed): £25.00
- Ear Microsuction service: £65.00
- You will be required to pay in full at the pharmacy immediately prior to the procedure taking place.
- The cost will include one follow up visit within 7-10 days after 1st visit- if we feel a further follow up is required.
If we are unable to complete your treatment on your first visit, you may be offered a further appointment within 4 weeks of your initial consultation, free of charge. If we are unable to complete a successful procedure you will be returned to the care of your GP who can refer you for further specialist help.
If you cancel your appointment within 24 hours or do not attend, you may be charged in full.