Cosmetic breast surgery. Image 5 of 6. Inspection of a female patient's breasts following surgery to insert implants to enlarge the breasts. The implants were inserted through small incisions (black) in the base of the breasts. An important part of the operation involves a visual check to ensure that the breasts are equal in size and have the required shape. The tubes on either side are surgical drainage tubes to remove excess blood and fluid during the operation. For a sequence of images showing the stages of the operation, see M590/204-209.