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90% wound closure within 72 hours1
25% nerve recovery at 5 weeks vs 9% with standard blades2
Reduces scarring in facelift surgery by 86% vs standard scalpels3
Incisions made by a nano-polished blade result in a less traumatized wound edge…The scar that forms is less prominent and boasts a more uniform appearance due to the balanced collagen distribution enabled by the nano-polished blade.5,7
Histology study: Significantly reduced macrophage density by at least 40%1
Stained nerve tissues: Improved axon regeneration with nano-polished blade2
Standard blade (9% recovery) vs Nano-polished blade (25% recovery)2
Fewer blade exchanges streamline procedures and reduce inventory requirements, OR time, and associated costs11
Unmatched blade durability translates to cost efficiencies4
Reduced procedural interruptions and OR time11
Decreased inventory requirements11
…significantly improved durability, leading to cost savings by reducing the number of blades used and exchanged during surgeries….This coupled with superior patient healing,,,is all upside to patients, surgeons, medical staff, and healthcare facilities.4
Accelerated healing and nerve recovery2,5
Minimized tissue damage and scarring3,6
Lowered inflammation1
…a significant milestone in the evolution of surgical instruments, its ultra-smooth surface finish reduces tissue trauma at the microscopic level, improving wound closure, and paving the way for healthier, stronger postoperative tissue response.1
Less scarring begins at the incision point
Lessened scarring by 86%6
Standard scalpel scar occurrence rate 12% vs 1.8% with the Planatome blade
Reducing tissue damage is critical for positive clinical outcomes6
...Nano-polished blade technology has introduced a novel approach to minimizing post-incision inflammation which in turn lowers the incident rate of scar formation… an effective tool …at the time of surgery.6
Specialist in aesthetic breast, body, and face procedures.
Better ergonomics – ease of use to create incision; good feel, clean incision. A clean incision is a better cut. More durable means using fewer blades. For exampIe, performed a bilateral thigh lift with one Planatome vs 3-4 standard scalpels. It’s a paradigm shift on how you use a blade.
Love the precision and consistency of the Planatome blades. Precision is the key to Aesthetic Surgery and the consistency helps to minimize the patient to patient variation we see in our practice. Definitely get less bleeding which help my visibility in creating intricate incisions on the eyelid.
Watch Dr. Fagien’s video demonstrating the precise incision and minimal bleeding while using Planatome® for a Blepharoplasty procedure.
Definitely the surgical scars look better. When you cut through the skin and particularly the dermis, the cut needs to be smooth without disrupting a lot of the lymphatics, blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue which would inhibit healing. Planatome certainly cuts better, cuts smoother, less trauma and less shear.
Specializes in breast, body, and face procedures.
There is a clear difference. I used only one #10 and one #15 Planatome blade for a breast reduction, which usually requires 5-10 regular blades per case. The handling characteristics are much better. It’s weird since most of us just take it for granted that a blade is a blade, but there is a clear difference.
Love the blades! Definitely better than the standard blades that I’ve been using! They feel sturdier and don’t bend as easily. Cut and carve with less effort and greater precision, as you can cut with more gentle pressure. Definitively last longer! During Rhinoplasty, when cutting and shaping cartilage, I go through 4 blades on average, and I used one Planatome. During intra-oral surgery when cutting down to bone, the blades don’t dull like the standard blades, and they continue to cut with sharpness and precision. For example, during 3rd molar surgery I can use one single blade throughout the entire case without having to switch.
Planatome blades and cutting instruments utilize patented polishing technology, adapted from the semiconductor industry, to deliver near molecular-perfect edge precision that reduces tissue trauma and accelerates healing to improve outcomes. They offer enhanced consistency, sharpness, and control during procedures while also providing enhanced durability.
Our blades are engineered to reduce drag and micro-tearing, which leads to less inflammation, minimized scarring, and faster patient recovery.
Yes. Planatome blades are designed to integrate seamlessly with standard surgical blade handles, ensuring ease of adoption without changes to your current workflow.
Our blades and instruments are ideal for precision-critical procedures such as plastic surgery, ophthalmic, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and neurosurgery—any field where fine control and clean incisions are essential.
No special protocols are required. Our blades are available as sterile single-use instruments and comply with all standard handling and disposal procedures. Other cutting instruments, such as scissors, rongeurs, curettes, etc, are processed in traditional SPD autoclave protocols.
Yes, we offer sample kits and support clinical evaluations.
Surgeons who use Planatome blades and instruments report improved precision, cleaner incisions, and faster patient recovery compared to traditional blades, especially in microsurgical or cosmetic applications. Visit Clinical Perspectives.
References
Bigdelle V, Ling MX, Clifford L, Spiro CL, Lee RC. Effect of scalpel cutting edge roughness on surgical incisional inflammation and scarring. Am J Obstet Gynecol.
Prescher H, Ling MX, Bigdelle V, Spiro CL, Lee RC. Scalpel edge roughness affects post-transection peripheral nerve regeneration. Surg Open Sci. 2021;4:1-6. doi.org/10.1016/j.sopen.2020.11.002
Data on file, Planatome, LLC. Agullo FJ, Sanchez MJ, Jeffcoat K. Scar occurrence with use of nano-polished blade versus conventional scalpel blade on facelift patients: a single center retrospective study. 2025.
Data on file, Planatome, LLC. Internal company study. Choi JW. Planatome initial human case midline laparotomy study. 2017.
Chen P, Piao X, Bonaldo P. Role of macrophages in Wallerian degeneration and axonal regeneration after peripheral nerve injury. Acta Neuropathol. 2015;130(5):605-618. doi:10.1007/s00401-015-1482-4
Data on file, Planatome, LLC. Internal company document. Jeffcoat KL. Microscopy study 10062023. 2023.
Data on file, Planatome, LLC. Whitepaper. Superiority of nano-polished surgical blades: an analysis of their impact on healing and implications for postoperative outcomes.
Eijkelkamp RW. Significantly reduced macrophage density, linked to pain development through the production of inflammatory mediators. Presented at: British Society of Rheumatology; August 2017.
Data on file, Planatome, LLC. Internal company document. Lee RC. Macrophage density post nano-polished blade incision. 2020.
Data on file, Planatome, LLC. Internal company document. Dale N, Jeffcoat JL. Benchtop durability testing of Planatome blades versus conventional blades. 2024.
Data on file, Planatome, LLC. Whitepaper. Superior surgical efficiency and outcomes: the economic advantages of Planatome nano-polished surgical blades.
