Aufricht Nasal Retractor, 16cm
The Aufricht nasal retractor measures 16cm and is used during rhinoplasty and other nasal surgery to hold soft tissue open for better visibility.
The Aufricht nasal retractor is a surgical instrument used primarily in rhinoplasty and other nasal surgical procedures to hold soft tissue and skin open, giving the surgeon a clearer view of the underlying nasal structures during the operation. Measuring 16 centimetres, it is sized to work comfortably within the confines of the nasal cavity and surrounding tissue, where a compact, precisely shaped retractor is needed rather than a larger general surgery retractor.
By lifting and holding tissue away from the surgical field, it allows the surgeon to work more accurately on the nasal cartilage, bone or septum without the tissue obstructing the view or interfering with instrument access. This kind of exposure is particularly important in procedures where fine adjustments to nasal shape or structure are being made, since good visibility supports more precise, controlled surgical technique.
As a reusable stainless steel instrument, the Aufricht retractor is cleaned and sterilized between cases and typically forms part of a dedicated rhinoplasty or ENT surgical instrument set used in hospitals and specialist plastic surgery and ENT clinics performing nasal procedures.
