HATE Gorney-Freeman v2 – 23 cm Curved Facelift Scissors

The HATE Gorney Freeman scissors v2 are German-made 23 cm curved facelift scissors designed for long, controlled undermining of skin flaps in facelift and neck lift surgery. The extra length gives the surgeon reach across the cheek and neck from a small incision, while the curved blades follow the natural contour of the face.

What Are Gorney Freeman Scissors?

Gorney-Freeman scissors are a classic pattern of facelift scissors with long shanks and gently curved blades. They are used to separate the skin from the deeper layers of the face and neck during rhytidectomy, a step known as undermining. At 23 cm, this model is one of the longer facelift scissors available, which makes it well suited to extended dissections into the neck and lower face.

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

Features of the HATE Gorney-Freeman v2

• 23 cm length: long reach for extended undermining of the cheek and neck.
• Curved blades: follow tissue planes for smooth, even dissection.
• Black-finish handles: reduce glare under bright operating lights and make the scissors easy to identify on the tray.
• Precision screw joint: smooth, even blade action from the joint to the tips.
• Made in Germany: manufactured by HATE to German surgical instrument standards.
• Reusable: can be cleaned and autoclaved between procedures.

Why Choose 23 cm Facelift Scissors?

Modern facelift techniques often extend the dissection well into the neck. Shorter scissors force the surgeon to make extra incisions or work at awkward angles to reach these areas. Long Gorney Freeman scissors let the surgeon sweep under the skin in long, even strokes from the facelift incision, with the hand kept comfortably outside the wound. The result is a uniform flap thickness over a wide area and better control in the deeper part of the dissection.

Clinical Uses

These Gorney Freeman scissors are suitable for:

• Facelift (rhytidectomy) and SMAS procedures
• Neck lift and extended neck dissection
• Skin flap undermining in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• General soft tissue dissection where extra reach is needed

How to Use the Gorney Freeman Scissors

1. Inspect: check the blades for nicks and test that the action is smooth before use.
2. Hold: place the thumb and ring finger in the rings and steady the shanks with the index finger.
3. Dissect: keep the curve facing the skin surface and use spreading and cutting strokes to develop the dissection plane.
4. Close carefully: close the blades fully before withdrawing them from the incision.

Cleaning and Sterilization

Rinse the scissors immediately after use, with the blades open, to stop blood and tissue drying in the joint. Clean them with a soft brush or an ultrasonic cleaner, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Lubricate the joint with an instrument lubricant suitable for steam sterilization, then autoclave according to your facility’s validated protocol. Have the blades professionally sharpened when the cut is no longer clean.

Why Buy from Surgronic?

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Specifications

• Brand: HATE
• Country of origin: Germany
• Model: Gorney-Freeman v2
• Overall length: 23 cm
• Blade type: Curved
• Tips: [confirm, e.g. blunt/blunt]
• Cutting edge: [confirm, e.g. standard or SuperCut]
• Material: German surgical stainless steel, black-finish handles [confirm coating]
• Reusable: Yes
• Supplied: Non-sterile

Gorney Freeman Scissors FAQ

What is the difference between Gorney-Freeman and Aston scissors?

Both are curved facelift scissors. The Gorney-Freeman pattern is typically longer, which gives more reach for extended neck dissection.

Can the scissors be resharpened?

Yes. Have them sharpened by a professional instrument service when the blades no longer cut cleanly.

Can they be autoclaved?

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

Are they supplied sterile?

No. Clean and sterilize the scissors before their first use.

Important Safety Information

This instrument is intended for use by trained medical professionals only. Do not use the scissors to cut wire, sutures with metal components or other hard materials, as this can damage the blades.