Harley Street and Wigmore Street, London
Verified Hearing & Tinnitus Clinic
Ear Wax Removal London
Safe, gentle microsuction. Same-day appointments. Open until 7pm.
Microsuction Ear Wax Removal
from
£89
One or both ears
Same-day available
Standard appointment
8am to 5pm, Mon to Sat
£89
Evening appointment
5pm to 7pm, Mon to Sat
£99
Do You Need Ear Wax Removal?
Signs that ear wax may be causing your symptoms
Muffled or reduced hearing One or both ears feels blocked, as if you are hearing through cotton wool
Tinnitus or ringing A ringing, buzzing, or pulsing sound that started suddenly or got noticeably worse
Ear pressure or fullness A sensation of pressure inside the ear, as if it needs to pop
Earache or discomfort Mild pain or an itching, uncomfortable sensation in the ear canal
Balance issues or dizziness A feeling of unsteadiness that came on alongside reduced hearing
Not certain it is wax?
That is exactly why our appointments are conducted by audiologists. If your blocked ears turn out not to be wax, we do not simply end the appointment. We investigate the cause using the same clinical tools we would use for a full hearing assessment. Book the standard appointment and we will find out what is going on.
Book and find outWhen did your symptoms start?
Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency. If your hearing dropped significantly over 24 to 72 hours, or overnight, do not wait. Call us now on 020 3011 1280. We will prioritise your appointment and assess you the same day.
Call 020 3011 1280 nowThe Procedure
Why microsuction is the gold standard for ear wax removal
Microsuction uses a small, precise suction tube to remove ear wax under direct visualisation through an ENT-grade oto-endoscope. The audiologist sees exactly what is being removed at every moment of the procedure. There is no water, no guesswork, and no blind application of force.
This is why microsuction is the method recommended by ENT surgeons and audiologists in the UK. The older method, ear syringing, flushed water into the ear canal under pressure without any direct visualisation. Over time, this was associated with eardrum perforation and post-procedure infection. It was discredited as a clinical procedure in the UK. We have never used it.
Ear irrigation, which replaces the syringe with an electronic irrigator and a controlled water flow, is safer than syringing but still lacks the direct visual control of microsuction. For most patients, microsuction is the most precise and most comfortable option available.
Watch
Microsuction ear wax removal: the procedure explained
See exactly what happens during your appointment
Video slot: microsuction procedure video
What Clinical Audiology Brings to Your Appointment
Because we are HCPC-registered audiologists, your appointment can do more
Every ear wax removal at Verified Hearing is conducted by a registered clinical audiologist. This means that whatever brings you through the door, blocked ears or reduced hearing, you leave with the correct clinical picture, not just cleared ears.
If it is wax, we remove it
Microsuction performed under direct endoscopic vision. Safe, precise, and comfortable. One or both ears, standard or evening appointment.
If it is not wax, we find out what it is
If your ears are clear of wax but your hearing is still reduced, we can perform a hearing assessment and tympanometry on the same day, without a new appointment or additional booking.
If it needs urgent action, we act
If we identify a condition requiring further management, we write to your GP and can arrange a same-week private ENT referral. No delay. No navigating the system yourself.
The 72-hour window
Over the years, patients have come to us believing they had blocked ears from wax. On examination, their ears were clear. Their hearing loss had another cause entirely: sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) is a medical emergency. When treated with steroids within 72 hours of onset, the chance of significant hearing recovery is high. After that window closes, the damage is often permanent.
Because our appointments are conducted by audiologists, we identified SSHL on the spot. We fast-tracked those patients into treatment within the critical window. Their hearing recovered.
At a technician-led ear wax service, that diagnosis would not have been made. The appointment would have ended. The window would have closed.
If your hearing dropped suddenly in the last 24 to 72 hours, call us now.
Call 020 3011 1280What Happens at Your Appointment
Your ear wax removal appointment, step by step
The appointment takes 20 to 30 minutes. You leave knowing exactly what was found, what was done, and how to look after your ears going forward.
Clinical history
Your audiologist asks about your symptoms, how long they have been present, and any medical history relevant to the procedure. This includes checking for contraindications such as a known perforated eardrum or recent ear surgery.
Oto-endoscope examination
Your ear canal and eardrum are examined using an ENT-grade oto-endoscope before any procedure begins. The audiologist will show you what they can see if you wish. This tells us exactly what we are dealing with before anything is done.
Explanation and consent
Your audiologist explains what they have found, which procedure they recommend, and why. For most patients this is microsuction. If ear irrigation would be more appropriate for your specific wax type or canal shape, this is explained clearly. You give consent before anything proceeds.
Microsuction
Gentle suction removes the wax under direct endoscopic visualisation. The process takes 5 to 10 minutes per ear. Most patients describe hearing improvement during the procedure itself. The sound of the suction is the most noticeable part. The discomfort, if any, is minimal.
Watch
Ear wax removal in action: before and after
Video slot: before and after procedure footage
Post-procedure examination
Once wax has been removed, the audiologist examines your ears again using the endoscope and shows you the result if you wish to see. You see exactly what your ear canal and eardrum look like post-procedure.
Personalised ear care advice
Advice tailored to your specific ear canal anatomy and wax type: whether to use olive oil drops, how frequently to have ears checked, what to avoid. This is where a clinical audiologist adds value that a standard wax removal technician cannot.
Complimentary lifetime ear checks
All patients receive complimentary six-monthly ear check appointments for life. Prevention is the most effective treatment for recurrent ear wax. We invite you back every six months to catch any build-up before it becomes a problem again.
Prepare your ears
For best results, use olive oil or approved ear drops for 3 to 5 days before your appointment. This softens wax and makes removal easier and more comfortable. If you have not been able to use drops, do not worry. We can apply a softening solution at the start of your appointment. This adds a few minutes but the procedure is still completed on the day.
What to bring
Nothing specific. If you wear hearing aids, bring them with you. If your GP or ENT specialist has written to you about your ears, bring that correspondence if you have it to hand.
Complimentary follow-up included
If the wax cannot be fully cleared at the first appointment due to a sensitive canal or stubborn wax, your follow-up appointment within two weeks is complimentary.
Pricing
Private ear wax removal costs in London
All prices include one or both ears. No hidden charges. Complimentary lifetime six-monthly ear checks included for all patients.
After work?
Adults, evening
Monday to Saturday, 5pm to 7pm
£99
One or both ears · No time off work needed
Book EveningIncluded and available to all patients
Your Audiologist
HCPC-registered clinical audiologist at both London clinics
Awajimijana Otana
Founder and Consultant Audiologist
Known as AJ, our founder holds an MSc in Audiology from the University of Manchester and was nationally recognised by the British Academy of Audiology. He performs ear wax removal for patients and has specialist expertise in identifying underlying hearing conditions at the same appointment. Patients describe his approach as warm, precise, and reassuring, particularly those who are nervous about the procedure.
Google Reviews
What patients say about their ear wax removal appointment
"After experiencing a sudden loss of hearing I was seen at very short notice. The improvement was instant. A very thorough explanation of the process with a clear concern for the best outcome. Highly recommended."
Thomas D.
Google Review, Harley Street
"I came because I wanted a Harley Street specialist to look after my ear rather than a GP. Awajimijana is extremely warm and friendly, explained everything very clearly. I can hear again. Cannot recommend highly enough."
Hani
Google Review, Harley Street
"Quick, comfortable, and professional. The audiologist took the time to explain everything she was seeing and doing. Completely painless. My new go-to for anything ear related. I can hear perfectly again."
Rachel K.
Google Review, Wigmore Street
Questions
Frequently asked questions about ear wax removal in London
At Verified Hearing, microsuction ear wax removal costs £89 for adults (8am to 5pm, one or both ears). Evening and Saturday appointments are £99. All appointments include complimentary lifetime six-monthly ear check-ups.
Yes. Same-day appointments are available at both our Harley Street and Wigmore Street clinics on most days. We are open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm, including an evening clinic from 5pm for patients who cannot take time away from work. Book online or call 020 3011 1280.
Microsuction is not painful for most patients. The most noticeable sensation is the sound of the suction, which is louder than you might expect but not uncomfortable. Some patients experience a brief sensation of coolness or tickling. If your ear canal is inflamed or you have a very narrow canal, there may be brief mild discomfort, but this is short-lived. Most patients report immediate improvement in hearing during the procedure itself.
Ear syringing uses a manual syringe to flush water into the ear canal under pressure, with no direct visual control. Over time, this was associated with a higher rate of eardrum perforations, post-procedure ear infections, and cases where the water pushed wax deeper rather than out. It was discredited as a clinical procedure in the UK. Microsuction, with its direct endoscopic visualisation and gentle suction, is the safer replacement. We have never used ear syringing.
Because our appointments are conducted by RHAD-registered clinical audiologists, we are trained and equipped to investigate the cause of hearing difficulty beyond wax. If your ears are found to be clear, we can perform a hearing assessment and tympanometry at the same appointment. We have identified sudden sensorineural hearing loss in patients who attended thinking they had blocked ears from wax. Prompt identification and treatment within 72 hours of onset significantly improves the chance of hearing recovery.
Ideally yes. Applying olive oil or approved ear drops for 3 to 5 days before your appointment softens the wax and makes microsuction easier and more comfortable. If you have not had time to use drops, or have not been able to, do not cancel your appointment. We can apply a softening solution at the start of the procedure. This adds a few minutes but the wax removal is still completed the same day. If you have a known perforated eardrum, do not use ear drops without consulting us first.
We have two central London clinics. 1 Harley Street, London W1G 9QD (nearest tube: Oxford Circus, 5 minutes walk) and 126 Wigmore Street, London W1U 3RY, directly opposite Selfridges (nearest tube: Bond Street, 3 minutes walk). Both clinics are open Monday to Saturday including evenings until 7pm.
Ear cleaning and ear wax removal refer to the same service. The terms are interchangeable. The procedure is microsuction: gentle suction under direct endoscopic visualisation to remove accumulated ear wax from the ear canal.
Book Your Appointment
Ear wax removal, Harley Street or Wigmore Street
Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Same-day slots available. Both central London clinics.
Evening & Saturday Appointments
After-work ear wax removal in London
5pm to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. £99. No need to take time off work.
Our Clinics
Two central London locations for same-day ear wax removal
Harley Street
1 Harley Street, London W1G 9QD
Nearest tube Oxford Circus, 5 min walk. Regent's Park, 7 min walk.
Hours Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm
Phone 020 3011 1280
Wigmore Street
126 Wigmore Street, London W1U 3RY
Location Directly opposite Selfridges
Nearest tube Bond Street, 3 min walk
Hours Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm
While You Are Here
When did you last have a proper hearing assessment?
Ear wax removal restores what the wax was blocking. But for many people, particularly those over 50 or those who notice they struggle in noisy environments even when their ears are clear, a complete hearing assessment reveals a picture that wax removal alone cannot address.
Our Brain-Based Hearing Assessment takes 60 to 90 minutes and tests both peripheral hearing and how the brain processes sound. It is the most thorough private hearing test available in London. If you have been wondering whether something more than wax is going on, this is the assessment that answers that question.
Learn about the Hearing Assessment, from £199You might consider a hearing assessment if:
- You notice difficulty in noise even when your ears feel clear
- You have been experiencing listening fatigue
- You are over 50 and have not had a hearing test recently
- You are already wearing hearing aids but still struggling
- You have tinnitus alongside any hearing concern
Same-day ear wax removal in London
Hear clearly again, today
Microsuction performed by clinical audiologists at Harley Street and Wigmore Street. From £89. Evening appointments available. No GP referral. No waiting.
Monday to Saturday including evenings until 7pm. Harley Street and Wigmore Street, London.