Plastic surgery is a science that perfectly intertwines with aesthetics, and behind each successful cosmetic procedure is a carefully crafted collection of surgery tools. Whether it’s sculpting the nose, revitalizing the eyes, facial lifting, or breast enhancement, each plastic surgery procedure requires precision—and that begins with proper tools.

At Hasni Surgical, we understand that each cosmetic surgery does indeed have its own specific set of unique surgical goals and technical requirements. That is why plastic surgery procedure kits are carefully crafted for some surgeries so that surgeons can have the right instruments at hand.

In this blog, we’re examining the most important parts of four of the largest plastic surgery kits: Blepharoplasty, Facelift, Rhinoplasty, and Breast Augmentation. We’re going to look at what kind of tools are typically included in each and how they help surgeons produce safe, sophisticated, and beautiful results.

1. Rhinoplasty Kit (Nose Surgery)

Rhinoplasty, more popularly referred to as a nose job, is perhaps one of the most complex cosmetic operations, both functionally and aesthetically altering the form of the nose. Whether the plastic surgeon is correcting a deviated septum, shaping the nasal tip, or removing a hump on the bridge, a rhinoplasty kit needs to contain instruments that enable accurate manipulation of both bone and cartilage.

Common Tools in a Rhinoplasty Kit:

1. Nasal Rasps

Nasal rasps are used to smooth and contour bony nasal dorsum surfaces. They exist in a range of shapes and grit textures and help remove dorsal humps or asymmetry. Surgeons typically use them after the removal of bony prominences using chisels or osteotomes.

2. Elevators

Elevators such as the Freer or Cottle are utilized to elevate the soft tissue off the nasal bone and cartilage. They enable the surgeon to dissect thin planes and access deeper structures without violating the nasal skin or mucosal lining.

3. Scissors

Fine scissors are utilized for nasal cartilage cutting, mucosal tissue cutting, and overall dissection. Instruments like curved Metzenbaum scissors provide more control in close nasal spaces.

Other tools that might be included are: Osteotomes, nasal speculums, forceps, and needle holders. Each of these is involved in remodeling the nose without losing structural support or function of the airway.

2. Blepharoplasty Package (Eyelid Surgery)

Blepharoplasty is a surgical excision of the excess skin, fat, and sometimes muscle from the upper or lower eyelid. As the eyelid skin is one of the thinnest on the human body, the surgery requires ultra-fine tools that will be used in sensitive areas without inflicting trauma.

Standard Tools in a Blepharoplasty Package:

1. Micro Forceps

Micro forceps are more precise and have a better grip when fine dissection is done. They are used to handle the tissue gently without bruising or tearing, especially when doing lower lid fat resection.

2. Skin Hooks

Skin hooks—which are usually double or single pronged—are used to move the thin eyelid skin gently with less pressure. They leave space for free visibility of the underlying orbicularis muscle and fat pads.

3. Fine Scissors

Fine scissors, such as Stevens or Westcott scissors, provide fine cutting of the tissue. These scissors prove to be helpful while sculpting the eyelid crease and while making small contour adjustments.

Some of the other instruments include chalazion clamps, bipolar cautery for hemostasis, and eyelid retractors such as Desmarres retractors.

3. Facelift Kit (Rhytidectomy)

Facelift, or rhytidectomy, is performed to rejuvenate sagging skin, jowls, and deep folds of the face by re-tightening the deeper tissues and re-draping the skin. This intricate surgery demands instruments that are capable of dissecting deep tissue planes, regulating bleeding, and repositioning facial fat and skin with great accuracy.

Instruments Included in a Facelift Kit:

1. Facelift Scissors

The McKissock and Metzenbaum facelift are uniquely built for soft tissue dissection. Facelift scissors, their design allows them to dissect fibrous tissue with minimal trauma. Curved to assist the surgeon in facial contour dissection.

2. Blunt Dissectors

Dissectors allow for accurate tissue separation without cutting. Blunt dissection is a characteristic of facelift surgery, allowing preservation of vessels and nerves and development of an ideal plane of redraping for the skin.

3. Retractors

Retractors like the skin hook, Senn retractors, or malleable facelift retractors are necessary in exposing the surgical field. These give visibility and control in the manipulation of SMAS (Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System).

Some of the other instruments include Facial symmetry planning marking calipers, hemostats, electrocautery handpieces, and needle holders. These are other components in a facelift kit.

The Relevance of the Procedure-Specific Kit

Every plastic surgery procedure possesses its individual anatomy and aesthetic objectives. Rhinoplasty needs to be performed with bone sculpting and soft tissue elevation instruments. 

Blepharoplasty necessitates microsurgical instrumentation with millimeter accuracy to cut. Facelift kits need to provide extensive dissection and delicate repositioning. Breast augmentation needs to be performed with firm handling of implants and hemostatic control.

Anatomy-specific kits allow surgeons to:

• Perform efficiently and minimize operative time
• Decrease tissue trauma and scarring
• Accomplish high-quality, consistent aesthetic results
• Optimize operating room sterility and minimize cross-contamination

Final Thoughts

Surgical instruments are an extension of a plastic surgeon’s skill and vision. In the operating room, the difference between a good result and an exceptional one often comes down to the quality and specificity of the instruments being used.

At Hasni Surgical, we offer premium-quality, reusable plastic surgery instruments custom-made for each plastic surgery procedure. Whether you are ordering customized sets or stocking standard kits, our finely crafted Plastic Surgical tools support surgeons in delivering results patients love—and which endure forever.

Looking to take your plastic surgery sets to the next level? Get in touch with our specialists to discover more about our instrument solutions for rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelifts, breast augmentation, and more.