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.
31 December 2021 in Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Eagle Syndrome (ES) is an often misdiagnosed syndrome due to its wide spectrum of signs and symptoms. Recent works have pointed out the relation between ES and some types of craniofacial pain often misdiagnosed with migraine or temporomandibular disorders. Moreover, the presence of Vascular ES as a cause of Carotid Artery Dissection in same cases of stroke as well as cause of intracranial venous hypertension resulting in migraine and other pains has been recently discussed. A multidisciplinary approach is mandatory to allow clinicians to better understand the pathophysiology and clinical main patterns of ES. The aim of the work is to perform a comprehensive review all the clinical patterns and available diagnostic tools to guide clinicians through lights and shadows of such an underestimated syndrome. Finally, a novel flow-chart for comprehensive diagnosis of ES is proposed, including “dynamic” imaging investigating the relationship between stiloyd processes and the neurovascular structures of the neck during head movements.
Eagle Syndrome is an underestimated syndrome with broad and often unspecific signs and symptoms. Both the neuropathic and vascular patterns need a thorough investigation in terms of all their clinical and radiological aspects. A positional/dynamic study is mandatory in the case of suspicion of Eagle Syndrome due to the strong influence of head and neck positions. This work aims to propose a new virtual technique able to predict conflicts between the styloid process and neck vascular structures.
3 October 2021 in Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
The frontal sinus is one the most complex of the paranasal sinuses, its proximity to the cranial vault and the orbit cause that frontal sinus pathologies can progress to involve these structures and lead to significant morbidity, or even death. Surgical management of the frontal sinus is technically challenging, the most commonly used surgical approaches are coronal, butterfly, gullwing and suprabrow. The purpose of this article is to propose the C-S approach, an interesting alternative to the gullwing approach for the managing of median and paramedian frontal sinus lesions or isolated displaced fractures of the anterior wall. The main advantage of this technique is represented by the fact that it follows the new tension lines described in the literature, a curved vertical line that follows the glabellar frown.
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.
12 September 2026 in Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery