Ear Wax Removal by Micro-suction:
At Comforts Hearing our costs are from £45 ear wax removal for one ear and £80 for two ear wax removal. We also provide a detailed report with images of the eardrum and canal.
There will be circumstances where stubborn wax cannot be removed and advice will be given to administer olive oil, if appliable, in the ear to soften the ear wax. In these circumstances, another appointment will be made. If you return within four weeks of the wax removal appointment (not an ear health check), depending on whether you have followed instructions to administer olive oil, you will not be charged for a further appointment. Please note ear wax removal is different from a ear helath check and each have their own cost.
If a further appointment is made to remove the stubborn ear wax. This will be a new appointment and will be charged at the current rate of either from £45 for one ear or £80 for two ears. This is due to our time and resources.
Ear Health Checks:
We also provide a complete ear health check which costs £30 for one or both ears. This involves a physical examination of the ear using an Otoscope and a video Otoscope which takes pictures and video of the ear canal. We look for signs of infection, fluid build-up or abnomalities. We also provide a detailed report with images of the eardrum and canal. Please note an ear check is different from an ear wax removal session and each have their own cost.
Hearing Test: £65.
After your hearing test, you will receive your test results immediately and our hearing care specialist will review them with you, explaining their significance. If you have a hearing impairment, our specialist will assist you in selecting the most suitable hearing aid solution for your needs and lifestyle. If you choose hearing aids with us, we will schedule a follow-up appointment (usually within two weeks) to fit your new hearing aids. Custom-made hearing aids that fit your ear canal may take slightly longer to be ready.
Patient Information:
To safely remove any wax or foreign bodies present within the ear canal, it is important that the clinician is made fully aware of anything which may have a bearing on the procedure.
Your ear wax removal will be carried out by a trained clinician working to industry standard protocols. Wax removal may be done via micro-suction, irrigation /syringing, and/or dry tool extraction – whichever the clinician deems most appropriate based on the wax you present and your answers to this form.
Incidents during ear wax removal are very uncommon. However, Minor complications that can occur, which are deemed acceptable, include minor nicks or scratches to the ear canal, which can also lead to minor bleeding, soreness, mild discomfort and short-term ringing in the ear (tinnitus).
To minimise such risk please immediately notify the clinician of any discomfort or sensitivity to the increased sound level. Ear wax removal can cause slight dizziness in certain circumstances - the client should inform the clinician if they feel dizzy and the procedure should be paused until the client feels stable.
A more serious risk of damage to the ear canal or ear drum can occur if the client does not remain adequately still. Clients should inform the clinician of any discomfort or likely sudden movements, for example, if likely to sneeze or cough. All equipment is sterilised or is single-use only to keep infection risk to a minimum; however, there is always a risk that infection can set in once the client leaves the premises. Please contact the clinician for a free follow-up visit should you experience any discomfort of worrying pain, discomfort, swelling or discharge etc.
