- It is a procedure performed to remove wax build-up in the ears or any foreign object stuck in the ears through gentle vacuum cleaner with the aid of magnifying lens and bright light.

- In some cases other instruments are used to help facilitate wax removal such as microforcep and curette.

-No. It is a painless procedure and comfort level is maintained at all times.

- Hearing loss, muffled hearing, ringing in the ear, loss of balance, pain in the ear, itching, dry cough.

- People who frequently use cotton buds to clean ears

- History of wax build up/ individuals who over produce wax

- Frequent use of ear plugs, earphones or hearing aids

- Narrow ear canal and Hairy ears

- Skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis

- Since comfort and safety are our utmost priority, as long as a patient can follow instruction like keeping the head in a motionless position while procedure is on-going we can proceed with microsuction.

- You do not need referral from your GP. We can assess your ears and decide whether microsuction is recommended or not.

- In some special cases referral and clearance from GP or ENT specialist is required if there is history of mastoidectomy (removal of bone in the ear).

- For comfort and easy removal of wax we require you to soften your wax with the use of olive oil or chemist brand of wax softener at least 2 nights prior to your appointment.

- Microsuction is performed every 12 months for proper ear care and maintenance. In some cases (use of hearing aids, ear plugs, phones) it may be done more often (6 monthly) more so if you produce more wax than usual.