About cochlear implant
A cochlear implant bypasses damaged parts of the inner ear to stimulate the hearing nerve directly. For children born deaf, early implantation gives the best speech outcomes.
The package includes the device, surgery, switch-on and initial mapping sessions.
Who is it for?
Children and adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss who gain little from hearing aids.
Recovery
Switch-on about 2–3 weeks after surgery, followed by mapping and speech therapy.