Preparing for Ear Wax Removal: What to Do Before Your Appointment Target

The single best thing you can do before your microsuction appointment is soften the wax first. Use olive oil ear drops or any ear drops from a pharmacy for 3 to 5 days beforehand.

Softening the wax makes removal easier and faster, more comfortable for you, and more complete. It reduces the chance you’ll need a second visit.

How to use olive oil drops

Put 2 to 3 drops into your ear. Stay lying down for 5 to 10 minutes to let the oil soak in. Repeat twice daily for 3 to 5 days before your appointment.

You can use pharmacy olive oil ear drops (specifically for ears) or plain food-grade olive oil from the supermarket. Both work fine.

What if you can’t use olive oil?

If you’re allergic, uncomfortable using it, or simply forgot, we can still attempt removal. Very hard or impacted wax may require softening first and a return visit, but we’ll tell you honestly what’s achievable on the day.

One thing to avoid

Don’t use cotton buds before your appointment. They push wax deeper into the ear canal and can impact it against your eardrum, making removal harder and more uncomfortable.