Can I book Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears) without seeing a GP first?

Yes. Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears) is a private service you can book directly with us, with no GP referral and no need to be registered with a nearby practice. If your needs would be better met by a GP or hospital, we will tell you clearly and point you in the right direction.

Can I have Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears) done in central Edinburgh?

Yes. Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears) is available at Forrest Pharmacy, 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP, as part of our Ear Health Clinic. We are in the city centre, a short walk from the Old Town, Southside and Newington, with bus routes stopping nearby. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Book online or call 0131 225 7770.

Can I just walk in for Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears)?

Walk-ins are welcome, and we keep appointments available each day for people who need to be seen quickly. Booking ahead, online or on 0131 225 7770, is the best way to secure a time that suits you. If you are unsure whether this is the right service, ask to speak to a pharmacist when you call.

Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears)

Microsuction ear wax removal for both ears in a single thirty minute appointment. If only one ear is affected, the single-ear appointment is shorter and costs less.

A clinician examining an ear with an otoscope

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NHS

Availability: Private service
Clinic: Ear Health Clinic
Referral: None needed
Registration: Not required
Where: 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP

Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears), Explained

Microsuction uses gentle suction under direct vision to remove wax. Nothing is syringed or flushed into the ear, which is why it suits people with a perforation or a history of ear problems.

Both ears take longer than one, which is why this is booked as a thirty minute slot. Softening drops for a few days beforehand usually make the appointment quicker and more comfortable.

Why People Choose Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears)

Done in one visit

Both ears in a single thirty minute appointment, usually with immediate relief.

Direct vision throughout

The ear is examined before, during and after, so nothing is done blind.

No syringing

Suitable for people with a perforation or previous ear surgery, where syringing is not.

Told what we find

If we see something that needs a GP or an audiologist, we will tell you and explain why.

How it Works

What Happens at Your Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears) Appointment

Soften the wax

Use olive oil or a softening drop for a few days beforehand. It makes the appointment quicker and more comfortable.

Examination

We look in both ears first to check what is there and that microsuction is the right approach.

Removal

Wax is removed under direct vision, and we check both ears again afterwards.

Booking

Request Your Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears) Appointment

Online booking is coming soon. In the meantime, leave your details below and a member of our team will call you back to arrange a convenient time, usually the same day.

Prefer to Call?

Speak to a member of the team directly. We are happy to answer any questions and book you in over the phone.

0131 225 7770

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Or visit us at 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP.

Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears): Your Questions Answered

Can I book Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears) without seeing a GP first?: Yes. Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears) is a private service you can book directly with us, with no GP referral and no need to be registered with a nearby practice. If your needs would be better met by a GP or hospital, we will tell you clearly and point you in the right direction.
Can I have Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears) done in central Edinburgh?: Yes. Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears) is available at Forrest Pharmacy, 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP, as part of our Ear Health Clinic. We are in the city centre, a short walk from the Old Town, Southside and Newington, with bus routes stopping nearby. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Book online or call 0131 225 7770.
Can I just walk in for Ear Wax Removal (Both Ears)?: Walk-ins are welcome, and we keep appointments available each day for people who need to be seen quickly. Booking ahead, online or on 0131 225 7770, is the best way to secure a time that suits you. If you are unsure whether this is the right service, ask to speak to a pharmacist when you call.

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