Castroviejo Blepharoplasty Forceps

Description

• These are the most prevalent types of blepharoplasty.
• They have a straight body with inclined, forward-facing teeth in different diameters (0.12mm, 0.3mm, 0.5mm).
• Flat handles.
• Tying platform for fastening sutures.
• Suitable for gripping and manipulating sensitive tissues such as the conjunctiva and eyelid skin.
• Castroviejo Brown Tissue Forceps:
  • Similar to suturing forceps, but with finer brown teeth.
  • Designed for even the most fragile tissues, such as nasal cartilage.
  • Provide a solid hold while minimizing damage.

Key features:

• Material: Typically constructed of surgical grade titanium or stainless steel.
• Titanium has the advantages of being lightweight, robust, and corrosion resistant.
• Angled teeth ensure a tight grasp on tissues without causing unnecessary stress.
• Different tooth sizes accommodate the varying tissue thicknesses found in blepharoplasty.
• The Tying Platform is a level place near the base of the forceps.
• Aids in the manipulation and tying of sutures during surgery.

Uses for Blepharoplasty:

• Grasping and manipulating sensitive eyelid tissues during surgery.
• Holding sutures to tie and secure skin, muscle, or conjunctiva.
• Providing assistance with tissue dissection and manipulation.

Advantages:

• Fine teeth and angulation provide for precise control over fragile tissues.
• A secure grasp reduces tissue injury.
• The tying platform makes it easier to handle sutures.
• Available in a variety of sizes to meet different surgical needs.
• When properly maintained, it is both durable and reusable.