Luciano Catalfamo

Prof. Dr. Luciano Catalfamo

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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LCLuciano Maria Catalfamo
Luciano Maria Catalfamo
LCLuciano Catalfamo
Luciano Catalfamo
DRDanilo De Rinaldis
Danilo De Rinaldis
Background/Objectives: “Ozempic face” is an aesthetic side effect associated with the use of the antidiabetic agent Ozempic (semaglutide), characterized by a prematurely aged and fatigued facial appearance due to rapid weight loss. Currently, treatment options for this condition are limited. In this study, we present our clinical experience with the BodyTite device, provided by InMode Italy S.r.l. (Rome, Italy). Materials and Methods: We report a case series involving 24 patients (19 women and 5 men, aged 27–65 years), treated with subdermal bipolar radiofrequency (Endotissutal Bipolar Radiofrequency) between 2023 and 2024. All patients underwent a minimum follow-up of 12 months. At the end of the follow-up period, patients rated their satisfaction on a from 0 to 10 scale, and an independent expert assessed the stability of clinical outcomes. Results: The majority of patients reported high satisfaction levels (≥8), which correlated with the independent expert’s evaluation of treatment efficacy and result stability. The only observed adverse event was transient cutaneous erythema. Conclusions: “Ozempic face” is an increasingly common side effect associated with newer classes of antidiabetic medications. Although these drugs offer significant metabolic benefits, the accompanying facial volume loss and aging are often poorly tolerated by patients. Our findings suggest that subdermal bipolar radiofrequency represents a safe, low-risk, and cost-effective therapeutic option for the aesthetic management of Ozempic face.

29 December 2022 in Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
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LCLuciano Catalfamo
Luciano Catalfamo
DRDanilo De Rinaldis
Danilo De Rinaldis
SCSamuele Cicchiello
Samuele Cicchiello
CSCalogero Scozzaro
Calogero Scozzaro
CNCarla Nava
Carla Nava
FPFrancesco Saverio De Ponte
Francesco Saverio De Ponte

20 July 2024 in Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
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DRDanilo De Rinaldis
Danilo De Rinaldis
CSCalogero Scozzaro
Calogero Scozzaro
ACAlessandro Calvo
Alessandro Calvo
Michele BasilicataMichele Basilicata
Michele Basilicata
FPFrancesco Saverio De Ponte
Francesco Saverio De Ponte
LCLuciano Catalfamo
Luciano Catalfamo

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LCLuciano Maria Catalfamo
Luciano Maria Catalfamo
ACAlessandro Calvo
Alessandro Calvo
SCSamuele Cicchiello
Samuele Cicchiello
AFAntonino La Fauci
Antonino La Fauci
LCLuciano Catalfamo
Luciano Catalfamo
DRDanilo De Rinaldis
Danilo De Rinaldis
Background/Objectives: Septoplasty is a commonly performed surgical procedure aimed at correcting nasal septal deviations, to improve nasal airflow and respiratory function. Traditional approaches to septal correction rely on either direct visualization or endoscopic guidance. Recently, a novel technology known as exoscopy has been introduced into surgical practice. Exoscopy is an “advanced magnification system” that provides an enlarged, three-dimensional view of the operating field. In this article, we present our experience with exoscope-assisted septoplasty, developed over the last two years, and compare it with our extensive experience using the endoscopic approach. Methods: Our case series includes 26 patients, predominantly males and young adults, who underwent exoscope-assisted septoplasty. We discuss the primary advantages of this technique and, most importantly, provide an analysis of its learning curve. The cohort of patients treated using the exoscopic approach was compared with a control group of 26 patients who underwent endoscope-guided septoplasty, randomly selected from our broader clinical database. Finally, we present a representative surgical case that details all phases of the exoscope-assisted procedure. Results: Our surgical experience has demonstrated that exoscopy is a safe and effective tool for performing septoplasty. Moreover, the learning curve associated with this technique exhibits a rapid and progressive improvement. Notably, exoscopy provides a substantial educational benefit for trainees and medical students, as it enables them to share the same visual perspective as the lead surgeon. Conclusions: Although further studies are required to validate this approach, we believe that exoscopy represents a promising advancement for a wide range of head and neck procedures, and certainly for septoplasty.

16 April 2025
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LCLuciano Catalfamo
Luciano Catalfamo
DRDanilo De Rinaldis
Danilo De Rinaldis
New technologies are increasingly widespread in medical practice. Particularly, the 3D view is considered among the most useful innovations in surgery. It allows the operator to reconstruct the patient’s anatomy in his own mind, going beyond his personal imagination. In the last few years, a new facility has been experienced; it is the exoscopy. Exoscopy is a magnified vision system, similar to microscopy, but which allows a tridimensional view of the surgical anatomy. In this chapter, after a brief discussion of surgical anatomy, pathological anatomy, and the traditional surgical approach to salivary glands, we have reported our experience with the exoscope. In our opinion, this innovative tool is highly useful for reducing many complications consequent to injuries to some critical structures that are often encountered during the procedure and which are difficult to see with the naked eye.

19 July 2025 in Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
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LCLuciano Catalfamo
Luciano Catalfamo
CNCarla Nava
Carla Nava
ACAlessandro Calvo
Alessandro Calvo
EMEmanuele Magaudda
Emanuele Magaudda
SCSamuele Cicchiello
Samuele Cicchiello
DRDanilo De Rinaldis
Danilo De Rinaldis