Rhinoplasty Instruments: What an Aesthetic Nasal Surgery Set Contains

Contents of a rhinoplasty instrument set

A rhinoplasty set supports four tasks: exposure, bone work, cartilage work and closure. Exposure relies on specula and retractors; bone work on osteotomes and rasps; cartilage work on fine scissors, knives and forceps; closure on needle holders and fine tissue forceps. Surgeons add personal preference items, so many departments keep a base set and an add-on tray.

Counting is critical because instruments are small and numerous. A written tray list, sized trays and silicone mats keep small items in order and make sterile processing safer.

• Nasal specula and the Aufricht retractor
• Osteotomes and chisels in several widths
• Rasps and files for the dorsum
• Fine scissors, knives and cartilage forceps
• Skin hooks and fine tissue forceps
• Needle holder, suture scissors and suction tips

Nasal osteotome and rhinoplasty rasp

A nasal osteotome is a narrow chisel used for lateral and medial osteotomies to reposition the nasal bones. Straight and curved, guarded and unguarded versions exist, in various widths; the right choice depends on the technique and the surgeon's preference. Edge sharpness and a firm handle that transmits the mallet blow without slipping are the key points to check.

A rhinoplasty rasp or file smooths the nasal dorsum after a hump reduction. Rasps are available with different tooth patterns, from coarse to fine. REDA's ENT instruments range lists nasal rasps, rhinoplasty chisels and osteotomes, septum elevators and nasal specula.

Aufricht retractor, scissors and skin hooks

The Aufricht retractor is a nasal retractor with a broad, curved blade that lifts the nasal tip skin and gives a clear view in open rhinoplasty. Whether a specific catalogue includes the exact Aufricht pattern should be confirmed with the supplier. Fine skin hooks serve a similar function for small flaps, and REDA's plastic surgery section covers fine retractors and marking instruments for aesthetic work.

Fine scissors are used for cartilage and soft tissue; sharp-pointed and blunt-tipped patterns exist, straight and curved. Quality of the screw or box joint and tip alignment determine the cut. See our guide to septoplasty instruments for the septal part of the set, and to plastic surgery instruments for the broader aesthetic list.

Quality checks and care

Examine osteotome edges under magnification for nicks; a damaged edge fractures bone unpredictably. Rasp teeth should be uniform, and scissors should cut cleanly from heel to tip. Clean rasps with a stiff brush because bone and cartilage debris collects between teeth.

Steam sterilization follows manufacturer instructions and ISO 17665 practice. Store osteotomes and fine tips separately from heavy items in a protected tray. Never use osteotomes for tasks other than their intended purpose.

Keep a spare of the most fragile items, such as fine scissors and cartilage forceps, so that one damaged instrument does not stop a theatre list.

Planning and sourcing in the UAE

Aesthetic nasal surgery is performed in both hospitals and day-surgery facilities. Plan the number of sets from your weekly cases and sterilization turnaround. Confirm product registration with the relevant UAE authority and check licensing requirements for your facility.

Beckfinity's specialists can prepare a quotation for a rhinoplasty set from the REDA catalogue and discuss your surgeons' preferences before you order.