Example of How to Hold a Needle Holder and Surgical Forceps in Minor Dermatological Surgical Procedures

Example of how to hold a needle holder and surgical forceps in minor dermatological surgical procedures. Hold the forceps and needle holder as you find best. In principle, however, the needle holder should not be held with your thumb and forefinger like scissors but you should use your forefinger (and possibly thumb) to stabilize and guide the tip of the needle holder, and support the needle holder on your palm.

Picture and text: Alexander Salava