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If your ears feel blocked, or full, or you’re experiencing uncomfortable sensations, you might be recommended microsuction. The technique uses a microscope and a gentle suction tube to remove excess earwax from the canal. But how should you prepare for the appointment to ensure your desired outcomes are achieved?
Because microsuction uses a gentle suction tube to remove the wax, it is done most effectively when earwax is soft. Using eardrops to soften the earwax a few days ahead of your appointment will facilitate the procedure.
To safely soften earwax before your appointment, we recommend using one of the following:
If you’re still unsure about what to use to soften your earwax, feel free to get in touch with our audiologists, who will be happy to advise.
Please do not use general household oils that aren’t listed above, and avoid using eardrops if you have an ear infection or perforated eardrum.
To administer your eardrops, simply lie on your side (working with one ear at a time to avoid mess!) and pull your ear up and back as you administer the eardrops. This ensures that the liquid reaches the bottom of the canal.
After administering the eardrops, make sure to lay on your side for at least 2 minutes, to allow the oil to move through your ear canal.
Top tip: Massage the entrance to your ear canal after administering the drops, as this encourages the liquid to move further into your ear.
Generally, eardrops of most kinds are safe to use as long as your eardrum is intact. If you have a perforated eardrum or an ear infection, do not under any circumstances use eardrops. This will only worsen the pain and potentially cause inflammation in the middle ear. If you are not sure whether your eardrum is damaged or not, it’s best to stay away from eardrops until told otherwise and consult your GP.
Microsuction is one of the safest earwax removal techniques available today, and it’s particularly useful for children over six years of age who are experiencing blockages or pain. Microsuction can be performed within 30 minutes, which is great for kids who may not enjoy sitting still for long periods of time! However, to ensure the procedure goes smoothly, your child must remain calm and still for our medical professionals to carry out the wax removal.
Our qualified Paediatric Audiologist, Zahrah Jaunmahomed, has years of experience working with children and young adults. We are equipped to put your little ones at ease in a calm and empathetic manner and we sometimes use distraction tools such as screens and sensory toys to help the child remain still.
Below we’ve outlined some of our top tips that you can follow as a guardian, to help the procedure go quickly and smoothly:
To administer your eardrops, simply lie on your side (working with one ear at a time to avoid mess!) and pull your ear up and back as you administer the eardrops. This ensures that the liquid reaches the bottom of the canal.
After administering the eardrops, make sure to lay on your side for at least 2 minutes, to allow the oil to move through your ear canal.
Top tip: Massage the entrance to your ear canal after administering the drops, as this encourages the liquid to move further into your ear.
Generally, the microsuction procedure is the same for both children and adults. Both use an oto-endoscope specifically designed to provide a clear view of the ear canal, with a bright light and high-definition camera, while earwax is removed through a gentle suction.
Due to the smaller size of a child’s ear canal, appointments with us might take slightly longer than a typical visit, which can last anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour. As mentioned above, a child’s appointment may include the use of sensory toys or screens to keep your child distracted (and still!).
Our endoscopic microsuction service focuses on meeting the needs of the adults and children who visit our clinic. We’ll complete a few steps before, during, and after the appointment to ensure the effective removal of the earwax. Here’s what you should expect:
If no earwax is found in you or your child’s ear during the appointment, don’t worry! You’ll only be charged a £30 consultation fee. If you’re still feeling uncomfortable sensations in your ear, such as pain, tinnitus, or fullness, we’ll be happy to advise on the next suitable steps.
Each microsuction appointment is led by Paediatric Audiologist Zahrah Jaunmahomed, who has worked as an audiologist in care homes, a range of clinics, and children’s hospitals, including the world-renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and the Hackney Ark, the flagship paediatric audiology department for Barts Health. Zahrah is particularly skilled in earwax removal for kids and those with additional needs.
If you have any more questions about how to prepare for your appointment, or you’d like to learn more about the different services that we offer, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us – we’d be more than happy to help.
We are registered with The Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists and The Health and Care Professions Council, as well as being covered by Barry Fenton Insurance for your safety and peace of mind.
We offer convenient in-clinic appointments in our comfortable North London consulation room. We currently offer in-clinic appointments on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
£65 One or Both Ears
We can carry out microsution in the confort of your own home. Our mobile earwax removal service is particulaly suitable for less mobile and anxious patients.
£80 One or Both Ears
Our team of friendly Audiologists offers both in-clinic and at-home professional ear cleaning services, removing earwax buildup safely and efficiently through microsuction. Contact us today to book an appointment.
