1. Preoperative Preparation: Before the surgery, the operating room is thoroughly cleaned and sterilized. The surgical team adheres to strict hand hygiene protocols and wears sterile gloves and gowns.
2. Patient Preparation: Once you are in the operating room, your skin is cleaned with an antiseptic solution to reduce the risk of infection. Sterile drapes are placed to create a sterile field around the surgical site.
3. Surgical Instruments: All surgical instruments used during the procedure are sterilized beforehand through various methods, such as autoclaving or using sterile single-use instruments. This ensures that the instruments are free from microorganisms and other contaminants.
4. Sterile Gloves: Myself and the surgical team wear sterile gloves throughout the procedure to maintain a sterile environment and prevent the introduction of bacteria.
5. Implant Handling: The breast implants themselves come in sterile packaging. My nurse opens the packaging within the sterile field, ensuring that the implants remain sterile before placement.
6. Implant Placement: Once the surgical incision is made, the pocket for the implant is created. The implant is carefully inserted into the pocket while maintaining sterility. This is typically done using a "no-touch" technique, where the implant is never touched by non-sterile surfaces or hands.
7. Wound Closure: After the implant is securely in place, the incisions are closed using sterile sutures or adhesive strips. Sterile dressings may be applied to protect the incision site and promote healing.
Throughout the entire process, the surgical team follows strict protocols to maintain a sterile environment. These measures are in place to minimize the risk of infection and promote safe surgical outcomes.
