Postoperative Guidance for Cochlear Implant Patients Dear Cochlear Implant Patients and Parents: Hello! For your recovery, the following post-operative precautions are warmly advised: 1. Head gauze and bandages are for the prevention of subscalp hematoma and can only be removed 5-7 days after surgery. 2.Soft diet for 2 weeks 3.Prevent trauma to the head especially to the implant part. 4. Do not get water on the ear and incision to prevent infection. 5. Do not blow your nose. 7. Take lateral (cochlear position) X-rays of the head after removing the ear bandage 5-7 days after surgery. 8. 9.The sutures of the cochlear implant incision are removed 10 days after surgery. The incision stretches are removed in 3 weeks. 10. Regular review as required by the doctor and follow up for discomfort. (You need to make an appointment one day in advance at the clinic or online for follow-up.) Phone number: 0898-116-114 Dr. Liu Jun Clinic hours: (1) Monday morning and afternoon specialist clinic; (2) Wednesday morning special needs specialist clinic; (3) Friday morning specialist clinic. If you have any questions, please feel free to consult online (scan the QR code to enter my doctor’s workstation), and I will reply to you promptly! style=”LINE-HEIGHT: 150%”> Patients and families who need a cochlear implant can apply for a free consultation at my clinic and schedule a free consultation call (10 minutes) and I will answer your questions in detail!