Microsuction ear wax removal and ear health checks are carried out onsite at Cubex at our New Cavendish Street, London premises by appointment.
The Cubex Ear Wax Removal & Ear Care Clinic is open every:
Monday to Friday from 9am - 6pm
After-hours appointment times may be available upon request
*Please note that due to the increased time needed to follow covid safety practices and to allow us time for equipment sterilisation between patients, we have a more limited appointment availability so please let our customer services team know if you would like an appointment. Appointment times will likely be longer than 30 minutes, and you will be expected to follow the safety protocols in place, outlined here.*
30 minute appointments
Highly specialised ear care and micro suction appointments that go beyond ear wax removal and includes a full outer and middle ear health check & expert ear health advice.
Due to the short duration of the appointment, we recommend arriving 10 minutes earlier to settle in. You are welcome to enjoy a cup of your favourite tea in our sitting room whilst filling out the necessary medical history form.
We operate a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, we ask that you give us 24 hours’ notice so you can avoid a cancellation fee.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE OPERATING DIFFERENTLY DURING COVID-19 - PLEASE SEE OUR CURRENT SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR IN-CLINIC APPOINTMENTS***
London Ear Wax Removal Clinic
The production of ear wax is a completely natural occurrence. However, if left to accumulate over time, ear wax can become impacted and obstruct your ear canal which can affect your hearing.
There is no proven way to prevent ear wax build-up and we strongly advise against using cotton buds or inserting any objects in your ear canal. However, regular and ongoing professional maintenance of your ear canals is always recommended whether or not you experience hearing loss and especially if you are prone to repeated wax impaction or wear hearing aids. Watch this useful video on why you should never put cotton buds in your ears.
Another common cause of obstruction to the ear canal is when tiny objects get stuck in the ear eg: small insects, a small earring, food particles, cotton swabs from ear-buds. In the case of children, it is not uncommon to find tiny toys, crayon and beads that have become lodged in the ear canal. If left untreated, foreign objects in the ear canal can cause pain, discomfort, bleeding, infection and eventual hearing loss.
If you currently use hearing aids‘ wax accumulation and the presence of foreign bodies in the ear canal can interfere with the overall quality of sound and reduce your perceived benefit. Regular and ongoing maintenance of your ear canals is always advised especially if you use hearing devices.
At Cubex, we remove ear wax & foreign bodies from the ear by using a safe procedure called Microsuction.
Our clinicians are highly skilled, efficient and have over 20 years of experience of working with the delicate ear canal to quickly and safely remove obstructions.
What is Microsuction?
Micro-suction is a safe, comfortable and pain-free technique that involves the use of a binocular microscope or loupes providing a clear and magnified view of the ear canal. This allows us to use fine low-pressure suction that safely removes any ear wax obstruction.
There are so many benefits of using the micro-suction over traditional ear wax removals methods such as syringing or ear irrigation that aim to remove wax blockages by squirting water into the ear canal and behind the blockage, in the hope that the water will build up enough pressure behind the blockage to push the wax out. There is no guarantee that the obstruction will be removed and these methods have many risks which you can learn more about here.
With microsuction, a thorough ear examination can be carried out to check for any perforations or middle ear infections, and the ear can be treated appropriately. This is much safer than with irrigation, where there is no way to examine the inner ear first, potentially causing more damage with the procedure.
The Fee
Wax removal for one or both ears: £85.00
Foreign body removal for one or both ears: £100.00
*We offer a 10% discount to Marylebone residents and employees - please mention this when booking to redeem.