Earwax Removal
At the Hearing Care Centre, we provide safe, professional earwax removal from our dedicated clinics across Suffolk and Norfolk. Whether you are dealing with blocked ears, discomfort, or reduced hearing, our expert team is here to help with gentle, effective treatment in a welcoming clinical setting.
Why Choose the Hearing Care Centre for Wax Removal?
- ENT nurse-trained and clinically qualified practitioners
- Microsuction, irrigation and manual removal options
- Comprehensive ear health checks included with every appointment
- Safe, comfortable procedures using state-of-the-art equipment
- Appointments available throughout the week across Suffolk and Norfolk
What to Expect at Your Appointment
You’ll be welcomed by our friendly front-of-house team before seeing your clinician. Every appointment includes:
- A discussion of your ear and medical history
- A visual examination of your ear canal using specialist tools
- A recommendation of the safest and most effective method for wax removal
Your clinician will talk you through each step to ensure you feel informed and at ease.
Our Wax Removal Methods
Microsuction
A precise, low-pressure suction technique that is quick, comfortable and usually doesn’t require pre-treatment with drops. Microsuction is widely recognised as the gold standard in wax removal.
Irrigation
A gentle flow of warm water is used to flush out soft or wet wax. This is ideal for clients who prefer a water-based method or for cases unsuitable for microsuction.
Ear irrigation does make some noise but this is not excessive or uncomfortable. Most people who have irrigation find it to be a fairly pleasant procedure.
Please note that ear irrigation is not appropriate if you have:
- A perforated eardrum, or if you have had a perforation in the last 12 months
- Previously had problems with irrigation, such as pain in your ear or severe vertigo
- Have a discharge of mucus from your ear or have had an ear infection in the preceding two months
- Have recurring or persistent infections of the ear canal
- You have had any ear surgery (apart from cases of extruded grommets which had come out at least 18 months beforehand) had a middle ear infection (otitis media) in the past six weeks
Manual Instrumentation
For wax located near the ear canal entrance, we use specialist tools to lift out the wax with care and accuracy, avoiding the need for water or suction.
Earwax Removal Pricing
Our professional earwax removal appointments are available across our Hearing Care Centre clinics.
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Standard earwax removal appointment: £60
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If no wax is found or removal is not required: £30
(This reduced fee covers your clinician’s time and a full ear health check.)
We offer free earwax removal appointments for over 75s once a week in Ipswich, Norwich, Woodbridge, and Bury St Edmunds. Appointments are limited and subject to availability — please contact us to find out more and book your space.
To help ensure a successful removal, we recommend using olive oil drops for 3–5 days in advance to soften the wax.
Book an appointment today
If you are having issues with earwax, then book an earwax removal appointment
with us today by calling 0800 096 2637 or by clicking the link below.