HATE Gorney – Facelift Rake Retractor

The HATE Gorney retractor is a German-made facelift rake retractor with four hooked prongs and a wide, curved blade handle. It is designed to lift and hold skin flaps securely during facelift and plastic surgery, giving the surgeon an open, stable view of the dissection plane with gentle, even traction.

What Is a Gorney Retractor?

A Gorney retractor is a hand-held rake retractor used in facial plastic surgery. The prongs hook under the edge of the skin flap, and the broad, curved handle gives the assistant a comfortable, steady grip to pull the flap back. Because the force is spread over several prongs, the flap is held evenly without tearing or concentrating pressure on one point.

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

Features of the HATE Gorney Retractor

• 4-prong rake: wide, even retraction across the edge of the skin flap.
• Hooked prong tips: a secure hold on the dermis without slipping.
• Wide, curved blade handle: a comfortable, steady grip that reduces hand fatigue for the assistant.
• Coiled joint between rake and handle: [confirm function, e.g. flexible or angled connection].
• Made in Germany: manufactured by HATE to German surgical instrument standards.
• Reusable: can be cleaned and autoclaved between procedures.

Why Use a Rake Retractor in Facelift Surgery?

During a facelift, the surgeon works under a large skin flap that must be lifted and held still for long periods. Single skin hooks concentrate the pull on one point and can mark or tear the flap edge. A multi-prong rake retractor like the Gorney spreads the load across the flap, holds it flatter and gives a wider, more even view of the dissection plane. The broad handle also makes it easier for the assistant to keep steady traction throughout the operation.

Clinical Uses

The Gorney retractor is suitable for:

• Facelift (rhytidectomy) and SMAS procedures
• Neck lift and platysmaplasty
• Brow lift and other facial aesthetic surgery
• Skin flap retraction in plastic and reconstructive surgery

How to Use the Gorney Retractor

1. Inspect: check that all four prongs are straight, intact and undamaged before use.
2. Position: place the prongs under the edge of the skin flap so they grip the dermis.
3. Retract: hold the curved handle and apply gentle, steady traction to open the dissection plane.
4. Release: lift the prongs out carefully to avoid tearing the flap edge.

Cleaning and Sterilization

Rinse the Gorney retractor immediately after use so blood and tissue cannot dry between the prongs or in the joint. Clean it with a soft brush or an ultrasonic cleaner, paying attention to the coiled joint, then rinse and dry thoroughly. Sterilize according to your facility’s validated protocol for stainless steel surgical instruments. Protect the prong tips during storage and transport.

Why Buy from Surgronic?

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

Specifications

• Brand: HATE
• Country of origin: Germany
• Model: Gorney
• Type: Facelift rake retractor
• Number of prongs: 4
• Prong type: [confirm, e.g. sharp or blunt]
• Overall length: [confirm]
• Material: German surgical stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes
• Supplied: Non-sterile

Gorney Retractor FAQ

What is a Gorney retractor used for?

It is used to lift and hold skin flaps during facelift, neck lift and other facial plastic surgery.

How is it different from the Anderson claw?

Both are multi-prong skin retractors. The Gorney has a wide, curved blade handle for a broader grip, while the Anderson claw has a compact curled handle.

Can it be autoclaved?

Yes. Clean it thoroughly 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. Apply only gentle traction to the skin flap, and do not use the retractor if any prong is bent or damaged.