Converse Skin Hook

Description

Converse Skin Hook

The Converse skin hook is a short, sharp hook for lifting skin. Plastic and nasal surgeons use it to raise flap edges gently while they dissect or suture.

Why surgeons prefer a hook for skin

Forceps squeeze tissue between two jaws, so they can mark thin skin. A hook, however, holds the edge at a single point. Therefore the flap stays in better shape when the surgeon closes it later.

A compact 13 cm pattern

Our Converse hook measures 13 cm with a sharp tip. The shorter body suits close work near the face, where a long handle can get in the way. Please contact us if you need other measurements.

Typical use in rhinoplasty

In open rhinoplasty, the surgeon lifts the nasal skin off the cartilage framework. Meanwhile, an assistant holds the flap edge up with a skin hook. The hook then returns at the end, when the team lines up the columella incision for closure.

Building a set of hooks

Many trays carry two or three skin hooks of different lengths. For example, you might keep this 13 cm hook for fine work and a 15 cm hook for deeper reach. Also keep a spare, since sharp points need regular checking.

Caring for your Converse skin hook

Clean the hook soon after use so tissue cannot dry at the point. Then inspect the tip under good light for any bend. Finally, sterilize it in a tray that keeps the point from touching other instruments.

Converse skin hook specifications

• Converse pattern with a sharp point
• Length: 13 cm
• Stainless steel

How we handle a 13 cm hook order

This 13 cm Converse hook carries a three-year warranty on workmanship defects. Next, a team member in Atlanta examines the short hook by hand before shipping it. Our help and FAQ page answers most questions about hook orders. Surgical steels follow ASTM F899, which sets the specification for skin hooks and similar instruments. For a longer sharp option, compare the Freer skin hook. You will find the whole line in our ENT and nasal instruments.

Short skin hooks are for use by trained professionals. See our care and sterilization advice on hook photography and the nickel in stainless steel, plus our return terms if a 13 cm hook does not suit you.