ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION It is an exciting time in dermatologic surgery as the field continues to expand through the innovation and advancement of new techniques and procedures. It has become imperative for the dermatologic surgeon to become familiar with the wide variety of instruments available, as well as their many uses in order to effectively and efficiently perform specific procedures. In this chapter, the array of surgical instruments available to the dermatologic surgeon will be covered. The purpose of this review is not to be exhaustive, but rather to focus on those options most commonly utilized, and those most critical to the practice of dermatologic surgery.