Microsuction
A fast, safe and comfortable treatment.
A video endoscope is used to provide optimum visualisation of the ear canal while microsuction is performed to remove excess wax.
A fast, safe and comfortable treatment.
A video endoscope is used to provide optimum visualisation of the ear canal while microsuction is performed to remove excess wax.
People experiencing blocked ears.
People having hearing issues.
Hearing aid users.
People who have had previous ear surgery (except grommets).
People currently seeing an ENT doctor about their ears.
People with troublesome tinnitus.
People who are unable to stay still during the procedure.
If you have any questions about your suitability for microsuction please contact us.
Body temperature water is carefully instilled into the ear canal to loosen and remove excess wax.
The ear is examined before and after the procedure using video otoscopy.
People experiencing blocked ears.
People having hearing issues.
Hearing aid users.
People who have had previous ear surgery.
People currently seeing an ENT doctor about their ears.
People with current or previous eardrum perforations.
People with active vertigo symptoms (attack in the last 30 days).
People with troublesome tinnitus.
People with significant ear pain.
If you have any questions about your suitability for irrigation please contact us.
People with wax blockage close to the ear canal entrance.
People with a hearing aid dome in their ear.
People with a hearing aid wax filter in their ear.
People with cotton wool, or a cotton bud in their ear
People who have had previous ear surgery (except grommets).
People currently seeing an ENT doctor about their ears.
People who are unable to stay still during the procedure.
People with severe ear pain in the ear.
People with an active ear infection in addition to wax or a foreign body blockage.
People with other foreign bodies in the ear, including beads and hearing aid batteries.
If you have had ear surgery, or are currently having ENT treatment for your ears, you should see an ENT specialist for your ear care.
Microsuction is very noisy and can exacerbate existing tinnitus; some individuals may prefer irrigation as it is a less noisy alternative.
Irrigation can exacerbate vertigo symptoms and therefore is not recommended if you are currently symptomatic, microsuction may still be suitable.
Wax build-up can sometimes cause mild pain or discomfort, but it is very unlikely to cause significant pain, specialist treatment should be sought if you are suffering with severe ear pain.
Microsuction and manual wax removal involve placing rigid instruments in the ear canal; it is essential to keep still during this procedure to prevent damage to the ear canal or eardrum. If you are unable to keep still during the procedure, we may still be able to offer irrigation. This can be a safer option as the irrigator tip is held at the entrance to the ear canal only; therefore, the risk of damaging the ear is much reduced.
Some foreign bodies should only be removed by an ENT specialist, we are happy to check your ear and give advice, but we may not be able to remove some objects for you.
If you have severe ear pain or other signs of ear infection you should see a medical practitioner as it is possible you may require further treatment which we cannot provide.
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