Hard, impacted earwax can have severe negative effects on our health & well-being.

Although earwax helps protect your canal from infection, injury and foreign objects,

too much wax buildup can cause problems such as hearing loss, dizziness and

feeling like your ear is blocked or full.

With microsuction, years of excess wax buildup can be gently removed – instantly

improving a person’s quality of life.

What is Microsuction?

The microsuction technique uses a microscope to look into your ears, combined with

gentle suction to clean the ear. Microsuction is considered the safest method of ear

wax removal, including syringing and irrigation as it is a completely dry and sterile

procedure. Therefore, infection risk is reduced compared to such water methods.

Is Microsuction Painful?

Not particularly, although some may find the treatment slightly uncomfortable as you

may feel some strange sensations and it can be noisy once suction has started.

However, the treatment is quick, usually lasting no longer than twenty minutes for

both ears.

Do I need to do anything before my appointment?

Softening the wax by the use of olive oil spray is recommended. It would be

beneficial to oil your ears twice a day for 1-2 days before the procedure. Please be

aware, that an ear may feel more occluded following the application of an ear wax

softer. This is due to the expansion of the ear wax. For some, it may also induce

fluctuations in their hearing and mild discomfort or irritation.

What can I expect on the Day of my Appointment?

Our microsuction ear wax removal nurse Emma, will begin with a thorough

consultation. This is to get a better understanding of the health of your ears. She will

then examine your ear canals and ear drums by using an otoscope. These steps

ensure it is safe to go ahead with the procedure.

Emma will also explain the procedure in detail, ensuring you know what to expect

and what equipment will be used.

Microsuction takes on average 20 minutes for both ears. However, some people may

only need one ear cleaning. We can determine this from inspecting the ears and

photos will be taken before, so you can see the build up of wax on both ears. Photos

of your ear will also be taken after the procedure. It would be wise to allow 40

minutes for your appointment time.

What are the Contraindications associated with Microsuction?

 Experiencing balance problems, Ménière’s disease or vertigo attacks within

the last 30 days

 Variable hearing loss (not associated with wax) within the last 30 days

 Discharge in the ear. Discharge that contains blood matter, pus or fluid

 Pain in the outer or middle ear

 Perforation of tympanic membrane (ear drum(s))

 If patient cannot keep their head still (Parkinson’s, etc)

 Hard impacted wax (for instance impacted through force by use of a cotton

bud) – 5 days of oil must be used prior to micro suction being performed

 Wax beyond the second bend of the canal- (due to loss of depth perception)

 Foreign bodies which cannot be removed after a number of attempts

(batteries, insects, etc)

 Vertigo

Microsuction costs £55 for one or both ears.

Please note, a £20 deposit is required to secure the booking. Many Thanks