Residents of Seddon looking for safe and professional earwax removal can visit earLAB Footscray for expert care.
Conveniently located just minutes away, our clinic offers gentle micro-suction ear cleaning performed by trained specialists.
Whether you're dealing with blocked ears, discomfort, or hearing issues, our advanced techniques ensure a quick, painless, and effective solution.
Book your appointment today at earLAB Footscray for clearer hearing and expert care.
Struggling with blocked ears or earwax buildup in Seddon?
At earLAB, we specialise in gentle, safe, and professional earwax removal for residents in Seddon. Whether you're experiencing discomfort, hearing loss, or just need a routine ear cleaning, our state-of-the-art microsuction technology ensures a painless and effective experience.
Our clinic is conveniently located for Seddon residents, making it easy to restore your hearing clarity. Book your appointment today.
Earwax is the body's natural way of protecting your ears, but in some cases, it builds up and causes discomfort or even hearing loss.
Many people assume it will clear on its own, but that’s not always the case. If wax becomes impacted, it won’t dissolve naturally, and using cotton buds or other at-home methods often makes it worse by pushing the wax deeper.
If you’ve been experiencing muffled hearing, a blocked sensation, dizziness, or ringing in your ears, it’s a sign that your ears need professional attention. A quick and painless earwax removal session can restore your hearing and prevent future issues.
Many people worry about whether professional ear cleaning is worth the cost. While over-the-counter ear drops might seem like a cheaper option, they don’t always work and can make blockages worse if the wax is too deep. Professional removal at earLAB Footscray is a safe, effective, and long-term solution. You’re paying for expert care, immediate results, and a treatment that prevents future ear issues. Plus, you won’t have to keep spending money on ineffective ear drops or risk damaging your ears with cotton buds.
Adults: $110
Seniors 65 and over: $100
Students: $95
Children 10-16: $80
Booking is essential. Credit card and contactless payment only at this time.
All prices include GST. If there is no wax present in ears, a consultation fee of $55 apply.
There is no charge if you need to return for a second appointment following softening.
Microsuction appointments at earLAB are not covered by Medicare.
Affordable and transparent pricing with no hidden costs. You’re paying for expert care, safe treatment, and long-lasting results.
Ear drops can help soften earwax, but they don’t always remove it completely.
In some cases, they can even cause the wax to swell, making the blockage worse.
If you’ve been using drops for a few days and your ears still feel blocked, it’s a sign that professional removal is needed.
Microsuction is designed to safely remove wax buildup without needing multiple treatments or follow-ups. If you’re unsure whether your ears need cleaning, book a quick consultation to find out.
After 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.