HATE Gonzalez Retractor – Gluteal Spreader with Spring Handles

The HATE Gonzalez retractor is a German-made gluteal spreader with long, smooth blades that close into a diamond-shaped tip, a central joint, and spring-loaded, gold-finish handles. Squeezing the handles opens the blades to spread the tissue and widen the implant pocket.

What Is a Gonzalez Retractor?

The Gonzalez instruments were developed by Brazilian plastic surgeon Dr. Raul Gonzalez for gluteal augmentation with implants. In this operation, the implant is placed in a pocket inside or under the gluteus maximus muscle through a small incision. The Gonzalez retractor is inserted closed into the pocket and opened by squeezing the handles, spreading the muscle fibers along their natural direction.

The smooth, rounded blade tips glide through the tissue without cutting, and the spring brings the blades back together when the grip is released.

Learn more on Wikipedia: Buttock augmentation.

Features of the HATE Gonzalez Retractor

• Smooth diamond-shaped blades: blunt spreading without cutting.
• Spring-loaded handles: blades close automatically when released.
• Long working length: reaches deep into the implant pocket.
• Gold-finish handles: secure grip and easy to identify.
• Made in Germany: manufactured by HATE from German surgical stainless steel.
• Reusable: can be cleaned and autoclaved between procedures.

Clinical Uses of the Gonzalez Retractor

The Gonzalez retractor is suitable for:

• Creating the intramuscular pocket in gluteal augmentation.
• Spreading muscle fibers along their natural direction.
• Enlarging and checking the implant pocket.
• Blunt dissection in other body contouring procedures.

Why Use a Dedicated Gluteal Spreader?

The implant pocket in the gluteal muscle must be large enough for the implant but created with as little trauma as possible. Sharp dissection increases bleeding and the risk of damaging nerves. A gluteal spreader opens the tissue bluntly, separating rather than cutting the fibers. This keeps bleeding low, protects the surrounding structures, and makes the pocket easy to shape and inspect.

How to Use the Gonzalez Retractor

1. Insert the closed blades through the incision into the planned plane.
2. Squeeze the handles gently to open the blades and spread the tissue.
3. Release, reposition, and repeat until the pocket has the required size.
4. Withdraw the instrument with the blades closed.

German Quality from HATE

HATE is a German manufacturer of surgical instruments with a strong focus on plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery. Each instrument is forged or machined from high-grade material, hand-finished and checked by experienced instrument makers before it leaves the factory. The result is an instrument with a precise working end, a smooth surface that is easy to clean, and a long working life when it is cared for correctly. Surgronic supplies the full HATE range to hospitals, private clinics, and surgeons in Türkiye and abroad, with fast delivery and support from a team that knows surgical instruments.

Care and Sterilization

Rinse the retractor immediately after use. Clean it with a soft brush or in an ultrasonic cleaner, then dry it completely. Sterilize it in an autoclave according to your facility’s validated protocol. Inspect it before every use. Open the joint and clean the spring area carefully, then lubricate the joint with instrument milk.

Specifications

• Brand: HATE (Germany)
• Model: Gonzalez Retractor
• Blades: smooth, diamond-shaped tip
• Mechanism: spring-loaded handles
• Handles: gold finish
• Material: German surgical stainless steel
• Reusable: yes, autoclavable

Gonzalez Retractor FAQ

Is it only for gluteal surgery?

It is designed for gluteal augmentation but can be used for other blunt pocket dissection.

Is it supplied sterile?

No. Clean and sterilize the Gonzalez retractor before first use.

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