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You can schedule an appointment to have your ears checked at your nearest Well Pharmacy.
Book an ear health check at your nearest Well Pharmacy
Earwax build-up can happen to anyone. More than 2 million people in the UK need safe ear wax removal services.
You might have a build-up of earwax if you have:
Your ear health matters. If you want to get clinical support and advice, book an ear health check at your local Well pharmacy. In as a little as 30 minutes, you can learn the cause of your symptoms and get earwax removed by a member of our pharmacy team.
Earwax is a sticky substance produced in the ear canal.
It is designed to trap bacteria, dust and small objects from entering your inner ear and causing damage.
If you have too much earwax, it can lead to a blockage that might cause pain or irritation. Microsuction can be used to remove excess earwax from your ears. It gently removes build-up from your ears through a suction tube.
Adding a few drops of olive oil to your affected ear a week before your appointment is recommended. It helps to loosen any hard wax so that it can be removed quickly.
You can schedule an appointment to have your ears checked at your nearest Well Pharmacy.
A member of our pharmacy team will check your ears. It only cost £10. You'll only pay for removal if you need treatment.
Within 30 minutes, you can have excess earwax removed using our microsuction service. It's quick, painless and costs £50.
The service is completed in two parts - an ear check-up and the earwax removal service. It costs only £10 for the ear check-up and £50 for the earwax removal. You only need to pay for and attend an earwax removal appointment if you need one.
Microsuction is the safest and most effective way to remove earwax. It works by inserting a low-pressure suction probe into the ear. The probe will be controlled by one of our trained clinicians who will be wearing a microscope that will allow them to look clearly into the ear canal to remove the wax.
This procedure is painless and does not involve water being squirted into your ear canal, as syringing does.
It is recommended to use olive oil ear drops such as Well Pharmaceuticals Olive Oil Ear Drops a week before your appointment. Speak to our pharmacist for further advice.
Microsuction is safe but you may experience some temporary changes such as:
These symptoms will go away within 24 hours as your ears adjust. We advise to keep your ears dry for 24 hours.
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