What Is Microsuction Ear Wax Removal? 940
by Admin
Posted on 20-11-2022 11:31 AM
Using our services ensures that you have your earwax removed safely, quickly and by a person you can trust. The process is usually over in a few minutes and the majority of people find it easy and comfortable.
The process is the safest way to remove earwax as the professional can see everything they are doing during the removal. Unlike
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syringing or ear irrigation, where ear wax is flushed out without a view of the canal, during microsuction, the canal and the ear wax is being directly viewed with the microscope whilst it is being removed. This makes the procedure much quicker, safer and comfortable for the patient.
Who can have microsuction? microsuction is required when the ear has occluding or troublesome wax, debris or excessive skin. It can generally be performed on anyone because it is a completely dry procedure. Many of the risk factors which would prevent you from having your ears irrigated (syringed) by the gp do not apply to microsuction. This means that microsuction has a very high success rate. Do i need to use drops before treatment? with microsuction it is not essential to use ear drops prior to treatment. However if you are a new client and have not been advised otherwise, we tend to recommend using drops for about 3 days beforehand.
How do i know if it is ear wax that is causing the problem? if you have not had confirmation that there is definitely excessive ear wax buildup, we will examine the ears to confirm this. If there is ear wax build-up, we are able to remove this within the same appointment by microsuction. If there is no wax, we only charge £30 for the consultation. We will offer you a hearing test (£30) and a tympanometry test (£60) to further investigate the reasons for your discomfort. Should i use olive oil drops before the appointment? olive oil can be used a few days before your appointment to help soften the ear wax.
There isn’t a set recommended frequency for earwax removal, as it depends on each individual case. Some people don’t require earwax removal very often, whereas others produce vast amounts of earwax at a faster rate. If you’re concerned about the amount of earwax you are producing, or would like to find out more about how often you should clean out your ears, get in touch or visit our dedicated resource here.
Dry, safe and effective earwax removal
Occasionally, if the ear wax is soft or sticky, or is on the actual ear drum, it may be more effective and comfortable to use ear irrigation. This is where a stream of water under a calibrated, measured and gentle pressure is introduced into your ear by the audiologist to gently wash out any soft wax.
Manual earwax removal
occasionally, the audiologist will need to use sterile instruments to physically hook onto, loosen or break up the wax. This is particularly common if the wax is very hard or impacted, in which case manual removal with a tool such as a jobson horn probe or cawthorne hook can be used to pull out the plug of ear wax in one whole piece.
Where practitioners are practically trained and deemed competent in performing the micro-suction procedure, micro-suction is considered a safe and effective method for clearing the ears of excess wax. All earworx clinic managers have completed a nationally accredited earworx course in aural care and an extensive practical placement in order to learn how to safely perform the microsuction and curettage procedure. Micro-suction is a water free, safe and effective way to remove excess ear wax. At earworx clinics , micro-suction and curettage is performed by qualified, registered nurses to assist people who are suffering from excessive earwax or earwax impaction.