Microsuction ear wax removal at Hearology^®, an experience like no other.

Microsuction usually feels like a light tugging or tickling sensation, and you may hear a suction sound during the procedure. Most patients find microsuction comfortable, calm, and pain-free.

Microsuction appointments are usually quick and efficient. Depending on the amount and consistency of the wax, the appointment can take as little as 5 minutes or up to 30 minutes. While many microsuction ear cleaning providers offer 30-minute appointments, the appointment at Hearology is only 15 minutes thanks to the advanced skill level of our clinicians and the quality of our medical equipment.

In rare cases, it may not be possible to fully clear the ears in one appointment, usually because the wax is very stubborn or the ears are sensitive. If this happens, you can book a free follow-up appointment within two weeks of your initial visit.

If no ear wax is found on inspection, Hearology will convert your appointment into an Ear Health Consultation. We will then look for other possible causes of the blocked or uncomfortable feeling and discuss the next steps. Unlike many providers, we do not simply turn you away without an explanation.

Hearology does not offer a single-ear-only price. We book ear wax removal appointments as bilateral appointments, meaning the consultation is prepared for both ears even if only one ear needs cleaning. In some cases, only one ear may require treatment, but the appointment price remains the same.

Yes, you can usually return to work straight after your appointment. Microsuction is a quick, non-invasive procedure, so most patients carry on with their normal day immediately afterwards.

Yes. Children aged 3 to 12 have their own children's ear cleaning appointment, which is 30 minutes long. Young people aged 13 to 17 book this standard ear wax removal appointment at the adult price, and a parent or guardian needs to come with them. No anaesthetic is needed, and our clinicians take a gentle, child-friendly approach.

At Hearology, microsuction is carried out by an experienced, fully qualified practitioner or audiologist trained in advanced ear wax removal. We use medical-grade equipment to provide safe and precise treatment.

We recommend keeping your ears dry for 24 to 48 hours if the ear canal feels irritated, especially if you have recently had infection or itchiness. Avoid putting anything into the ear, including cotton buds, tissues, or other objects.

Yes, it can. If you have had a significant build-up of ear wax, normal sounds may feel unusually loud for a short time after treatment while your hearing readjusts.

If there's no microscope, it's not microsuction! Microsuction gets its name from the use of a microscope during treatment, and this is a key part of what makes the procedure safe and precise. The microscope gives the clinician the magnified detail and depth-of-field needed to clearly see the ear canal and judge the location of the eardrum. Without an ENT-grade microscope, it is much harder to carry out the treatment safely. That is why Hearology only uses ENT-grade microscopes for microsuction, rather than goggles or other lower-magnification alternatives.