Cochlear implant surgery is typically an outpatient surgery lasting 1-3 hours and is a routine, low-risk surgery with excellent cosmetic results. The incision and implanted device are not near the brain. An incision is made in the crease behind the ear and is closed with hidden absorbable stitches that do not require removal. The surgical scar is small and is typically hidden by the ear. After the surgery, adult patients will be observed for a few hours before being discharged. Instructions will be given on how to care for the incision and how to change the dressing.