Microsuction
Most popular way to remove ear wax due to it's comfort, speed and safety
Highly effective
Uses a small microscope to visualise your ear canal
Wax is then removed using a suction instrument
Irrigation
Also known as 'ear syringing'
Uses pressurised warm water from either a syringe or irrigator
Ear wax is dislodged and falls out of your canal with the water
We will only use irrigation if microsuction is unsucessful
You should not opt for irrigation if any of the following apply, however you can still chose microsuction if:
You have a hole in your ear drum or have had previous surgery on your ear drum
You have any anatomical abnormalities (eg congenital issues, scar tissue etc) that may trap water in your canal
Please note - prior to your microsuction appointment you need to have used 3-5 days of wax softening drops. Please use olive oil ear drops (Earol) . This is available over the counter in many pharmacies or supermarkets.
Before and after photodocumentation
During your consultation you can ask to see before and after photos of your ear wax removal
Meet Nina
Nina has over 23 years (and counting) of NHS experience as a health care professional. She has worked in various GP practices across Richmond, Esher and Surbiton. Over the past 8 years she's also been dewaxing ears with hundreds of happy patients!
