Can I get same-day ear wax removal in Altrincham?

Short answer

Yes — same-day microsuction appointments are usually available at Altrincham Ear Wax Removal. We are based at Timperley Late Night Pharmacy, 250 Stockport Road, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 7UN, and our long opening hours (Monday to Saturday 9am–9pm, Sunday 9am–6pm) mean a slot is normally free within hours, including evenings and weekends. The service is pharmacist-delivered, there are no hidden fees, and the price stays the same whenever you come: £50 for one ear, £70 for both.

Can I be seen today?

The quickest way to find out is to phone us on 0161 948 5066. We check the diary while you are on the line and can usually offer you a time that day. With around 84 opening hours a week, same-day slots are often available, and our evening slots often have the most short-notice availability. If you would rather not call, you can book microsuction in Altrincham through our contact page instead.

• Phone 0161 948 5066 for the fastest answer on today's availability.
• Or send a booking request via the contact page and we will confirm a time.
• No GP referral is needed, and there is free parking directly outside the pharmacy.

How quickly can I be seen?

• Phone us on 0161 948 5066 — we will check the diary and book you in.
• Or book online via the booking button on the homepage.
• We can often offer a same-day or next-morning appointment — phone to check today’s diary.

What happens at the appointment

1. Quick chat about your ear history, hearing and any pain.
2. The pharmacist looks into both ears with a bright otoscope.
3. If wax is present, microsuction is performed: a gentle technique that is usually well tolerated, typically taking a few minutes per ear.
4. You leave with aftercare advice and a clear explanation of what was found.

Most appointments take about 15 minutes for one ear, 20–25 minutes for both. Most blockages are cleared in one visit; occasionally a second visit, or a few more days of softening drops, is needed if the wax is very firm. If the pharmacist finds no significant wax, they will discuss this with you before proceeding. Children can usually be seen from around age 5, always subject to the pharmacist's assessment on the day; we are unable to see children under 5.

Urgent ear wax removal: what counts as urgent

"Urgent" can mean two quite different things, and it matters which applies to you:

• A blocked ear before a flight, a hearing test or a holiday. This is exactly what a same-day microsuction appointment is for. Book the earliest slot you can. If you have a few days to spare, softening the wax with olive oil or Earol spray for 3–5 days beforehand usually makes removal easier, although it is not strictly required.
• Ear pain, discharge, or sudden hearing loss. These need a medical opinion first, not a wax-removal appointment. Contact your GP or NHS 111. Microsuction removes ear wax; it is not a treatment for infection or injury.

To be upfront about what we do not offer: we do not provide hearing tests, hearing aids, home visits or ear irrigation (syringing). Our service is microsuction, carried out by a pharmacist at the pharmacy. If you are travelling from the town centre, our page on ear wax removal near Altrincham town centre covers directions and local details.