For When Hearing Aids Aren’t Enough

If you’re struggling with a hearing loss challenge that even the most powerful hearing aid can’t fully alleviate, have you considered a cochlear implant to help improve your profound hearing loss challenges?

Cochlear implants are surgically implanted into your ears to help you hear stronger; these are a suitable option for those with severe to profound hearing loss challenges.

If you’d like to hear more clearly than ever and believe that a cochlear implant could be the solution, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Our team of cochlear implant specialists are ready to help all residents of Houston and beyond with achieving better hearing outcomes.

How Do Cochlear Implants Work

Cochlear implants can serve as a fantastic solution to help alleviate hearing loss challenges due to age, birth defects, or other causes. These devices work electronically to help you hear stronger than ever.

Sound Direct to Nerve

Cochlear implants send sound directly to the auditory nerve, bypassing the damaged inner ear.

Surgical Implantation

The internal electrode is surgically inserted into the cochlea to receive sound from an external processor.

Hearing Loss Solution

Cochlear implants help overcome severe hearing loss challenges.
Image showing how cochlear implant works

FAQ’s About Cochlear Implants

When is a Cochlear Implant Needed?

When a patient experiences profound hearing loss that cannot be aided by a traditional hearing aid, cochlear implants can provide lasting hearing improvement.

How is Cochlear Implant Surgery Done?

A cochlear implant specialist surgeon performs the surgery; they make a small incision behind the ear, thread the electrode into the inner ear (cochlea), and tuck the implant under the skin. The surgical team then runs tests to measure the patient’s response to the implant before closing the incision.

Are There Risks Involved With Cochlear Implant Surgery?

Any surgical procedure involves risks when general anesthesia is involved. However, complications due to cochlear implants are unlikely, and the surgery requires just one day in hospital.

A patient’s medical history and the possibility of complications are always considered before the surgery.

Will I need additional surgeries to accommodate recent technology as it becomes available?

Only the external component is involved in technological upgrades, which can be easily removed and replaced while the internal electrode stays fixed in place and is the only part of a cochlear implant that involves a surgical procedure.

Will my cochlear implant affect my quality of life negatively?

Quite the opposite! Wearers of cochlear implants are able to swim, shower, and remain active in their busy lifestyles.

For showering or swimming, most users simply remove the external processor and use protective headgear for aggressive physical activities like sports.

However, the one drawback is that users of cochlear implants cannot go scuba diving or skydiving, as these involve intense pressure changes and can affect the device’s performance.

How Long After Being Implanted are Cochlear Implants Activated?

Your audiologist will usually activate your cochlear implant within 4-6 weeks after surgery. The activation process is gradual, beginning with basic soft sounds and building on your progress in order to introduce more sounds in successive weeks and months.

Are cochlear implants covered by insurance?

Most private insurance companies and Medicare cover FDA-approved cochlear implants. If you aren’t sure if a cochlear implant would be covered by your specific plan, feel free to chat with our insurance specialist to find out more.

What is a Bi-Modal Fitting?

A bi-modal fitting is the term for when a patient wears a hearing aid in one ear and a cochlear implant in the other. Communication between the two devices can be achieved thanks to the advancements in digital technology and connectivity.

Meet Your Team of Cochlear Implant Specialists

Curious About Cochlear Implants?

Cochlear implants can provide lasting hearing relief for those with severe to profound hearing loss challenges. For those who believe that a cochlear implant could help, our team of specialists would love to chat with you.

If you or a loved one is interested in learning more about cochlear implants or would like to know if you qualify for one, please fill out this form and our specialist will contact you.

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