Ear wax is a natural mix of secretions and dead skin produced by glands in the ear canal. Its purpose is to trap dust and other small particles and prevent them from reaching and potentially damaging the eardrum. Ear wax content varies and is based on various factors such as a person’s diet or age.
Symptoms of excessive ear wax build up may include the following: impaired hearing, earache, ‘blocked ear’ sensation, ringing in the ear, a feeling of fullness in the ear or dizziness. If any of these symptoms sound familiar, then you should have your ear canal or canals checked.
Microsuction at our practice in Southend-on-Sea uses microsuction for wax removal treatment to relieve these symptoms as a non-invasive procedure. Our expert staff will provide you with the level of service you would expect from experienced professionals.
A medical grade vacuum pump will be used to gently suck wax out of your ear while the specialist looks into your ear using an otoscope.
This enables the specialist to clearly see what is being done. No liquids are run into your ears, as happens with ear syringing. This means the microsuction procedure is very safe and also comfortable for your ears.
The cost of the ear wax removal procedure is from £45 for one ear.
The equipment used on each patient, is used once for that patient and then it is discarded.
This is a safe, same day procedure and your ear will be completely cleaned.
A few people report that they aren’t keen on the noise from the suction and the sound could make them feel a bit uncomfortable. The specialist can still remove wax using instruments in a way that remains comfortable for each patient – just let us know if you are uncomfortable with the suction noise.
