The surgeon sliced through his skin and placed a clamp on the right carotid artery to shut off the blood flow for a few minutes.

The surgeon places the catheter during surgery shortly before closing the surgical incision.

To attempt to minimize the potential for clogging, the surgeons will often place more than one tube, or large diameter tubes.

To augment the cheeks, a plastic surgeon may place a solid implant over the cheekbone.

The surgeon then places the flap back into position.

Then the surgeons put a few stitches in the skin to close the holes and placed bandages over the incision.

The surgeon will place plates or screws to hold the broken pieces of bone together while they heal.

Using laparoscopic tools, the surgeon places an adjustable silicone band around the upper part of the stomach.

Many surgeons place a large dressing over the operated ear, which is changed the day after surgery.