Happy Ears · Woodthorpe, 15 minutes from Bestwood
Ear Wax Removal Bestwood
Patients from Bestwood Village and the estates around Bestwood Country Park come to Michele's clinic in Woodthorpe. She looks first, shows you the wax on screen, and removes it by microsuction or irrigation for £35 one ear or £50 both.
For adults who know they have wax and have used olive oil spray for a few days first.
Among the lowest prices in Nottingham
You only pay for what you need
Michele shows you inside your ears on a camera screen first, and you pay only for the ears that need treatment.
Microsuction and irrigation
Not every clinic offers both. Michele uses whichever suits your wax, or both, for the same price.
From Bestwood to Woodthorpe
Happy Ears is about 15 minutes from Bestwood Village by car, and closer still if you live on the Bestwood estate. The clinic is on a quiet residential road in Woodthorpe with free parking outside, so there is no hunting for a space.
Many people who book have already tried to sort the problem out themselves. That is understandable, but it often makes the blockage harder to shift, which is why this page covers what to avoid before you come.
Getting to the clinic from Bestwood
From Bestwood Village the quickest way is usually the A611, or along Bestwood Park Drive West, which is about the same distance. By bus it takes around 35 minutes: the 141 towards the city, then the 58 Lime Line to Woodthorpe.
Happy Ears is at 4 Marlborough Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham NG5 4FG. Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 3pm, by appointment only.
Cotton buds and home ear gadgets
Not long ago Michele removed a plug of wax by irrigation for a patient from Arnold and found a small piece of plastic embedded in it. It had come from a DIY ear camera with a wax-removal attachment that had been used at home.
What tends to make it worse
Cotton buds push wax further into the ear canal, where it packs down and is harder to remove. They can also irritate the delicate skin inside the ear. Home cameras and scoops carry the same risk, because you cannot see how deep you are going.
What helps
Leave the inside of your ear alone and use olive oil spray twice a day for three to five days before your appointment. Softened wax comes away far more easily. How to prepare your ears
Michele does not recommend sodium bicarbonate drops.
If your hearing has dropped or your ear feels blocked, it is safer to have it looked at than to keep trying at home. Michele checks the ear first and only goes ahead when it is suitable.
Patients who stopped struggling at home
Reviews like these come from patients across north Nottingham, including Bestwood.
"After pushing wax into my ear and being deaf for 5 days I can't thank Michelle enough... I can now hear in Hi Definition."
"Very caring, professional and kind. I felt safe and well looked after during my care."
"Michele was so friendly and put me at ease by explaining the techniques thoroughly so that I understood what to expect."
Looking before removing
Who you will see
Michele owns and runs Happy Ears. She has more than 20 years of NHS experience and is a certified ear wax removal specialist, trained by Microsuction UK. More about Happy Ears
Questions from Bestwood patients
How far is Happy Ears from Bestwood?
About 4.8 miles from Bestwood Village, roughly 16 minutes by car via the A611. It is closer from the Bestwood estate. Parking outside is free.
Is there a bus from Bestwood?
Yes. It takes around 35 minutes with one change: the 141, then the 58 Lime Line to Woodthorpe.
Should I use cotton buds to clear my ears first?
No. Cotton buds tend to push wax further in and can irritate the skin. Use olive oil spray for a few days instead.
I have used a home ear camera or scoop. Can I still book?
Yes. Michele checks the ear first and will tell you if anything needs your GP before removal.
How much does it cost?
£35 for one ear and £50 for both.
Nearby areas
Book your appointment
Choose a time in the online diary, or call if you have a question. If Michele is with a patient, leave a message and she will call you back.