***KLAXON*** Just had my ears microsuctioned *trigger warning picture MNHQ*

[FromTheAshes]

I didn't think they were that bad, but wow! And she let me take a photo (my hand is for scale)

That is impressive. Does the world seem loud now?

It seems busier and more distinct, if that makes any sense

Can I ask what made you go to have this done? Was your hearing bad?

This sounds so satisfying.

Wow!

Impressive! Where does one go to get that kind of thing done?

It wasn't that I couldn't hear at all, more that I struggled to focus on a single voice if there was other noise or conversation going on and I was forever saying 'what' even when it was just me and my partner on a quiet evening. I did have trouble hearing my daughter on the baby monitor too(she's three and calls quietly, it's not like I was missing out on full on baby wailing 🤣).

A gp told me before lockdown that I had a lot of build up but I never had a chance to do anything about it what with covid and all.

One call this morning, and three hours later it was all gone!

Lots of places offer this now Imissmoominmama, I just googled ear wax removal and my town name. I think even specsavers do it!

Oooooh this is wonderful! Having my own ears microsuctioned is probably the best money I have ever spent
I share in your joy and delight OP!

I so want my own ear micro suction device for Christmas. I’d settle for an experience voucher to get my ears done professionally

It's amazing isn't it?

Will you use it for home-made candles to sell on eBay?

I'm going to suggest this to DH. I'm sick of hearing the word 'pardon' and him racking the volume up on the telly.

Do they do children? DS's are so waxy...

The clinic I go to does children.

Oohhhhh I want my partner to do this.

I have this done fairly often, I love it but one time the sucker thing got my ear drum and it was one of the most disgusting and painful feelings I have ever had!

Oh crikey, might I need to get it done again at some point then? This was about 15 years of build up from when I first noticed I had a problem.

Some places do children, yes, I think from age 7 upwards?

Aarrrgh I really need DH to have this done, I'm forever repeating myself and he insists that I mumble incoherently. No one else has any trouble hearing me!

If I suggest having his ears looked at he looks all horrified like I've suggested he have a testicle removed.

Is that from one ear, or both?
Inspiring.

The top lump is from my left ear, the bottom one is from my right. They were really solid and round, not at all what I was expecting.

Did you have to do any kind of softening beforehand?

Do you use cotton buds usually?

(apols, am treating this as an AMA)

They recommend using olive oil drops for a few days beforehand, but it's not essential hunkypunk

No thespottedzebra I've always been very careful about never putting anything in my ears because I know it can cause compaction or damage. My ears are apparently just naturally crap

that's the best thing I've seen in ages.

I'm going to investigate for myself and DS aged 7. I have to clean his ears with cotton buds (only the outside, never in the canal) because he is so waxy.