Frequently Asked Questions

Earwax is produced by the ear to clean and protect itself. It is secreted by glands in the skin that line the outer half of your ear canals. The wax and tiny hairs in these passages trap dust and other foreign particles that could damage deeper structures, such as your eardrum.

You can have too much of a good thing. An ear canal blocked up with earwax can cause infections, earaches, deafness, a sensation of fullness in the ear, tinnitus and other problems. It is important to get your ears checked regularly by a trained and experienced professional to perform an ear health check.

It is incredibly dangerous to put foreign objects inside your ears as it can damage deeper structures. This can accidentally push earwax further into your ear canals and causing compaction. We always recommend to use natural methods such as olive oil drops or other drops recommended by a medical professional.

This procedure is undertaken with Pulsatile Ear Irrigator (Recommended by the NHS). This method is safe and comfortable for patients who are suitable for this procedure.

Patients are asked to use oil for 3-5 days prior to this procedure. This procedure is performed using a machine which releases pressurised water into ear canal, which is gently warmed water similar to body temperature. The irrigation machine has feature which allow us control the water pressure. The whole procedure can take 15-30 minutes in each ear.

We always want to accommodate our customers and to providing the best customer service. We can perform our procedures in the comfort of your home.

The majority of our customers say it doesn’t cause pain and is comfortable.

Generally you’ll apply drops morning and night for three days prior to your appointment in order to soften your earwax. Your professional will advice you dependent on your specific case, this will ensure the process is comfortable and most effective for you.