- Southampton, Hampshire, UK
Welcome To Restore Hearing
Ear Wax Removal Specialist
At Restore Hearing, we believe that everyone deserves to experience the full spectrum of sounds that life has to offer. Whether it’s the laughter of a loved one, the rustle of leaves, or the melodies of your favorite music, we are dedicated to helping you regain and enhance your hearing abilities.
What We Do
Ear Wax Removal
We take extra care to clean any wax or infection discharge out of the ear canal with a suction device.
Children’s Ear Wax Removal
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About Us
Shindler Sandhu, H.A.D., BSHAA. is a highly experienced Audiologist who is registered with the Health Professions Council. He trained, and now works in both the public (NHS) and private sectors. “His Restore Hearing Practice operates Southampton, and he is also happy to make a home visit which can usually be arranged within 24 hours.
Shindler may be able to offer a same day appointment.
What We Offer
Ideally we will be using a process known as micro-suction which is far safer than syringing. It is unusual for us to have to ask you to put drops in your ears before treatment to soften the wax. This means that most of our patients leave after their first visit with their hearing restored.
Micro suction Ear Wax Removal
Microsuction is a procedure that uses a gentle suction to remove wax from the ear.
Using specialist equipment, I can see directly into the ear canal and use a sterile suction tip to gently remove the wax.
Microsuction is one of the safest and most comfortable methods to remove ear wax. It is a procedure that uses gentle suction to remove excessive or stubborn wax from the ears.
Microsuction is the newest gold standard method for wax removal where no water is used in the procedure reducing the risk of infections and damage to the eardrum.
Microsuction allows me to clearly see the ear canal during the full procedure which creates a much faster than previous methods of wax removal.
Water Irrigation Ear Wax Removal
Ear irrigation involves using a pressurised flow of water to remove the build-up of ear wax. This is a straightforward procedure where a controlled flow of water, at body temperature, is squirted into the ear through a purpose-made machine (an electronic ear irrigator) or spray wash bottle. To ensure that the ear cannot be damaged, the electronic irrigator has a variable pressure control so that irrigation can begin at the lowest pressure.
Under the gentle force of the water, the ear wax is softened and dislodged and the wax is carried out of the ear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ear Wax Removal FAQ's:
Ear wax is a natural product made up in the ears. It consists of dust, old skin, and oil secretions from the gland. Its sticky nature helps protect the ear and prevent infections. Small amounts of wax in the ear are normal and expected.
If your ears are blocked with ear wax you may feel pain, discomfort, hearing loss, dizziness or ringing in your ears. These can often be a sign that your ears are excessively blocked. We always recommend having this checked immediately so we can advise whether it is wax or whether it requires further investigation.
If you have not had confirmation that there is definitely excessive ear wax buildup, we will examine the ears for free to confirm this. If there is ear wax build-up, we are able to remove this within the same appointment by microsuction.
Olive oil can be used a few days before your appointment to help soften the ear wax. It is not absolutely necessary and we can still remove ear wax from the majority of ears within the first appointment without the use of olive oil drops. If the wax is very stubborn and we are unable to remove it in the first appointment, we will rebook you for a free follow up appointment. Please do not use olive oil if you have a perforation in the ear drum.
Please allow 30 – 45 minutes depending on the amount of wax.
Location & Pricing
- Location: Upper Shirley, Southampton
Pricing
- One Ear: £60
- Both Ear: £70
Please note that you will NOT be charged if there is no wax present.
- Home visits around Southampton, Romsey, North Baddesley, Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford, Winchester and Hedge End can be arranged at a minimum fee of £100.
- Payment at your appointment can be made by cash or card.
£60
One Ear
Please note that you will NOT be charged if there is no wax present.
- Home visits around Southampton, Romsey, North Baddesley, Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford, Winchester and Hedge End can be arranged at a minimum fee of £100.
- Payment at your appointment can be made by cash or card.
£70
Both Ears
Please note that you will NOT be charged if there is no wax present.
- Home visits around Southampton, Romsey, North Baddesley, Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford, Winchester and Hedge End can be arranged at a minimum fee of £100.
- Payment at your appointment can be made by cash or card.
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