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What is Microsuction?

Microsuction is a gentle, professional, water-free procedure to remove ear wax, dry skin, foreign bodies and infective debris from your ears.

What is Microsuction?

Microsuction is a gentle, professional, water-free procedure to remove ear wax, dry skin, foreign bodies and infective debris from your ears.

Binocular glasses and suction is used by trained Ear Nurses to clean your ear canal. This is the same method used by Ear Nose & Throat Specialist doctors. Ear suction is carried out with a small sucker attached to a low-pressure suction machine that works like a gentle vacuum cleaner. The nurse may also use fine instruments, such as tiny forceps and spoons, to help remove wax.

FEES & Charges

Ear examination and consultation fee of both ears: $135
Goverment Pension/DVA/Health Care Card holders: $125
(not Seniors Card)
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Taking Care Of Your Ears

It is normal for ears to contain wax. Ears are also self-cleaning! The skin cells within your canal work like a conveyor belt to move the wax out.

BUT using cotton buds, swimming regularly and other behaviors such as frequent headphone use can affect your ear’s ability to clean itself.

That is why some people are more prone to blockages than others. It could also be genetic – things like narrow or curvy canals, lots of hair, and skin conditions can cause wax to build up.

Being exposed to dusty and loud environments can also cause blocked ears. Because of this we see a lot of tradesmen, construction site workers, swimmers, surfers, and musicians.

DO’S & DON’TS

Gently wipe the visible part of your ear with a damp cloth.
Use ear plugs in loud environments.
See an ear nurse for gentle microsuction cleaning about once per year.
Use cotton buds (they can push wax further in or even damage your ear drum).
Use ear candles as these have been proven ineffective and misleading  (Seely et al, 1996).
Attempt to clean anywhere in your ear that you cannot see.
Stick anything in your ear smaller than your elbow.

Locations

  • Berwick
  • Brighton
  • CBD – Melbourne
  • Croydon
  • Epping
  • Glen Waverley
  • Surrey Hills

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We are back! The Ear Nurses at Crystal Clear Ears look forward to seeing you tomorrow - Thursday 18th of February.


Important information you need to know when booking your appointment

Face Masks are compulsory unless for medical reasons with official documentation.


If you have visited any of the locations listed on DDHS website 'Cases currently linked to key outbreaks' and have cold-like symptoms please get tested prior to seeing our Ear Nurse.


If you or a family member has signs of a cold, fever, cough, sore throat, chills, muscle aches, weakness or flu-like symptoms please have a COVID-19 test and ensure you are cleared prior to your appointment with our Ear Nurse.


If you have a persisting smokers cough, diarrhoea, nausea, shortness of breath or hayfever/runny nose, we ask that you bring a GP letter to your appointment stating that the condition is pre-existing and not COVID-19 symptoms.

We thank you for understanding and supporting us during this challenging time.

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