Surgical Pearl: Modified Hypodermic Needle and Its Cap for Guarded Prick Incision

January 2024 in “ Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery ”

Muhammed Mukhtar

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TLDR The modified needle is safer for procedures by reducing injury risk.

The document describes a modified hypodermic needle and its cap designed to provide a safer method for making prick incisions during procedures such as comedone extraction and hair transplantation. Traditional instruments used for these purposes are not well-guarded, posing a risk of deep injury and causing fear in patients. The modification aims to enhance safety by guarding the needle, thereby reducing the risk of injury during the procedure.

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