You should not choose to have an ear candling treatment if you have had recent surgery to the ear, if the eardrum has ruptured from increased pressure within the middle ear, cysts in the ears, mastoiditis (an infection of the mastoid process, the bone behind the ears) ‘tubes’ in the ears, artificial eardrum or cochlear implants. If you are not sure if ear candling is safe for you and your specific symptoms, seek out an Otolaryngologist to receive a proper diagnosis.