F.A.Qs
No. Whilst a lot of people recommend using wax-softening products, we don’t believe this is essential. Certainly using one doesn’t usually do any harm, but we see all different types of wax and are usually able to remove even the most stubborn blockages from ear canals.
We have noticed that the canal walls of people that have used softeners are usually far more irritated and inflamed after we have removed all the wax than those that do not use them, so this is something to consider when you make a decision about whether to use them.
At this time we are not Medicare providers, so are unable to offer a rebate.
This really depends on your individual policy. At this time, we don’t have any associations with any health insurance providers, so please speak to your provider for information on this.
Micro-suction is one of the techniques we use, but whether this technique is going to be the best one for you depends on a number of factors. Your ear hygienist will discuss this in more detail with you during your consultation.
Unless there are specific considerations, only one visit is required.
Some people enjoy ear wax removal treatments. Others find they have extremely sensitive ears and experience discomfort during the procedure. How you will react is difficult for us to predict, but we always take as much care as we can to be as gentle as possible.
After your first visit, unless you feel your ears are blocked sooner we recommend returning after six months. This way we can take new photos of your ears and you can see for yourself how quickly the wax builds up in your ears.
Ear wax production varies from one person to the next; one person may need their ears cleaned every other month, whilst others once every ten years.
When hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) reacts with organic matter (like humans), by-products that is released is oxygen. This is what causes the crackling or popping sound that is heard when this is applied. The theory is that this release of O2 molecules creates a mechanical action to shift the wax. There is very little evidence to support this theory, which is why we don’t tend to bother with it.
Children over the age of 8 years are welcome. Olive oil should be introduced into their ears every day for three days prior to an appointment. Should a child become distressed, treatment will be ceased immediately. If your child is under the age of 8 years, please phone us to discuss before making an appointment.
Our room is really only big enough to comfortably fit three people, so please bear this in mind. We do have a waiting area, but if your little one is on the littler side we are happy for you to bring them in to sit while you have your appointment.
Our fee is per-head, regardless of how many ears are on it. Yes, you read that correctly; therefore if you have half-a-dozen ears and they’re all growing on your head, we will clean as many of them that need it for the same price.