Cottle Alar Cartilage Retractor, Total Length 15cm

Cottle Alar Retractor, Total Length 15 cm - 6 Inch

The nasal tip is where rhinoplasty gets genuinely complicated — dense with anatomy, cosmetically unforgiving, and small. This Cottle Alar Retractor holds back overlying tissue just enough to give surgeons a clear view of the alar cartilage without disturbing the delicate structures around it.

Part of a Trusted Instrument Family

Cottle-pattern instruments have been the standard in nasal surgery for decades, built specifically for the anatomy of the nose rather than adapted from general-purpose tools. This retractor follows that same design philosophy.

15 cm Fits Tip Anatomy Specifically

The alar cartilages, columella, and surrounding soft tissue form a compact but intricate field. This retractor's length is calibrated for that space, letting surgeons work precisely without the instrument becoming unwieldy in such a tight area.

Gentle Enough for the Thinnest Skin on the Nose

The blade's atraumatic profile minimizes trauma to tip skin, which is notably thinner than skin elsewhere on the nose and more prone to visible trauma if handled roughly.

Clear View, Better Reshaping Decisions

By holding soft tissue back, this retractor lets surgeons directly assess alar cartilage shape and symmetry before suturing, grafting, or reshaping — direct visualization that supports more accurate decisions during tip refinement.

Reliable Stainless Steel Build

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