How We Remove Earwax
Our dedicated team of Ear Nurses provide exceptional ear care in microsuction ear cleaning.
What is Microsuction?
Microsuction is a gentle, professional, water-free procedure to remove ear wax, dry skin, foreign bodies and infective debris from your ears.
To remove your ear wax, your Ear Nurse will use the following:
Did you know that:
- Ears naturally produce ear wax
- Ears have a built-in self-cleaning mechanism
- The skin cells inside the ear canal function like a conveyor belt pushing the ear wax out of the ear
Blockages can occur in your ears if your self-cleaning mechanism is affected if you:
- Use cotton earbuds
- Wear airpod/ headphones
- Wear hearing aids
- Swim regularly
Genetics can cause blockages due to the ear canal being:
- Narrow
- Curvy
- Hairy
- Excess skin
Environmental causes can block your ears if exposed to:
- Dust
- Cold wind and climate
- Loud noise
DO’S & DON’TS
- Gently wipe the visible part of your ear with a damp cloth.
- Use ear plugs in loud environments.
- See an ear nurse for gentle microsuction cleaning about once per year.
- Don’t use cotton buds (they can push ear wax further in or even damage your eardrum).
- Don’t use ear candles as these have been proven ineffective and misleading (Seely et al, 1996).
- Don’t attempt to clean anywhere in your ear that you cannot see.
- Don’t stick anything in your ear smaller than your elbow.
FEES & Charges
Ear examination and consultation fee of both ears: | $170 |
Government Pension/DVA/Health Care Card/We Care card holders: | $160 (not Seniors Card) |
FAQ
Find more information and answers to frequently asked questions about ear wax removal on our FAQ page
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