People who have had bleeding or draining of fluids from the ear should not use this procedure. They should check with a doctor. In fact, any serious condition of the ear should be referred to a doctor. Also, people who have had recent ear or sinus surgery should not have ear candling done until full recovery has been completed, about six months. People who do not trust the candling process, or are not sure about it and feel uncomfortable about it should not proceed with ear candling. No one should be talked into it, ever.