Microsuction or irrigation: what's the difference?

Two common ways to remove ear wax, explained in plain words.

Leah Morton

3 min read

Both methods are used by clinics and some GP surgeries to remove ear wax. They work in different ways.

Irrigation

Irrigation uses a gentle, controlled flow of water to wash the wax out of the ear canal. Water goes into the ear during the treatment.

Microsuction

Microsuction uses a small suction tip to lift the wax out. The clinician watches through magnification the whole time. No water goes into the ear.

Which is right for you?

It depends on your ears and your health history. Your clinician will look in your ears first and talk you through the options. At Pinna we offer microsuction.

Which day suits you?

Pick a day and we'll text you a time. You pay after your visit.

Rather talk? Call

01632 960 527

Which day suits you?

Pick a day and we'll text you a time. You pay after your visit.

Rather talk? Call

01632 960 527

Which day suits you?

Pick a day and we'll text you a time. You pay after your visit.

Rather talk? Call

01632 960 527

Gentle ear wax removal in Ashby Vale, with a camera check before and after.

We don't handle emergencies. In an emergency call 999, or 111 for urgent advice.

Visit

3 Orchard Walk

Ashby Vale AV1 4LP

01632 960 527

hello@pinna-earcare.co.uk

Hours

Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm

Saturday, 9am to 1pm

Sunday, closed

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Gentle ear wax removal in Ashby Vale, with a camera check before and after.

We don't handle emergencies. In an emergency call 999, or 111 for urgent advice.

Visit

3 Orchard Walk

Ashby Vale AV1 4LP

01632 960 527

hello@pinna-earcare.co.uk

Hours

Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm

Saturday, 9am to 1pm

Sunday, closed

Built for Framer by Webray Studio

Gentle ear wax removal in Ashby Vale, with a camera check before and after.

We don't handle emergencies. In an emergency call 999, or 111 for urgent advice.

Visit

3 Orchard Walk

Ashby Vale AV1 4LP

01632 960 527

hello@pinna-earcare.co.uk

Hours

Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm

Saturday, 9am to 1pm

Sunday, closed

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