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Selection
Selection
INTRODUCTION
Optimal outcomes in dermatologic surgery require selection of the most appropriate surgical instruments. While the majority of procedures may be completed with a few basic instruments, there is a wide array of available instrument quality and selection.
Modern instruments are made from various metals or alloys, including stainless steel, chromium nickel, and tungsten carbide. Though numerous manufacturers are available, most readily available precision instruments are manufactured by several companies in Germany. In general, the highest-quality instruments are the longest lasting, provide the best surgical outcomes, and allow for optimal comfort and speed. Using inadequate instrumentation may lead to the need for frequent replacement, poor performance, and tissue damage.
In general, instruments used in dermatologic surgery are small, fine, and lightweight, allowing for proper atraumatic handling of delicate tissue and minimal operator fatigue. However, the thickness and quality of skin encountered in dermatology vary greatly, and specific instruments are designed for each of these skin types. A detailed description of instrument types and patterns, and their eponymous names, could fill a surgical equipment catalog. This chapter is intended as a guide to the general categories of instruments available, with emphasis on those instruments most commonly encountered.