FAQs

Right here at Abergavenny Ear Clinic. I offer microsuction, irrigation and manual removal at the clinic in Abergavenny, plus home visits across the surrounding area.

It’s £65 for removal by any method, one or both ears, up to 30 minutes. If there’s no wax to remove, you pay only the £25 consultation fee. Home visits are £75.

Yes. I visit patients across Monmouth, Crickhowell, Llanfoist, Govilon, Gilwern and nearby villages, which is ideal if you’re housebound, elderly, or simply can’t get into the clinic.

Microsuction uses gentle suction and no water, so it’s clean, quick and suits most ears. Irrigation uses warm water to flush out softened wax and is a good option in other cases. I’ll use whichever is right for you, or a combination.

Many GP surgeries no longer offer routine wax removal, which is why clinics like mine exist. If you’d normally go to your GP for this, you’re welcome to come straight to me instead, usually much sooner.

It’s your ear’s own way of cleaning and protecting itself, trapping dust and debris and usually working its way out on its own. Sometimes it builds up and needs a hand.

Common signs are dulled or muffled hearing, a feeling of fullness, ringing, a little earache or itching, and occasionally some dizziness.

It shouldn’t be. Most people are surprised how straightforward it is. You may hear some sound during suction, and if anything feels uncomfortable I’ll stop straight away.

Allow about 30 minutes. Most of that is checking your ears, explaining what I find and talking through aftercare. The removal itself is usually the quick part.

It helps. A few days of drops beforehand softens the wax and makes everything easier. If you haven’t managed to, come along anyway and we’ll see how we get on.

Yes, in trained hands and with the right equipment. As with anything there are small risks, and I’ll go through those with you before we start.