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Ear wax which is also known as cerumen, is a mixture of secretions from oil (sebaceous) glands and less-viscous ones from modified sweat (apocrine) glands. The primary components of earwax are 60% shed layers of skin (keratin) and 12–20% saturated and unsaturated long-chain fatty acids, alcohols and 6–9% is cholesterol.

Ear wax is there to protect the ear from infection and provides a barrier to insects and water. It usually moves out of the ear canal naturally. However, when there is excessive build up, it can cause issues and should be removed. 

Microsuction is a method of removing ear wax using a medical suction device to gently suck out the ear wax from your ear canal. It does not involve using any water or flushing the ear. 

Microsuction is considered the safest and most effective method for removing excessive build up of ear wax. This is because it is not as invasive as syringing or ear irrigation which introduces water to the ear which can be uncomfortable when flushing against the ear drum. The presence of water can also increase the risk of an infection. Some people may suffer temporarily from tinnitus or vertigo following microsuction. Since the ear canal is being observed throughout the process, it makes microsuction an exceptionally safe procedure.

The microsuction procedure can be a bit loud while performed, but not so loud to cause hearing loss. Microsuction uses a gentle suction technique to pull the wax out of the ear, which makes it a lot more comfortable than traditional syringing. If wax is hard and impacted on the ear drum, it can be a bit more uncomfortable to remove. In some cases, the wax will need to be softened further, and get removed at a subsequent visit. 

We recommend to soften the ear wax before your appointment. This would usually involve using ear wax softening drops or spray 2-3 days prior to your appointment. Our preferred product is the BioRevive - Clean Ears spray as it dissolves the ear wax without filling the ear with oil and creating a further temporarily blocked feeling. 

We understand that people have different preferred methods of payment. We accept payment on the day of service either by card or cash once your procedure has been completed.