Ahh, that’s better
Blocked ears? Microsuction gently removes excess wax with a small medical vacuum. It’s one of the safest and most comfortable methods available, and you can hear the difference straight away.
- Private
- Microsuction
- Ear check £20
ahh, that’s better
Prices
- Ear checkone or both ears£20
- Ear wax removal (microsuction)both ears, after an ear check£50
Before your appointment
- 1Soften the wax
Use olive oil drops 2 to 4 times a day for 7 to 10 days before your visit, following the instructions. An olive oil ear spray, sold in the pharmacy, works too.
- 2Hearing aids
Don’t wear hearing aids after putting olive oil in your ears, as it can damage them.
- 3Stop if it tastes odd
A foul taste after using olive oil can mean a perforated eardrum. Stop straight away and speak to your GP.
These need a doctor rather than wax removal. Contact your GP, or call NHS 111.
Book online
Pick a day and a time that suits you, and you’ll get a confirmation straight away. Prefer to talk? Call 0116 276 7914.
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Common questions
How much is ear wax removal?
An ear check is £20 and microsuction ear wax removal is £50.
Does microsuction hurt?
It’s gentle and usually comfortable. Softening the wax with olive oil for 7 to 10 days beforehand helps.
How do I prepare?
Use olive oil drops 2 to 4 times a day for 7 to 10 days before your appointment, and don’t wear hearing aids after using them.
Page last reviewed 7 November 2026 by Nabeel Amirudin (GPhC 2087856), superintendent pharmacist. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Ask our pharmacist about your own situation.