Plastic Surgery Instruments

Art meets science in the OR of every plastic surgery practice, and your patients are the precious canvas. For 90 years, Henry Schein Medical has provided high-quality surgical supplies and services to improve practice efficiency and increase operational efficacy. Henry Schein Medical has assembled a directory of the critical care surgical supplies, technology, and equipment needed to support you as you treat your patients and improve surgical outcomes.

Expand the reach of your Plastic Surgery Practice or Medspa

The upsurge of elective surgical and minimally invasive procedures has sparked extraordinary growth in aesthetic-based practices and ambulatory surgery centers. This explosion of services has resulted in many deciding to augment their service portfolio, expand their facility footprint, or deciding to move locations all together.

For 90 years, Henry Schein has supported health care practitioners with their product, equipment, and service needs. Over the decades, our team of sales consultants and technical specialists has acted as trusted advisers for our customers as they have embarked on one of the most fulfilling challenges of their career:

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Plastic Surgery Practice Services

Henry Schein Medical’s facility planning, and practice services setup includes:

To review our complete portfolio of solutions, please visit www.henryscheinsolutionshub.com.

Our 800 sales and equipment specialists are poised to assist you as you make the best investments to generate revenue and to deliver optimum outcomes.

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Most Common Plastic Surgery Instruments for Medical Professionals

Crafting exceptional results in plastic surgery requires a refined set of instruments.

Whether you specialize in facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, body contouring, or microsurgery, having the right tools in your hand is essential for precise and efficient procedures. Here's a glimpse into some of the fundamental instruments you'll find in a plastic surgeon's toolkit:

• Scalpels: The cornerstone of any surgery, scalpels come in various blade sizes and configurations (e.g., Bard-Parker blades) to accommodate different cutting tasks, from delicate facial incisions to precise liposuction cannula entry points.
• Forceps: These grasping instruments come in a variety of forms, such as Adson forceps for grasping delicate tissues, and Halsted mosquito forceps for clamping bleeding vessels. They provide controlled manipulation and hemostasis throughout the procedure.
• Scissors: Iris scissors with sharp, pointed tips offer exceptional control for intricate dissection around nerves and blood vessels. Scissors also come in blunt-tipped varieties for tasks like skin grafting.
• Retractors: Essential for maintaining a clear surgical field, retractors come in various designs to hold back tissues and provide optimal exposure. For instance, eyelid retractors provide superior visibility during ophthalmic procedures.
• Dissectors: Designed for separating tissues with minimal damage, dissectors come in various configurations. Freer elevators gently lift tissues, while monopolar or bipolar cautery dissectors combine cutting with hemostasis.
• Sutures & Needles: The choice of suture material and needle size depends on the specific tissue being repaired. Surgeons utilize absorbable sutures for internal tissues and non-absorbable sutures for closing the skin.
• Liposuction Cannulas: These hollow tubes come in different diameters and tip designs for aspirating fat deposits during body contouring procedures.
• Microvascular instruments: Microsurgery requires a specialized set of instruments, including delicate needles, sutures, and atraumatic clamps, to facilitate meticulous vessel repair and tissue manipulation.