Gold-Standard Clinical Procedure
Hospital-grade microsuction ear wax removal at home.
No water syringing, no waiting rooms, and no pressure. Our mobile clinical specialists bring gentle medical suction directly to your London residence.
Clinical Excellence
Why hospitals abandoned ear syringing for microsuction.
Traditional ear syringing involves pumping warm water into the ear canal under pressure. While once common, it carries significant risks of infection and eardrum trauma.
Modern Dry Microsuction (Our Method)
- 100% Dry Procedure: No water is pumped into the ear canal, eliminating messy spills and secondary ear infections.
- Visual Guidance: The clinician observes your eardrum on a high-definition monitor throughout the procedure.
- Safe for Perforations: Can be safely performed on patients with perforated eardrums or mastoid surgical cavities.
- Instant Results: Wax is removed cleanly in minutes, immediately restoring conversational clarity.
Traditional Water Syringing (Outdated)
- High Water Pressure: Pushes warm water blindly against the eardrum to dislodge wax plugs.
- Risk of Trauma: Higher incidence of tympanic membrane perforation and tinnitus exacerbation.
- Messy & Uncomfortable: Requires water collection basins and leaves ears feeling damp or congested for hours.
- Strictly Contraindicated: Cannot be performed if there is any history of ear surgery or infection.
Equipment & Governance
Clinical specifications of our home service.
We maintain the same diagnostic standards in your living room as in a private Harley Street consulting room.
- Primary Technology
- TympaHealth Portable Digital Otoscopy & Microsuction System
- Suction Pressure
- Calibrated medical-grade negative pressure (gentle vacuum)
- Infection Control
- Single-use sterile suction tips and otoscope specula per patient
- Practitioner Qualification
- HCPC Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser & RCCP Clinical Physiologist
- Pre-Treatment Req.
- 2–3 days of medical-grade olive oil drops applied 2–3 times daily
- Pricing Structure
- £70 all-inclusive for both ears (£30 fee if no wax present)
Patient Questions
Frequently asked questions about microsuction.
Everything you need to know about preparing for and experiencing home ear wax removal.
What is microsuction and how is it different from ear syringing?
What is microsuction and how is it different from ear syringing?
Microsuction is the gold-standard method for ear wax removal used in hospitals. It uses a gentle medical vacuum and a sterile, fine suction tube to draw out wax under high-definition video magnification. Unlike traditional syringing, which pumps warm water into the ear canal under pressure, microsuction is dry, hygienic, and safe even for individuals with perforated eardrums or mastoid cavities.
How long does a home ear wax removal visit take?
How long does a home ear wax removal visit take?
A standard home consultation takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes. This allows ample time for setting up equipment cleanly in your living room, taking a brief medical history, performing pre-procedure digital otoscopy, gently removing the wax from both ears, and showing you the clear ear canals afterwards.
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Home visits from £70 (includes assessment and microsuction). £30 triage fee applies if no ear wax is found.
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