The pocket is made a little larger than the implant. The pocket for smooth implants is usually made significantly larger than for a textured implant. After the pocket is made the surgeon checks for bleeding and often washes out the pocket with an antibiotic to reduce the risk of infection . The incision is then closed. There are many different methods used to close the skin.
Most doctors use stitches and sometimes dissolvable stitches are used.
Surgeons use many different kinds of bandage. They all have in common a need to apply some compression and keep the area rested. A commonly used and simple dressing is a wide ace bandage.