Cosmetic and plastic surgery are highly complex, technical surgical procedures that require equally technical equipment. Every type of plastic surgery — whether liposuction, rhinoplasty, or tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)—involves a peculiar anatomy and technique of surgery. Surgeons, therefore, have to rely on highly carefully designed Plastic instrument specialty sets tailored exclusively to the surgery being performed.

In this article, we’ll break down the unique instruments required for these three popular plastic surgery procedures and explain their roles in achieving excellent surgical outcomes.

Liposuction: Accuracy Shaping

Liposuction is probably the most ubiquitous cosmetic procedure being done worldwide to remove localized accumulation of excess fat from the midriff, thighs, hips, arms, and chin. Liposuction is dependent upon technique and correctly designed instruments to be successful.

Key Liposuction Specialty Sets Devices

1. Liposuction Cannulas

Liposuction cannulas are thin, elongated tubes with an internal lumen attached to a vacuum suction machine. They are available in different tip sizes, shapes, and lengths, which determine the sensitivity and effectiveness of fat removal.

Cannula types:

• Mercedes Tip Cannula: Three-hole tip to facilitate uniform fat removal.
• Single-Hole Cannula: Precise targeting of smaller regions of fat.
• Spatula or Basket Tip Cannulas: Fasicle disruption of fibrous fat depots.
• Microcannulas: Thin, fragile-caliber cannulas employed in facial or neck intervention.

2. Aspiration Handle

Connects couple’s cannula to suction tube. Allows surgeon to create suction manually or via foot pedal.

3. Tumescent Infiltration Cannulas

Used intraplanar tumescent solution injection —a mixture of lidocaine, epinephrine, and saline — before liposuction. Reduces blood loss, is painless, and makes fat removal easy.

4. Liposuction Suction Pump

Procedure workhorse that provides controlled negative pressure to suction fat with cannulas.

5. Fat Collection Canisters

Graduated, sterile cans to hold aspirated fat for future disposal or as possible fat grafting.

6. Forceps and Scissors

For doing minor tissue cutting and excision as needed.

Optional Equipment:

• Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) Handpieces
• Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction (UAL) Probes

Rhinoplasty: Reshaping the Nose

Rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery, requires meticulous technique and delicate instruments because of the small, intricate anatomy of the nasal structure.

Essential Rhinoplasty Instruments

1. Nasal Rasps

Used to smooth and contour the nasal bone after hump reduction or to refine the dorsum.

Common Types:

• Straight Rasps
• Curved Rasps
• Fine or Coarse Rasping Surfaces

2. Osteotomes

Employed in recontouring and chiseling of the nasal bones.

Types of Osteotomes:

• Straight Osteotomes: Employed in vertical or horizontal cuts.
• Curved Osteotomes: Keep in mind the natural curve of the nasal bone.
• Curved Osteotomes: Consider the natural curve of the nasal bone.
• Guarded Osteotomes: Avoids damage to surrounding tissue.

3. Nasal Speculum

Used to open the nostrils for better visualization and exposure of inner nasal structures.

4. Septum Elevators

Blunt tools that are utilized to lift nasal bones and cartilage out of soft tissue during surgery.

Examples:

• Freer Elevator
• Cottle Elevator
• Killian Elevator

5. Forceps and Scissors

Fine, delicate scissors are required to cut soft tissue and cartilage. Special rhinoplasty forceps, like the Joseph Forceps, aid in delicate tissue handling.

6. Needle Holders and Suturing Instruments

Fine, small needle holders for precise suturing of nasal internal and external structures.

Optional Instruments:

• Endonasal Light Sources
• Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Surgical Systems (to cut bone with less trauma).

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Contouring the Abdomen

Tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a plastic procedure that entails removing excess abdominal skin and fat and tightening the muscles below for a smoother, tighter abdomen.

Essential Tummy Tuck Instruments

1. Scalpel Handles and Blades

Used for initial incisions and removal of skin. No. 10 and No. 15 blades on No. 3 or No. 4 scalpel handles are usually favored.

2. Electrocautery Devices

Used to cut and coagulate tissue, minimizing blood loss when large areas are dissected.

3. Dissectors

Blunt and sharp dissectors dissociate skin and fat from the underlying abdominal wall.

Examples:

• Mallet and Elevator
• Doyen Abdominal Retractor
• Kelly Dissector

4. Abdominal Retractors

Large self-retaining or hand retractors play an important role in holding tissue layers out of the way and giving the surgeon clear access to the field.

Examples:

• Deaver Retractor
• Richards’s Abdominal Retractor
• Kocher Retractor

5. Forceps

Toothed and non-toothed forceps are used for tissue manipulation, like Adson Forceps and Debakey Forceps for delicate vascular tissues.

6. Scissors

Heavy scissors for cutting hard tissues and thinner scissors for cutting skin and subcutaneous tissues.

7. Needle Holders

Heavy needle holders are needed for plicating muscles and finer ones for skin closure.

8. Suction Devices

For evacuation of fluid, blood, and debris during the operation.

Optional Instruments:

• Drains: Blake or Jackson-Pratt drains are placed in order to avoid fluid buildup after surgery.
• Skin Hooks: Used to help skin flaps lift.

The Utilization of Specialty Instrument Set

Reconstructive and plastic surgeons rely on having the right instrument at hand during each procedure in an attempt to optimize:

• Safety: Reduced trauma to tissues and reduced complications.
• Precision: Predictable and aesthetically pleasing results.
• Efficiency: Smoothing and reducing procedure performance.
• Patient Satisfaction: Increased recovery time and cosmetic results.

Application of specialty instrument sets specific for every operation enhances surgical success and facilitates the surgeon’s capacity to carry out fine adjustments during sensitive operations.

Conclusion

Specialty instruments used in surgery are a requirement of plastic surgery. From liposuction through suction via cannulas to precise rasps used in rhinoplasty and robust retractors used in a tummy tuck, each has a specific role to play when it comes to successful outcomes.

At Hasni Surgical, we offer the complete range of reusable, high-precision plastic surgery instruments. Our skillfully developed specialty sets are designed to achieve the most demanding surgical standards with safety and performance in the operating room.

If you’re in the process of constructing or expanding your liposuction, rhinoplasty, or tummy tuck instrument packs, browse our catalog or reach out to us for customized solutions. Accuracy counts — and so do the instruments you use.