Young Tongue Holding Forceps 17cm | ENT, Oral Surgery & Piercing Tool, Silicone Pad

What is this forceps?

This Young Tongue Holding Forceps measures 17cm and features silicone pads on the jaws, built from stainless steel for reliable clinical use. Originally designed for ENT and maxillofacial surgeons to grasp, retract, and hold the tongue during oral and throat procedures, this same design also serves body piercing professionals, who use it to grip and stabilise tissue during nipple piercing procedures. In both applications, the silicone padding reduces trauma to soft tissue while the jaws maintain a secure, controlled grip.

What are the key features?

• Silicone pads on the jaws for atraumatic tissue grip
• Ratchet locking mechanism for hands-free, self-retaining hold
• Ring handles for stable, precise control
• Curved shank design for improved access
• Stainless steel construction, fully autoclavable

Product specifications

Who should use this instrument?

This forceps suits ENT surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, oral surgeons, and dental professionals who need reliable tongue retraction during procedures such as hemiglossectomy or lingual thyroid excision. It also suits professional body piercers, who rely on the same ratchet-locking, silicone-padded design to hold tissue securely and steadily during a piercing procedure. In both settings, the self-locking ratchet keeps the grip stable without continuous manual pressure, freeing up the user’s hands for the rest of the procedure.

How do I clean and sterilise this forceps?

Clean the instrument thoroughly after each use and autoclave before use on a new patient or client, following standard clinical or studio sterilisation protocol. The stainless steel body and silicone pads both withstand repeated sterilisation cycles without degrading, so the instrument stays reliable for long-term theatre, clinic, or studio use.

Why choose this Young Tongue Holding Forceps?

The silicone-padded jaws set this instrument apart from standard serrated forceps, offering a firm hold with less risk of tissue trauma, whether in a surgical or piercing setting. Furthermore, the self-locking ratchet and ergonomic ring handles give the user precise, fatigue-free control throughout longer procedures, making this a dependable tool for ENT and oral surgery teams as well as professional piercing studios.