Has ANYONE tried on a wig with hearing aids/Cochlear Implants?

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I have a Cochlear Implant, so I tried on my friend's wig and noticed that the wig cap is pushing the microphone off of my ear. Also, the coil sits on top of my hair, so when I put the wig on, it doesn't fit well because of the bulging shape of the transmitter.

Any ideas? I could ask for a custom-made wig but I don't know.
 
I've never worn a wig before, so I don't know if it is just on you or in general for people that wear them... :hmm: However, I'm sure you can get custom wigs, being I know a few people who do wear them and get them custom fit. However, be ready to pay an arm and a leg for them. I know one friend who wears them "Recovering from Chemo" and she pays around $50 just for a decent wig and they have to be replaced every 30 days or so ( synthetic ) or they become very rough and messy ( even taking the best care of them as she does ) They're definitely expensive, that's for sure. :(
 
Mewtilation said:
I've never worn a wig before, so I don't know if it is just on you or in general for people that wear them... :hmm: However, I'm sure you can get custom wigs, being I know a few people who do wear them and get them custom fit. However, be ready to pay an arm and a leg for them. I know one friend who wears them "Recovering from Chemo" and she pays around $50 just for a decent wig and they have to be replaced every 30 days or so ( synthetic ) or they become very rough and messy ( even taking the best care of them as she does ) They're definitely expensive, that's for sure. :(
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I don't mind about the cost, but may I ask you, how is it possible to wear a wig with a cochlear implant or a hearing aid? I know you can get the wig customized but I'm wondering what the wig cap looks like for those who have a CI/HA. Can you please describe it? thanks!
 
I wear behind the ear hearing aids in both ears and a full cap wig. I have no problems. I'm about to get a cochlear implant and am a bit concerned the magnet will not be strong enough to go over the wig fibers. I could wear it under the wig, but that might interfere with the sound.
 
NannaKat said:
I wear behind the ear hearing aids in both ears and a full cap wig. I have no problems. I'm about to get a cochlear implant and am a bit concerned the magnet will not be strong enough to go over the wig fibers. I could wear it under the wig, but that might interfere with the sound.
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I have hair loss problems. I've tried a wig but the wig does press on the head piece. My audiologist suggested trying a topper which doesn't touch the Implant at all.
 
Strong said:
I have a Cochlear Implant, so I tried on my friend's wig and noticed that the wig cap is pushing the microphone off of my ear. Also, the coil sits on top of my hair, so when I put the wig on, it doesn't fit well because of the bulging shape of the transmitter.

Any ideas? I could ask for a custom-made wig but I don't know.
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I have an Cochlear implant, left, also hair loss on the front crown area.
Tried a full wig but found it pressed on the head piece which became extremely uncomfortable after a few minutes, add to that the fact of wearing glasses my head ached.
I looked at toppers which come in deferent sizes clipping at the side and mostly above the head piece. I have a Comfortable hair piece which hides my hair loss, allows me to wear glasses but above all doesn't interfere with my C. I.
 
I wear glasses and have my aids in and I don’t have cochlear implants but I wear wigs often and I think the best thing is to make the cap as lose as possible around your ears and just make sure it’s decent in the front and back. No one notices!
 
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