Ear Wax Removal & Micro-Suction
Ear Cleaning available in Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt & Masterton
(not available at our Bowen Hospital clinic in Wellington)
Cerumen (or earwax) is produced by the ear to clean and protect itself. It’s secreted by glands in the skin that line the outer half of your ear canals. The wax and tiny hairs in your ear canals trap dust and other foreign particles that could damage your ear drum and the wax build up, resulting in hearing loss. Some people’s ears deal with the ear wax naturally but many other get a build-up.
The old adage, ‘don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear’ is true. Not only is it dangerous to stick cotton buds, paper clips, car keys or anything else sharp into your ears, it can also compress the with wax build up as you are pushing the wax further into your ear canals
The symptoms of impacted earwax might include, hearing loss, earache, sense of ear fullness, itchiness, dizziness, ringing in the ear, irritation and possible infection.
What is micro-suction?
Micro-suction is the removal of ear wax and cleaning of the canal using gentle suction and special instruments designed for use in your ear canal.
At Hearing Consultants this is performed under a surgical microscope by our Registered Nurses, with expertise in ear health. Our fully qualified ear nurses can remove your earwax and alleviate any symptoms you might be having. Our registered nurses are available in our Hutt Valley or Wairarapa clinics.
Why use micro-suction to remove ear wax?
Micro-suctioning of the ear canals is the recommended method of removing wax and/or debris from the ear as it is much safer and more effective than other methods.
Ear syringing with water forced into the ear canals under pressure is not advised, due to the risks of ear drum perforation and irritation caused to the skin of the ear by the water. To get your ears cleaned safely, always trust a trained ear nurse using modern technology and techniques.
Call the Hearing Consultants reception to make an appointment at our Hutt Valley or Wairarapa Clinics.
How do you know if you need micro-suction ear wax removal?
You will benefit from micro-suction if you:
- feel your ears are blocked
- have experienced a loss in hearing
- have a history of wax build up
- experience tinnitus
- experience any balance disorder
- have had previously ear surgery
- have sensitive ears including itchy ears
Book Your Ear Wax Removal Assessment
Send us a brief message and we will contact you directly to discuss a suitable day and time that works for you.
Please use 2 drops of olive oil in each ear for 2 nights prior to your micro-suction appointment.
This will help with the removal of your ear wax.