Kallistos Earcare
Kallistos Earwax
Removal in Wellingborough and Finedon
Our Ear Care technician is fully qualified and was observed to ensure they meet the requirements of their safe clinical consultation and treatment.
Micro-suction is the gold standard for ear wax removal and we provide this service in Wellingborough and Finedon.
Ear syringing is no longer used in practice in Britain. Other forms of irrigation are still used but they are limited as you should not have your ears irrigated if you have a perforated ear drum, an infection or suffer with tinnitus or vertigo.
Micro-suction allows your technician to remove earwax safely. The technician can also show pictures of your ear canal.
On request letters can be sent to your GP free of charge.
SOFTENING THE WAX BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
In a few cases it may take more than one attempt to remove your wax for a few reasons, but the most common of these is if the wax has not been softened. To make the procedure as comfortable and effective as possible and to prepare for your appointment, we would recommend using olive oil to soften the wax.
Medical grade olive oil from your chemist is ideal for this. Read the instructions leaflet provided with your choice of olive oil carefully and use as directed before your appointment. Your ears might feel more blocked up after using olive oil and might reduce your hearing - this is because the wax will soak up the oil, but this is normal.
We charge £55 for removal of wax from one or both ears however, if there is no earwax on your visit, we charge £25 for the consultation and will carry out a hearing screening. We also provide home visits this cost £70. Both can be booked online or by phone 07877281392 or 01933224454
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR EARWAX REMOVAL APPOINTMENT
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Your wax removal appointment will take around 30-45 mins.
As part of the consultation, you’ll need to sign a consent form before we remove any wax from your ears, examine you, take photos and record information. your Ear Care technician will examine your ear canal with an otoscope and take videos or pictures of your ear canal and Ear drum. We record this information to help keep track of any changes in your ear over time.
We’ll then talk you through the procedure and show you the equipment which will be used and explain how it works.
Once you are happy to go ahead, our practitioner will use the thympa device and suction tube to gently remove any excessive wax that’s in your ear. Sometimes you may need to return for a second visit because the build up is too much to remove in one go, or you need to apply more oil.
After the Ear care Technician has performed the procedure, they may offer you Free Hearing Screening.
If you’ve experienced any of the following, we may not be able to carry out earwax removal until you seek advice from your GP. Have you had any of the following complaints.
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Any pain in your ears within the last 90 days
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Any middle ear infections within the last 90 days
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Any current or recurrent ear infection
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Any past operations in or around the ear
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Suspect you have any foreign bodies in the ear canal
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Suspect you have a perforated eardrum
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Any fluid or discharge from inside your ear within the last 90 days.
You should see your GP first.
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