Treatment: Microscopic Examination and Microsuction

Microscopic examination and microsuction is performed by an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist or audiologist to look into the ear and clear the ear canal of wax and debris.

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What is microscopic examination and microsuction?

Microsuction is the general term used to describe clearance of the ear canal done under direct vision using a microscope. The microscope allows your ENT consultant or audiologist to see into the ear clearly, and safely use instruments including low-pressure suction to clear the ear canal of wax, discharge, dead skin or other material that may be blocking the ear canal, and to assess the health of the eardrum. This is the gold standard treatment for clearance of debris in the ear canal.

Why is microscopic examination and microsuction done?

You might need microscopic examination and microsuction if you’re experiencing symptoms caused by a blockage or infection such as hearing loss, earache, pressure in the ears, tinnitus, and irritations in the ears.


What does microscopic examination and microsuction involve?

At OneWelbeck, microscopic examination and microsuction is performed as an outpatient treatment within a clinic consultation. Your consultant will begin by looking into your ear using a tool called a microscope. They will then guide a suction tool into your ear to remove anything causing a blockage in the ear canal.

Are there any risks to having microsuction?

Microsuction is the safest way to have your ear cleared of blockage, and considered much safer than syringing or other mobile methods. Although you may experience some mild discomfort during microsuction, particularly if your ear is very inflamed, anaesthetic or sedation is not required. Most patients find the experience a little noisy, and occasionally some may experience some brief dizziness during the procedure. The procedure lasts seconds to minutes.


All procedures carry a potential risk of infection, but this is minimal when microscopic examination and microsuction is carried out by a specialist. Your ears may feel a little sensitive after the treatment but this should pass in a few days as any small scratches or irritations begin to heal.

Preparing for microscopic examination and microsuction

At your initial consultation, your specialist may ask you to use specific ear drops for a few days before the treatment. This helps soften any wax and loosen debris so it can be more easily removed with suction.

Recovering from microscopic examination and microsuction

There is minimal risk associated with microsuction, however, some patients find the experience uncomfortable (others have a feeling of relief), some experience dizziness, and very occasionally there may be some bleeding from the ear canal after the procedure if the skin is scratched by removal of a dry crust.


You can go home straight away after the treatment. Depending on the outcome of the procedure you may or may not need to have a follow-up appointment.

Treatment pricing

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Health Insurance

This service or treatment is generally covered by most health insurance policies. You are responsible for checking your insurance policy cover, and you may need a referral letter. Check which insurance companies are covered.

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Self-Pay Available

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Consultation Required

For this treatment you will need to have a 1-to-1 consultation at OneWelbeck first. To book in with our team of expert clinicians or to find out more about the process contact the relevant centre team.

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Next Day Availability

We usually have next day availability for this service, please call us to check availability.

Microscopic Examination and Microsuction Specialists

All our private ENT specialists at OneWelbeck in London are leaders in their sub-specialties, providing the highest quality treatment to ensure you receive the best available care. Click on the profiles below to see which of our consultants specialise in Microscopic Examination and Microsuction.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Jahangir Ahmed

Consultant ENT Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Head, Neck, Acute and chronic cough, Snoring, Sleep Apnea, Thyroid Disorders, Laryngology, Endocrine Surgery, Neck Lumps, Head and Neck Cancer, Salivary Gland Lumps, Tonsil and Adenoid Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Nasal Allergy, Microlaryngoscopy, Larynx and Vocal Fold Surgery, Airway Obstruction, Throat and Neck Pain, Nasal Blockage, Tracheal Surgery, Laser Surgery, Airway Reconstruction, Tonsillectomy, Palatal Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer Surgery, Lymph Node Excision, Neck Dissection, Thyroidectomy, Parotidectomy, Submandibular Gland Excision, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Septal and Turbinate Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Ear, Nose and Throat, Thyroid Cancers.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Chadwan Al Yaghchi

Consultant ENT Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Laryngology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Snoring, Swallowing Assessments, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Apnea, Voice Disorders, Head and Neck Surgery.

Bookings are avaliable

Professor Alwyn D’Souza

Consultant ENT Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Ear, Nose and Throat, Rhinology, Nose and Sinus Surgery, Facial Plastics, Reconstructive Surgery.

Mr Wayne Ellis

Clinical Scientist in Audiology

Specialist expertise: Ear, Nose and Throat, Tinnitus, Audiology, Cochlear Implants, Dizziness, Middle Ear Implants, Bone Conduction Implants, Microsuction, Wax Removal, Auditory Processing Disorder, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Balance.

Mr Khalid Ghufoor

Consultant ENT Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Ear, Nose and Throat, Laryngology, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Apnea, Endocrine Surgery, Voice Disorders, Dysphagia, Head and Neck Cancer, Salivary Gland Disease, Tonsil/Adenoid Disorders, Hearing Loss, Otitis Media, Glue Ear, Nasal Polyps, Airways Diseases, Otolaryngology, Speech Disorders, Neck Lumps, Surgical Oncology, Thyroid Surgery, Parotid Surgery, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Microsurgery, Tracheal Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery.

Mr Nick Hamilton

Consultant Laryngologist and ENT Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Laryngology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Swallowing Assessments, Snoring, Airway Stenosis, Tracheostomy, Voice Disorders, Sore Throat, Neck and Throat Lumps, Neck Lumps, Swallowing Disorders, Tonsillitis, Nasal Allergy, Nasal Obstruction.

Bookings are avaliable

Professor Claire Hopkins

Consultant ENT Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Ear, Nose and Throat, Rhinology, Loss of smell, Sinusitis, Hay fever, Rhinitis, Anosmia, Sinonasal Tumours, Sinus Surgery, Epistaxis, Nosebleeds, Nasal Polyps, Nasal Allergy, Nasal Obstruction, Turbinoplasty, Septal and Turbinate Surgery, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Rhinoplasty, Balloon Sinuplasty, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Samuel Jayaraj

Consultant ENT Surgeon, Rhinologist and Sinus Specialist

Specialist expertise: Ear, Nose and Throat, Rhinology, Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Hay fever, Nasal Polyps, Nosebleeds, Sinus Surgery, Septal and Turbinate Surgery, Turbinoplasty, Nasal Obstruction, Paediatric ENT, Ear Infections, Blocked Ears, Tonsil Disorders, Adenoidectomy, Balloon Sinuplasty, Rhinoplasty, Eustachian Tuboplasty, Loss of smell.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Anil Joshi

Consultant ENT Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Ear, Nose and Throat, Microsuction, Blocked Ears, Dizziness, Rhinoplasty, Tonsillectomy, Hearing Loss, Vertigo, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Septoplasty, Pinnaplasty, Otoplasty, Facial Scars, Facial Plastics, Rhinology.

Mr Jeremy Lavy

Consultant ENT Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Ear, Nose and Throat, Cochlear Implants, Hearing, Otology, Hearing Loss, Paediatric ENT, Hearing Restoration Surgery, Stapedectomy, Ossiculoplasty, Myringotomy.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Joseph Manjaly

Consultant ENT Surgeon, Otologist & Hearing Implant Specialist

Specialist expertise: Ear, Nose and Throat, Microsuction, Otology, Tinnitus, Cochlear Implants, Hearing Loss, Blocked Ears, Ear Infections, Deafness, Ear wax build-up, Glue Ear, Otitis Media, Otorrhoea, Otalgia, Dizziness, Vertigo, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, Perforated Eardrum, Eardrum Retraction, Otosclerosis, Tympanic Membrane Retraction, Cholesteatoma, Meniere’s Disease, Vestibular Neuronitis, Labyrinthitis, Tympanoplasty, Ossiculoplasty, Stapedectomy, Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Insertion, Myringotomy, Grommet Insertion, Bone Conduction Implants, Middle Ear Implants, Tympanomastoidectomy, Blind Sac Closure, Canalplasty, Meatoplasty, Mastoid Cavity Obliteration.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Nish Mehta

Paediatric and Adult ENT Consultant

Specialist expertise: Balance, Tinnitus, Ears, Otology, Ear, Nose and Throat.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Robert Nash

Consultant Otologist & Auditory Implant Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Ear, Nose and Throat, Otology, Hearing, Tinnitus, Cochlear Implants, Ear wax build-up, Hearing Loss, Deafness, Ear Infections, Otitis Media, Dizziness, Vertigo, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, Perforated Eardrum, Myringotomy, Cholesteatoma, Tonsillectomy, Meniere’s Disease, Labyrinthitis, Microsuction, Grommet Insertion, Tympanoplasty, Ossiculoplasty, Stapedectomy, Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Insertion, Tympanomastoidectomy, Mastoid Cavity Obliteration.

Mr Rupert Obholzer

Consultant Neurotologist & Skull base surgeon

Specialist expertise: Ear, Nose and Throat, Hearing, Cochlear Implants, Vestibular Schwannoma, Facial Palsy, Otology, Hearing Restoration Surgery, Acoustic Neuroma Surgery, Skull Base Disease, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak Repair, Facial Nerve Surgery, Parotid Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery.

Bookings are avaliable

Ms Catherine Rennie

Consultant ENT Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Ear, Nose and Throat, Rhinology, Sinusitis, Sinus Surgery, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Septal and Turbinate Surgery, Adenoidectomy, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Mr David Roberts

ENT Consultant Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Endoscopic Neurosurgery, Ear, Nose and Throat, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal Dysfunction, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology.

Professor Shakeel Saeed

Consultant Neurotologist & Skull Base Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Hearing, Ear, Nose and Throat, Tinnitus, Cochlear Implants, Vestibular Schwannoma, Cholesteatoma, Otosclerosis, Meniere’s Disease, Vertigo, Voice Disorders, Facial Palsy, Glomus Tumour, Facial Nerve Tumours, Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence, Neurotology, Otology.

Dr Gladys Sanda

Clinical Doctor of Audiology

Specialist expertise: Hearing Therapy, Tinnitus, Wax Removal, Microsuction, Hearing Aids, Hearing, Audiology, Ear, Nose and Throat.

Professor Guri Sandhu

Consultant Laryngologist and Head & Neck Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Ear, Nose and Throat, Laryngology, Snoring, Sleep Disorders, Swallowing Assessments, Voice Disorders, Airway Stenosis, Acute and chronic cough, Sore Throat, Neck Lumps, Salivary Gland Lumps, Neck, Sleep Apnea, Exercise Induced Laryngeal Obstruction, Tonsil and Adenoid Disorders, Head and Neck Surgery.

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