Pitanguy Forceps

Description

Pitanguy Forceps

The Pitanguy forceps marks and holds tissue during aesthetic surgery. Ivo Pitanguy used it to plan breast and abdominal reshaping.

Two lengths

We offer 13 cm and 16 cm. Besides, the short version suits small areas. Meanwhile, the longer one reaches across larger flaps.

How Pitanguy forceps help

They pinch tissue to test how much skin the surgeon can remove. Then the tips mark the result. So planning stays accurate on the table.

Typical use

Breast reduction, lift and abdominoplasty all use it. It also helps in face and body contouring. Moreover, plastic trays often hold both lengths.

Technique

Grip the skin and pull gently together. Check closure tension by eye. Then mark the points and repeat along the line.

Pairing

Use it with a skin marker and ruler. Together they make the plan clear. As a result, the team can follow it step by step.

What sets Pitanguy forceps apart

The jaws open wide enough to gather a broad fold of skin. In addition, the tips meet precisely, so each mark lands where the fold closed. For this reason, many surgeons trust it more than a ruler when they judge skin excess.

Pitanguy forceps lengths

• 13 cm
• 16 cm
• Marking and grasping tips

Care

Rinse the tips at once after use. Brush, rinse and dry. Then check tip alignment.

Aftercare and inspection

Prior to shipping, someone in Atlanta assesses the Pitanguy pattern one at a time. In the rare case the forceps shows a build flaw, we honor three years against manufacturing defects. Companion tools are in our general surgery listings. Our common questions page covers payment and delivery. For details on instrument alloys, look up ASTM F899. Take a look at our Marten forceps.

Licensed buyers only. Open the delivery terms for timing. The cleaning guide explains image variation along with nickel in surgical steel.