[Mfalcon]

Hi,
For a while now I've been considering a pair of CIEMs but am very worried about them not fitting after a few years. I've heard people say that after 3 years they need them reshelled. I'm looking for any long term CIEMs owners to tell me there experience with how long their fitting lasted. I've heard a variety of things.
If there are any links that talk about this please share as well.
Thanks

 

[davidcotton]

Hi,
For a while now I've been considering a pair of CIEMs but am very worried about them not fitting after a few years. I've heard people say that after 3 years they need them reshelled. I'm looking for any long term CIEMs owners to tell me there experience with how long their fitting lasted. I've heard a variety of things.
If there are any links that talk about this please share as well.
Thanks

Hi
 
Might help if you state your age.  Between the ages of 15-20 or so as I understand there is a bit of change going on.

 

[Mfalcon]

That makes sense, I'm 34

 

[kvik]

After 5 years my Spiral Ear 3-way Reference still fits, as does the ACS custom molds for ER4P (now used with Myst Nail 2), both are silicone molds. I am 51 years old.

 

[mofu]

 
Hi
 
Might help if you state your age.  Between the ages of 15-20 or so as I understand there is a bit of change going on.

Even after body growth stops, ears change. Mainly due to gravity. Possibly CIEMs will also stretch them a little. Not sure if any of this will affect the seal.

 

[Mfalcon]

Anybody else have issues growing out of there CIEMs after a few years?

 

[malifact]

If you've lost or gained weight, it can affect the fit of your CIEMS. This is what I was advised by more than one audiologist. Also, if you have certain types of orthodontic work done.