Cottle's Elevator

This elevator is used to elevate mucoperichondrium of nasal septum during septal surgeries. It has a curved elevator at one end and is broad at the other end. This broad end can be held conveniently by the surgeon. This elevator should be used with the curvature facing the nasal septum. This will ensure that pressure is applied to the firm surface of nasal septum while attempting to elevate the flap.