Anti-Ageing Treatments in Chichester
A complete guide to non-surgical rejuvenation — from prevention to restoration — delivered by a specialist surgeon.
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— Google Review"I felt completely confident in Dr Raffner's hands. His knowledge as a maxillofacial surgeon makes such a difference to the quality of results."
— Google Review"I've had several appointments with Dr Etienne Raffner now. He's a great doctor as he always listens to my concerns and gives plenty of advice and encouragement."
— Google Review"Dr Raffner is an incredibly skilled and knowledgeable surgeon. His attention to detail and care for his patients is second to none."
— Google Review"Absolutely fantastic experience with Dr Raffner. He made me feel completely at ease and the results are beautiful and natural."
— Google Review"Dr Etienne is so professional and reassuring. He took the time to explain everything in detail. I couldn't be happier with the results."
— Google Review"Outstanding care from Dr Raffner. You can really tell he has a surgical background — so precise and thorough. Highly recommend."
— Google Review"The most natural-looking results I've ever had. Dr Raffner's medical expertise really shows. He has a wonderful, calming manner."
— Google Review"I felt completely confident in Dr Raffner's hands. His knowledge as a maxillofacial surgeon makes such a difference to the quality of results."
— Google ReviewNon-Surgical Anti-Ageing in Chichester
The landscape of non-surgical anti-ageing has transformed dramatically over the past decade. Where once patients faced a binary choice between doing nothing and undergoing surgery, today's medical aesthetics offers a sophisticated spectrum of treatments capable of addressing virtually every aspect of facial ageing — safely, precisely and with minimal downtime.
At Oving Medical Clinic in Chichester, Dr Etienne Raffner — a dual-qualified maxillofacial and oral surgeon — offers the full range of evidence-based anti-ageing injectables and regenerative treatments. His surgical background gives him an unparalleled understanding of facial anatomy, ageing mechanics and tissue behaviour — knowledge that directly informs every treatment plan he creates.
Whether you are in your late 20s looking to prevent the earliest signs of ageing, or in your 50s seeking to restore a refreshed, natural appearance, this guide outlines the treatments available, how they work, and what to expect from a surgeon-led approach to aesthetic medicine in Chichester.
How the Face Ages
Understanding how the face ages is the foundation of effective anti-ageing treatment. Ageing is not simply a matter of developing wrinkles — it involves four distinct processes occurring simultaneously:
Volume Loss
From the mid-30s onward, we lose fat pads and bone from the midface, temples and jaw. This causes the cheeks to flatten, the tear troughs to deepen and the lower face to hollow.
Skin Quality Decline
Collagen and elastin production slows from the late 20s. The skin becomes thinner, less firm, less hydrated and more prone to fine lines and dullness.
Dynamic Wrinkles
Repeated muscle contractions for expression (smiling, frowning, squinting) etch lines into the skin over time — forehead lines, crow's feet and frown lines.
Descent & Laxity
Gravity, combined with reduced tissue support, causes the face to descend. Jowls form, the jawline softens and the nasolabial folds deepen.
Effective anti-ageing treatment addresses all four of these processes. A treatment plan that targets only wrinkles while ignoring volume loss will produce limited and often unnatural-looking results. Dr Raffner's surgical perspective means he assesses the face as a whole, treating the underlying causes of ageing rather than simply its surface manifestations.
Anti-Ageing Treatments Available in Chichester
Anti-Wrinkle Injections (Botox)
Best for: Dynamic wrinkles — forehead lines, frown lines, crow's feet
Botulinum toxin temporarily relaxes the muscles responsible for expression-related wrinkles. When administered conservatively by a skilled practitioner, the results are natural-looking and preserve full facial expression. This is the most popular non-surgical aesthetic treatment in the UK, and when delivered well, one of the most effective.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections →Dermal Fillers
Best for: Volume loss, lip enhancement, jawline definition, nasolabial folds
Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers restore lost volume, enhance lips and define facial contours. Unlike cheaper or non-medical filler treatments, Dr Raffner's surgical expertise ensures precise placement within safe anatomical planes — the critical factor in both safety and natural results.
Dermal Fillers →Profhilo
Best for: Skin laxity, hydration, overall skin quality
Profhilo is a high-concentration hyaluronic acid skin remodeller — not a filler. Injected at five specific points on each side of the face, it spreads through the skin stimulating collagen and elastin production. It is particularly effective for patients with skin laxity and dullness, and produces a visible "glow" that other treatments cannot replicate.
Profhilo →Polynucleotide Therapy (PDRN)
Best for: Skin repair, texture, under-eye hollowing, acne scarring
Polynucleotides are the most advanced regenerative injectable currently available in aesthetic medicine. These purified DNA fragments activate your skin's own fibroblasts to produce new collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. The results are gradual and profound — particularly in delicate areas like the under-eye zone and neck.
Polynucleotide Therapy →Jaw Slimming (Masseter Botox)
Best for: Facial shape, teeth grinding, jaw tension
Anti-wrinkle injections into the masseter muscle slimm a wide or square jaw, creating a more oval facial profile. This treatment also provides significant functional relief from bruxism (teeth grinding) and TMJ-related jaw pain.
Jaw Slimming →Why Surgeon-Led Aesthetics Matters
The UK aesthetic industry remains largely unregulated — meaning virtually anyone can legally administer Botox and dermal fillers after a weekend training course. The consequences of poorly performed aesthetic treatments range from disappointing results to serious medical complications including tissue necrosis, vision loss and infection.
Dr Raffner trained for over a decade as a maxillofacial and oral surgeon before entering aesthetic practice. He understands the facial vascular anatomy in depth — including the exact locations of arteries and veins that must be avoided during filler placement, and how to manage complications should they arise. This knowledge is simply not acquired through short-course aesthetic training.
For patients in Chichester and West Sussex seeking the safest, most natural anti-ageing results, a surgeon-led approach at Oving Medical Clinic offers a level of clinical expertise that is rare in private aesthetic practice.
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