HATE Pitanguy – Facelift Flap Demarcator

The HATE Pitanguy flap demarcator is a German-made facelift marking forceps used to show the surgeon exactly how much skin to remove after the facelift flap has been redraped. One jaw slides under the flap and the other marks the skin on top, transferring the position of the underlying incision line to the surface for accurate, tension-free excision.

What Is a Pitanguy Flap Demarcator?

The instrument is named after the Brazilian plastic surgeon Ivo Pitanguy, one of the most influential figures in aesthetic surgery. After the skin flap is lifted and pulled into its new position during a facelift, the surgeon must decide where to cut the excess skin. The flap demarcator takes the guesswork out of this step: the lower jaw sits against the incision line under the flap, and when the forceps are closed the upper jaw leaves a precise mark on the overlapping skin. The surgeon then cuts along these marks for a clean, accurate closure.

You can read more about the facelift procedure on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website.

Features of the HATE Pitanguy Flap Demarcator

• Precision marking jaws: one jaw under the flap, one marking on top, for exact transfer of the incision line.
• Angled jaw design: fits around the curves of the ear and hairline.
• Blue finger rings: colour-coded for quick identification on the tray.
• Smooth box joint: accurate jaw alignment every time the forceps close.
• Made in Germany: manufactured by HATE to German surgical instrument standards.
• Reusable: can be cleaned and autoclaved between procedures.

Why Use a Flap Demarcator in Facelift Surgery?

Removing too much skin creates tension, which can widen scars, distort the earlobe and pull the hairline. Removing too little leaves redundant skin and a less natural result. Marking the excess by eye is difficult because the skin overlaps the incision. A Pitanguy flap demarcator gives an exact, repeatable mark at each point, helping the surgeon achieve symmetrical results on both sides, fine scars and a natural position of the ear and hairline.

Clinical Uses

The Pitanguy flap demarcator is suitable for:

• Facelift (rhytidectomy): marking excess skin around the ear and hairline
• Neck lift and combined face and neck lift
• Brow lift and other procedures where a redraped skin flap must be trimmed
• Plastic and reconstructive surgery requiring precise flap trimming

How to Use the Pitanguy Flap Demarcator

1. Redrape the flap: pull the skin flap into its final position over the incision.
2. Position: slide the lower jaw under the flap so its tip rests at the edge of the incision line.
3. Mark: close the forceps so the upper jaw marks the overlying skin. Repeat at several points along the incision.
4. Excise: join the marks and trim the excess skin along the marked line.

Cleaning and Sterilization

Rinse the flap demarcator immediately after use, with the jaws open, so blood and tissue cannot dry in the joint or on the marking tips. Clean it with a soft brush or an ultrasonic cleaner, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Lubricate the joint with a steam-permeable instrument lubricant and autoclave according to your facility’s validated protocol. Protect the marking tips during storage.

Why Buy from Surgronic?

Surgronic supplies genuine HATE surgical instruments to clinics, hospitals and plastic surgeons. Every HATE Pitanguy flap demarcator is inspected before shipping, and our team can help you build a complete facelift instrument set. Browse our full range of plastic surgery instruments.

المواصفات

• Brand: HATE
• Country of origin: Germany
• Model: Pitanguy
• Type: Facelift flap demarcator (marking forceps)
• Overall length: [confirm, e.g. 15 cm]
• Material: German surgical stainless steel, blue colour-coded finger rings [confirm coating]
• Reusable: Yes
• Supplied: Non-sterile

Pitanguy Flap Demarcator FAQ

What does a flap demarcator do?

It marks the exact amount of excess skin to remove after a facelift flap has been redraped, so the surgeon can trim it accurately.

Is “Pitangu” the same instrument?

Yes. Pitangu and Pitanguy are both used for this instrument, named after the plastic surgeon Ivo Pitanguy.

Can it be autoclaved?

Yes. Clean and lubricate it first, then sterilize it following your facility’s protocol.

Is it supplied sterile?

No. Clean and sterilize the instrument before its first use.

Important Safety Information

This instrument is intended for use by trained medical professionals only. Handle the marking tips with care, and inspect the jaws and joint before every use.