The no-touch technique for breast augmentation is a surgical method that aims to minimize direct contact with the breast implant in order to reduce the risk of infection and capsular contracture. The key steps involved are:

1. The incision for insertion of the implant should be made in the inframammary crease. This reduces the risk of bacterial contamination that is common with the areola approach.
2. The pocket for the implant should be made under the chest muscle. This provides the implant with a protective cushion that reduces the risk of capsular contracture. It also results in a more natural appearance.
3. Dr. Diaz performs a meticulous and gentle dissection of the pocket. This reduces bleeding and trauma to the tissues which reduces the risk of capsular contracture.
4. Prior to handling of the implant, Dr. Diaz washes his gloves with antibiotic solution to ensure sterility.
5. The skin around the incision site is again cleansed with antibiotic solution to make the area pristine.
6. An implant funnel is then used to transfer the sterile implant into the surgical pocket without it ever touching the skin or surgical field^[1]. The funnel is first coated with an antibiotic solution to sterilize it. The implant is then smoothly guided into place through the funnel without direct handling.

This meticulous no-touch technique eliminates potential contamination from the skin’s surface or surroundings during handling of the implant^[2]. Studies show this process reduces the risk of capsular contracture compared to traditional implant insertion methods^[5].

Sources:

1. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/the-no-touch-technique-for-breast-augmentation
2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/breast-augmentation/about/pac-20393196
3. https://www.drjjwendel.com/plastic-surgery-news/no-touch-breast-augmentation-technique/
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu_Gu_Gu_Gu
5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28654642/