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FAQ series, part 4/5: What Is Cochlear Implant Surgery? Is It Brain Surgery? No. Cochlear implant surgery is not brain surgery. It’s surgery in the inner ear, or the cochlea. A cochlear implant system has two parts, the internal device and the sound processor. The internal device, the cochlear implant itself, contains the electrodes that the surgeon places in the cochlea during surgery. The sound processor is worn externally, and it will be activated a few weeks after your surgery. Are you looking to learn more about cochlear implants for yourself or a loved on? Or do you have a cochlear implant question you’d like to ask? Get in touch with us: https://www.advancedbionics.com/us/en/ask/engage-with-ab #CochlearImplants #AdvancedBionics #TwoEarHearing #Bomidal

I was diagnosed with bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss at just six days old. At three months, I began wearing hearing aids, and at 22 months, I received my first cochlear implant in my right ear on November 23, 1999. My parents dedicated themselves to rigorous research on cochlear implant companies. After in-depth discussions with professionals and other parents, they chose Advanced Bionics. This decision has profoundly shaped my life. The cochlear implants have enabled me to engage with the world in a way that would have been unimaginable otherwise. They have opened doors to opportunities that I might not have had without them. I've been privileged to work as a lifeguard, manage and train a team of pool staff, work in a restaurant, attend college, and earn a graduate degree. I've also had the opportunity to mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students in a cardiovascular research laboratory. Now, I'm pursuing my newest endeavor: attending law school. Recently, receiving bilateral cochlear implants has further enriched my experiences, instilling a deep sense of confidence in my ability to engage with the world fully. These implants haven't just improved my hearing—they've empowered me to live a life full of possibilities. Find more stories from people with cochlear implants: https://www.advancedbionics.com #ABCommunity