Anatomy and applications of the #15 scalpel blade and its variations

Somodyuti Chandra, Indrashis Podder, Manas Chatterjee, Lawrence Field

Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery 2018 11(2):79-82

Scalpels have been used to make skin incisions since the advent of "modern" dermatosurgery. #15 Scalpel blade and #3 handle (Bard-Parker handle) are most frequently used by a dermatosurgeon. Besides the proper equipment, appropriate technique is mandatory to ensure a "precise" incision. In this article, we discuss about the anatomy, variations, and different uses of the #15 scalpel blade and the ideal method of making a "precise" skin incision.

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