Understanding the Risks of Earwax Removal

We have undertaken professional training and are certified as competent in ear care and ear wax removal. We will always use best practice procedures to minimise any risk. However, even when performed with the utmost care, there are some risks involved in ear wax removal. These risks include:-

RISKS

Uncommon

• Discomfort/pain (minimised by application of olive oil prior to appointment)

• Damage to skin of the ear canals (minimised by application of olive oil prior to appointment)

• Bleeding from the ear canal

• Ear infection (minimised by water precautions post procedure)

• Temporary reduction in hearing

• Temporary hearing sensitivity

• Temporary aggravation of existing tinnitus

• Temporary irritation to the throat or stimulation of cough

Rare

• Feeling sick or light-headed

• Temporary dizziness

Extremely rare

• Permanent hearing loss (minimised by limiting time of exposure of noise of suction machine and avoiding contact with or trauma to the ear drum)

• Triggering of new tinnitus (minimised by limiting time exposure to noise of suction machine)

• Damage to the ear drum during the procedure (minimised by restricting the depth of insertion of the suction tube.