Ear Wax Removal

The quickest and easiest way is to click the ‘book appointment’ button on our website. If you would rather speak to one of our helpful team, you can call us on 07361497692, or email info@wizardclinics.co.uk

We recommend using ‘Earol’ olive oil drops which can be bought in a pharmacy for 2-3 days before your appointment to soften the wax. Try to refrain from using ear drop products that contain ‘hydrogen peroxide’ as we have found over time that this tends to make earwax removal more difficult. There is nothing else you need to do!

Yes! We offer home visits across Wiltshire, Hampshire, Berkshire and parts of Dorset.

As of September 2020 many GP practices stopped offering ear wax removal as a core service. Check with your own GP practice to see if they still offer it.

Symptoms of earwax build up include (but are not limited to): hearing loss, itching, discomfort in the ear, tinnitus, feeling of fullness… please book a consultation with us to see if you need earwax removed.

Most earwax removal treatments are complete within 30 minutes, occasionally, the clinician may not be able to remove sufficient earwax due to it being too hard. If this happens, you will kindly be asked to continue with Earol for a short course to soften the wax. The clinician will then return to remove the rest of the wax.

As with any medical procedure it comes with some risks, as a tube is being inserted into the ear canal, there is a risk of infection and very rarely it could cause eardrum perforation. Our clinicians understand the importance of your ear health and are highly trained to use sterile equipment and correct technique to prevent any damage or infection to the ear.

Most people do not have side effects and enjoy being able to hear clearly and feel well again. Occasionally, people may experience mild dizziness, ringing in their ears.

No, it should not be a painful experience but it is important to note it may be noisy.

It is not recommended to try to remove your own earwax (or get a friend to do it for you) as ears are very delicate and an understanding of the structure is needed. Using cotton buds or hair pins to remove the wax is not advised as it usually pushes the wax in deeper and worsens the problem.

No, earwax is produced to protect the ear and is very important. To prevent earwax blocking the ear canal, do not use cotton buds or put anything in the ear to try to remove wax as it often pushes it in further. Also putting other objects into the ear canal such as ‘in-ear’ headphones.

Yes, but this is at the discretion of the clinician as ear infections may cause narrowing of the ear canal, making treatment more difficult. There may also be some discomfort.

Yes, Please contact your GP to discuss if you have concerns.

We can treat children age 10 years old and above, as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. We are unable to treat anyone younger than this at present.

Ear wax removal has limited side effects, although some people may experience mild earache, discomfort or dizziness for up to 48 hours post treatment. We recommend keeping the ear canal dry for several days after to avoid infection. Earol is recommended to be used 1-2 times a month to people prone to earwax buildup to avoid further treatments.