Your appointment
Every visit starts with a proper look at both ears. You decide what happens next, and if you want treatment we can usually do it there and then.
Step by step
What happens at your visit
We talk first
We ask about your ears, your hearing and your health. We explain the assessment so you can agree to it.
We examine both ears
Your clinician looks at the outer ear, then down the canal to the eardrum.
You decide
We tell you what we found and what we suggest. Nothing happens until you are happy with the plan.
Treatment, same visit
If you want microsuction, we do it at the same appointment. No need to come back.
During microsuction
What to expect
- You sit comfortably on a treatment couch.
- Your clinician wears magnifying glasses with a light.
- A small funnel sits just inside your ear to give a clear view.
- A fine tube removes the wax, with the suction adjusted to suit your ears.
- You may hear pops, squeaks or silence as the wax moves. All normal.
- We tell you what we are doing and check you are comfortable throughout.
Straight afterwards
You might notice
- Sounds seem much louder as your hearing comes back.
- Things sound a little muffled for a short while. This soon passes.
- You feel slightly unsteady for a moment from the cool air. This settles quickly.
Stubborn wax? Now and then wax is too hard to clear in one go. If so, we will explain your options before you leave.
No wax found? Then there is nothing more to pay after your assessment fee.
Ready to hear clearly again?
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