Welcome to the WaXtract Group

A safe and effective way to remove ear wax. Part of The De Peyer Clinic and previously Barlow-Collins.

Safe & Effective

The suction device acts like a vacuum cleaner, helping to loosen and remove any built up ear wax quickly and safely.

Expert Team

Part of The De Peyer Clinic and previously Barlow-Collins – the same expert team and high-quality service you know and love.

How do I know if I need ear microsuction?

Cerumen, or ear wax as it is commonly known, is a normal secretion. A build-up of wax is more likely to occur in older adults, hearing aid users, or people who have narrow ear canals. Excessive wax should be removed before it becomes impacted.

We use a binocular high-powered microscope for a 3D stereoscopic view, with elevated power magnification and very bright illumination for our ear microsuction process.

The microscope also gives us lots of magnification and a very bright light and therefore a clear view of the ear canal. This makes it easier to assess and treat, and much safer than syringing.

A gentle suction device is used to clean the ear without the use of water. It works in a similar way to a vacuum cleaner and although it can be quite noisy, it is quick and painless.

It takes an average of 15 – 20 minutes to complete the ear wax removal procedure depending upon the amount and consistency of the wax/debris in the ear. If the object being removed is hard, then removal can be slightly uncomfortable.

Our team members will always talk you through each step of the procedure, and advise you if they think it is going to be uncomfortable.

Fareham Clinic

Fareham Wellness Yard, 1a Kiln Acre Business Park, Wickham Road, Fareham, PO16 7JS

Winchester Clinic

26 Cranworth Rd, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6SE

Durley Clinic

7 Mill Court, The Saw Mills, Durley, SO32 2EJ

Portsmouth Clinic

16 Meredith Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9NN