Guides to Hearing with Your New Cochlear Implant

Get ready for life with your new hearing.

After getting your implant, your surgeon will recommend a healing period suitable for you. You may feel excited or nervous as you prepare to hear with your sound processor for the first time.

Learn what to expect after surgery, how to look after yourself or your loved one, and what it's like to get your sound processor switched on.

It's also time to understand what's involved in hearing with your implant and how to get the most from it.

Recovery from cochlear implant surgery

After surgery, you will spend time recovering before your sound processor can be switched on. Learn what to expect.

Activating your cochlear implant

Activation is when your hearing care professional will connect your sound processor, switching it on. The experience is unique to each person and it is the beginning of your hearing journey.

Recovery from bone conduction implant surgery

Learn about caring for yourself or a loved one after surgery, and find out what to expect during recovery.

Fitting your bone conduction device

The moment you’ve been waiting for is coming. Here’s a list of questions to ask your hearing health professional so you’ll know what to expect.

Disclaimer

Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.

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