Which surgical tool causes less tissue damage? a Head-to-Head test

This study compares two electrocautery tips—blunt and Utah—to see which causes less thermal damage to fat, fibrotic, and muscle tissue. Tissue samples are taken from patients undergoing surgical removal of gluteal biopolymers (injected fillers). The tissue is cut in the lab using different tips, power settings, and modes, and the depth of damage is measured under a microscope. The goal is to identify which tool and settings minimize tissue injury, potentially improving surgical outcomes.