Anderson Facelift Claw Retractor, 3/5 Prong

Anderson Bear Claw Retractor Sharp Solid Handle

The name comes from the row of curved, sharpened tines that hook under a skin flap the way a claw grips a surface. That's the Anderson Bear Claw Retractor in a sentence — a handheld instrument that gives surgeons direct tactile control during flap elevation in facelift, browlift, and scalp work, in a way self-retaining systems just can't replicate.

Tines Built for Flap Work

Each tine curves inward just enough to keep the flap seated as you work back and forth undermining it. Multi-point contact spreads the retraction force across several small areas instead of concentrating it in one spot, which lowers the odds of skin tearing under sustained tension.

One Solid Piece, No Play

Milled as a single solid piece rather than hinged or riveted together, the handle transmits grip directly to the tines — no wobble, no give, even after years of use. An assistant gets honest tactile feedback about exactly how much tension is being applied.

Shallow by Design

The tines penetrate just far enough to catch the dermal layer of a flap. Superficial engagement, on purpose — it keeps the retractor from snagging deeper vascular or neural structures during the wide undermining facelift and scalp procedures often require.

Comfortable Through Long Holds

Facelift surgery means prolonged retraction, and hand fatigue among assistants is a real, practical concern. The rounded, weighted grip distributes pressure across the palm, keeping the instrument steady through flap elevation, undermining, and repositioning without wearing anyone out.

Complementary Instruments on Our Site

Our plastic surgery instrument collection includes several exposure options worth comparing: the self-retaining Alm Retractor for hands-free small-field work, and the illuminated Biggs Mammaplasty Retractor when a deeper cavity calls for built-in light.

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