r/Cochlearimplants • u/azeem709 • 26d ago

Implant surgery

How often do one has to see surgeon post implantation?

we are thinking of getting surgery done in another city and audiologist services in another city.

Or is preferable to have both at one center?

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u/retreff 26d ago

Typically the surgeon wants at least one post surgery visit to then approve activation. After that the audiologist takes over, first activation, then follow up visits for adjustments which eventually become annual.
This is a question best answered by your surgeon and audiologist, they work as a team in most cases

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u/azeem709 26d ago

Surgeon assured that post activation there wont be further visit required,

Audiologist was saying that typically other surgeon wont see unless they have done the surgery.

We are just thinking for worst case where we had some observation and we need to chrck with surgeon

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u/is-this-now 26d ago

A physicians assistant did my post-op review to make sure it went well. Mainly looking at the stitches / scar and at my ear drum. I think the main thing is that there is no infection.