Your audiologist will counsel you more specifically about your expected benefits. I have heard of some people who have gotten an implant but don t wear it. They must not always be successful. These are most likely people who lost nearly all their hearing at birth or when very young and were implanted as adults. Frequently these individuals use sign language instead of hearing and speechreading.
Sign language is very effective form of communication.
Those who use sign language and are satisfied with that method of communication are not candidates for cochlear implantation. For individuals who had normal or near normal hearing at one time, cochlear implantation is very successful. Return to top of page. The Cochlear Implant Team is headed by Margaret W. Skinner, Ph.D., whose research in fitting of hearing aids and cochlear implants has received international recognition. The team surgeons, audiologists, and researchers are dedicated to helping each individual attain the most benefit from their cochlear implant.