Cochlear implant users often wonder whether certain cosmetic or aesthetic procedures are safe to undergo. Whether it’s a simple beauty treatment, a minimally invasive procedure, or a larger cosmetic surgery, it’s important to understand how such treatments may interact with your implant.

The holiday season is full of festive sounds like laughter at family dinners, clinking cutlery, and cheerful music. But for cochlear implant users, these moments can also bring hearing challenges. To help you make the most of the season, here are some holiday rehab tips, supported by insights directly from our CI community.

Low-frequency hearing loss affects your ability to hear deep, bass sounds, like deep voices or the rumble of thunder. Though less common than high-frequency hearing loss, it can still impact speech understanding and overall quality of life. In this article, we’ll explore what it is, what causes it, and how it can be treated.

A microtia ear may just seem like an ear that looks different, but there’s actually a congenital condition behind it that can affect both hearing and quality of life. Sometimes microtia means having a tiny or unusually shaped ear; in other cases, it means being born with little to no external ear at all. But what exactly causes microtia, how is it diagnosed, and what treatments are available for people with no ears or underdeveloped ears?

ESPCI is a conference for professionals in the field of cochlear implantation for children. At this event, hearing professionals and cochlear implant users come together, not just to talk about technology, but to share experiences that shape the future of hearing. It’s a space where science meets real life, where ideas turn into innovations, and where every story reminds us why listening to users matters most.

Ear infections are common and often painful—but did you know they can also affect your hearing? Here's what to look out for if you or someone you know has an ear infection.