What is microsuction?
Microsuction removes ear wax with a fine suction tube. Our clinicians can see into your ear canal the whole time, so the wax comes out carefully and under control.
How it works
Three simple tools, used with care
A clear, close view
Your clinician wears magnifying glasses with a built-in light. This gives a detailed view right down to the eardrum.
A small funnel
A speculum sits just inside your ear. It holds the canal open and protects the skin while we work.
Gentle suction
A very fine tube lifts the wax out. Your clinician controls the suction and watches every step.
Why microsuction
A dry, precise way to clear wax
- No water is squirted into your ear, unlike syringing.
- You do not usually need weeks of oil drops first.
- Everything is done in clear view, so it is very precise.
- Microsuction is recommended in NHS guidance for ear wax removal.
What it feels like
What to expect
You may feel a cool draught as air is drawn into the ear. The suction can be noisy, with the odd pop or squeak as wax moves up the tube. That is normal and does not harm your hearing.
We talk you through each step and check you are comfortable. You can ask us to pause at any time.
Before you book
Is microsuction right for you?
Our ear wax clinic is for adults. Most people can have microsuction, but some ears need a quick chat first.
- a perforated eardrum or a mastoid cavity
- an ear infection right now
- had ear surgery in the last few weeks
Call 01752 938102 and we will talk it through with you.
Ready to hear clearly again?
Book online in a few clicks, or call us on 01752 938102.