Ear Wax Removal

IRRIGATION - WHAT IS IT?

Ear irrigation is a method used to remove excess earwax (cerumen) from the ear canal by flushing it out with water. The procedure typically involves an irrigation device that delivers a gentle flow of pressure controlled and temperature monitored water into the ear canal. The water helps to loosen and dislodge the earwax, allowing it to flow out of the ear.

While ear irrigation can be effective, it may not be suitable for everyone, especially individuals with certain conditions like a history of ear infections, perforated eardrums, or other ear-related conditions. In these instances, microsuction would be the recommended treatment.

Full Assessment, Earwax Removal & After Care £60

MANUAL REMOVAL - WHAT IS IT?

Manual ear wax removal is a specialised procedure aimed at safely clearing excessive ear wax buildup from the ear canal. This process is where tools such as curettes, ear hooks or crocodile forceps are used, to gently extract the wax without causing harm to the ear.

Manual removal is often used in conjunction with microsuction & irrigation.

Full Assessment, Earwax Removal & After Care £60

MICROSUCTION - WHAT IS IT?

Ear wax removal microsuction is a medical procedure used to safely and effectively remove excess earwax from the ear canal.

The procedure is performed using a Vorotek Oscope microscope, ensuring a clear and magnified view of the ear canal. This precision helps in avoiding any damage to the ear structures.

A small, gentle suction device is used to remove the earwax. A suction tip is carefully inserted into the ear canal and uses suction to extract the wax.

Microsuction is generally well-tolerated by patients and is considered safe.

Full Assessment, Earwax Removal & After Care £60

AFTER CARE

At EarFor You West Sussex, we deliver excellent after care guidance and advice following ear wax removal. This is crucial to ensure and maintain ear health.

The advice is tailored to you and the way you normally manage your ears.

General ear care advice is as follows:

• Do not use cotton buds, or scratch or poke your ears. The ear canal naturally cleans itself and when you fiddle with the ears you are more likely to cause problems, such as a build-up of wax or an ear infection.

• Do not use cotton buds, tissues or material to soak up any moisture in your ears. Let them dry naturally.

• If your ears feel itchy or you have an ear infection, avoid getting water, soap or shampoo in the ear canal

• Use a piece of cotton wool about twice the size of your thumb nail, coat it with vaseline and place it at the entrance of the ear canal to protect your ears in the shower from water

• Do not push cotton wool down into the ear canal

• Do not insert any foreign bodies into your ears – such as hair grips, cotton buds or your fingers. The ear has a natural process to eliminate dead skin and wax; by inserting objects into your ear (to clean, for example), it is pushing the wax back and causing trauma and impaction.

• Only clean the exterior part of your ear using a wet wipe or damp cloth

• Allow your ear to dry naturally

• Keep your ears dry when swimming with the use of a swimming hat or headband and swim plugs

• Keep hearing aids clean – wash them with antibacterial wipes or soap and water when taking them out – do not soak them overnight.

• Olive oil ear spray can help to keep the wax soft and to moisturise the ear should you suffer from dry skin.

Cara visited my 90 year old mum & sorted both her ears which due to a build up of wax left her with reduced hearing. She treated mum with care & compassion. Cara you are wonderful! Thank you

Jane Mills

Cara was brilliant. Patiently removed the stubborn wax painlessly. Felt so much better afterwards. Would thoroughly recommend her!

Michael Waplington

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