Microsuction is one of the safest methods to clean the ear.
The nurse treating you looks at your ear using a microscope or head loupe. This magnifies the ear, making it easier to assess and treat.
A suction device is used to clean the ear without the use of water.

The gentle suction device works in a similar way to a vacuum cleaner and although it can be quite noisy, it is quick and painless.
If the object being removed is hard, then removal can be slightly
uncomfortable. The person performing the procedure will always advise you if they feel it is going to be uncomfortable.

When microsuction is being used to remove wax, then the procedure tends to be more comfortable if a wax softener (for example, olive oil) is used for two nights before, and on the morning of, the appointment.