As Audiologists we advise:

• Not to use cotton buds or your fingers to remove earwax as this can push the earwax further down the ear canal and push it against the eardrum or cause perforations/ear infections
• Not to use Hopi ear candles or other self-removing tools as these are ineffective and potentially dangerous.
• To remember the golden rule: don't put anything smaller then your elbow in your ears!

Always use a professional Audiologist (hearing specialist), who is trained in Earwax Removal and can safely remove earwax using microsuction or other techniques. Earwax build up can cause a dull hearing sensation, a blocked ear feeling, ear pain and further complications for hearing aid users. Our Audiologists use Microsuction Earwax Removal which involves a tiny vacuum to gently ease out the earwax. The Audiologist has full view of the ear canal using microscopic loupes/lights. Microsuction is considered the gold standard for Earwax Removal in the UK.

Microsuction (or ear syringing) is considered the safest option for Earwax Removal. It uses a small vacuum similar to a syringe to gently remove earwax. The suction power is very low and it's a very quick procedure, which carries low infection risk due to it being a dry procedure. The Audiologist can see what they are doing through the use of loupes/microscopes. 

At Hear Again Ear Care, we take digital consent by asking you to fill out a form prior to each Earwax Removal appointment. The Audiologist will first inspect your ears using an Otoscope, adhering to BSA guidelines. If there is excessive build-up of earwax, the Audiologist will continue to remove the earwax out of your ears. We will ensure you are comfortable before the procedure and promise a great experience. We recommend softening the earwax prior to the appointment with olive oil no more then 3 days before.