Gentle. Precise. Just around the corner.
Blocked ears? We’ve got you.If you’re in East Melbourne and need proper ear cleaning, earLAB offers professional microsuction ear wax removal just a short drive away. No water syringes, no mess, just safe, effective care by people who know ears.
We’re not in the CBD, but we’re close. Really close.
Once your appointment’s done, why rush off? Richmond is full of places worth enjoying whether you're heading back to work, meeting a friend, or just taking a moment for yourself.
Good Coffee Nearby
There are plenty of well-loved cafés within walking distance. Grab a quiet corner, a strong coffee, and a moment to yourself.
Something Tasty
From quick healthy options to long lunches, the area offers everything from casual bites to more refined spots, all within a few blocks.
Clear Your Head
Need some air? The nearby parks and walking tracks by the river are perfect for a gentle walk or a quiet moment before heading home.
Pick Up a Few Things
Bridge Road and its surroundings offer everything from fashion and homewares to gifts and essentials, ideal if you’re already out and about.
You don’t need to go far. earLAB Richmond is trusted across Melbourne for reliable earwax removal – without the chaos of a city clinic.
How to Get to earLAB Richmond
Address
earLAB Richmond:
132 Burnley Street, Richmond VIC 3121
By Train
Burnley Station
From Burnley Station, it's approximately a 10-minute walk north along Burnley Street to reach the clinic.
By Bus
Route 246 Bus
Stops along Burnley Street, with a stop near the clinic.
By Car
From City Center
Head east on Bridge Road and turn right onto Burnley Street.
Parking Info
The clinic is easy to spot from the street and located on the ground floor with disabled access.Free on-street parking (1P, 2P, and 4P zones) is available around the clinic.
Blocked ears? Don’t put it off. Book your appointment today for safe, professional ear cleaning at earLAB Richmond, just minutes from the city centre, with flexible bookings and Saturday availability.
Book nowAfter a microsuction procedure, keep your ears clean and dry to prevent infection. Avoid swimming or submerging your ears in water for at least 48 hours.
If your Audiologist recommends a follow-up appointment, our staff will assist you in booking it. We offer complimentary follow-ups when necessary, as long as they are scheduled within 2 weeks of your original appointment. PLEASE NOtE: Follow-up appointments are not available on Saturdays. Online booking is not offered for follow-up appointments; please contact our clinic directly to schedule.
It's crucial to consider that issues like hearing loss could be due to problems in the middle or inner ear rather than just earwax buildup. In such instances, earwax removal might not be the most suitable solution. The Audiologist will engage in a discussion with the patient to explore potential next steps. This may involve referrals for hearing tests, middle ear pressure tests, scans, or balance testing. The specific tests needed will be determined based on the individual patient's history and examination results.
Earwax is a natural lubricant and antibacterial agent produced by glands in the ear canal. It helps clean, lubricate, and protect the ear, trapping dirt and preventing excess water from entering. This is essential for maintaining ear health.
Yes, microsuction does not touch the inner canal, so it won’t affect your balance. Some people may feel unsteady during the procedure but are fine afterward.
Most health insurance plans only cover audiology consultations and hearing aids, not other services like microsuction. This is due to their fund rules. However, St. Lukes Health provides rebates for our services. For more details, please contact your health fund's customer service.
Adults: $110|Seniors (65+): $100| Students: $95| Children (age10-16): $80. Bookings are essential. Payment is by credit card, or contactless only. All prices include GST. PLEASE NOTE: Even if no wax is found, a $55 consultation fee applies for the time and expertise provided. Medicare does not cover microsuction appointments.
Ear candles are more dangerous than they look. They can cause burns to your face, hair, scalp, ear canal and eardrum. You’ll also introduce traces of candle wax into the ear canal, and can risk perforating your eardrum. Ultimately, research has shown that ear candles don’t work – so avoid them.
In short, no. Cotton buds are most likely to simply push the wax further in. Over time, this can create severe build-up of cerumen, damage the soft tissues in your ear canal and even puncture the eardrum. So as the saying goes, never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear!
We advice not to use any over-the-counter eardrops e.g. Waxol, Cerumol, Audiclean Ear Wax Remover, Ear Clear ear drops, Clean Ears spray, Aquaear ear drops, Audisol earwax remover etc...Usually microsuction does not need pre-treatment, if you feel your ears are severely blocked you may use some olive oil for up to two days before the appointment to soften any wax build-up this can make the procedure faster and more comfortable.
We DO NOT see children under the age of 10. We recommend that children should be at least 10 years old and up and are able to sit still on the chair for 15 minutes or so with the assistance of a parent. Young children often find microsuction more comfortable than ear irrigation or syringing. The procedure can be noisy when using the suction machine, but we can remove ear wax using other instruments to make the procedure more acceptable if required.
Everyone produces ear wax at a different rate. If you’re prone to build-up, you’ll need microsuction more frequently. In general, it’s good to have a regular check-up every 6 to 12 months for good ear wax management and to prevent any issues. We can place you on our recall list as a reminder to have your ears cleaned every 6, 9 or 12 months.
The length of your treatment will depend on the degree of blockage, so please allow for up to 20 minutes in your schedule. Usually you can expect amazing results within half that time.
Yes. Medical specialists around the world regard aural microsuction as the safest, most effective choice for cleaning ears (also known as ‘dewaxing’). Usually the procedure is very quick, easy and gives you instant relief. At our ear wax removal clinic in Melbourne we have performed this proceedure countless times with great results. Microsuction can be used even if the eardrum has been previously perforated. It is useful in removing excessive discharge caused by ear infection and it can also remove foreign bodies.
Most GPs will treat a blocked ear with an ear syringe, which is a pressurised device that flushes out the ear with water. This isn’t always effective, and can lead to infection or damage to the eardrum. Microsuction, by contrast, is gentle, dry, precise and safe – the gold standard for ear wax removal.