McKissock Mammaplasty Caliper

McKissock Mammaplasty Caliper (28.6 cm) for precise breast surgery

In reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgery, perfect symmetry is both a clinical need and an artistic goal. The McKissock Mammaplasty Caliper is the best tool for measuring the nipple-areola complex and skin flaps during breast reduction or mastopexy.

This tool is 11-1/4" (28.6 cm) long overall, which gives it the reach and stability needed for large-scale anatomical mapping. It is made of high-quality German stainless steel and is built to be accurate for life in the most demanding plastic surgery suites.

Important Features and Technical Details

The McKissock design is made to fit the unique shape of the human chest wall:

Dual-Arm Measuring System: The caliper has two long, curved arms that let the surgeon measure distances across the breast's curved surface without touching the tissue unnecessarily.

11-1/4" (28.6 cm) Frame: The extra length is meant to fit patients of different sizes and gives you plenty of room to mark the distance from the sternal notch to the nipple.

Precision Engraved Scale: The measuring scale is carved directly into the metal, so the markings won't fade or wear off even after being sterilized many times.

Locking Mechanism: Most models have a thumb-screw lock that lets the surgeon "freeze" a certain measurement. This is very important when moving measurements from the "ideal" breast to the breast being worked on to make sure that both sides are perfectly symmetrical.

Main Uses in Surgery

For "Keyhole" pattern planning in Reduction Mammaplasty, the McKissock Caliper is the best tool.

Mapping the nipple position means measuring the exact distance from the suprasternal notch to the new nipple-areola site.

Planning the skin flap: marking the vertical and horizontal parts of the "T" or "L" shaped cuts used in breast lifting and reduction.

Areola Sizing: Helping to make sure that both sides of the nipple-areola complex are the same size by measuring them.

Symmetry Verification: This tool checks and balances the procedure to make sure that the tissue resection is balanced.

Why use German stainless steel for construction?

This size of caliper needs a material that won't bend or warp when it's under stress. We choose German Stainless Steel for:

Structural Integrity: The arms keep their alignment, so a 10cm measurement today will still be a 10cm measurement five years from now.

Satin Finish: Made to reflect less light from bright surgical lamps so that the surgeon can read the scale clearly without straining their eyes.

Corrosion Resistance: It can handle all the fluids and cleaning products used in surgery without any problems.

Ready for the autoclave: This tool can be used again and again and can handle standard high-heat sterilization cycles.

Importance in the Clinic

Even a 5mm difference can be visually important in mammaplasty. The McKissock Caliper gets rid of the guesswork that comes with using flexible tape measures or plastic rulers. It gives you a solid, dependable reference point that is necessary for good surgical results.