UK Crackdown on Facial Aesthetic Treatments: Why Choosing a Qualified Professional Matters
Summary
Facial aesthetic treatments are a popular way to refresh your look. With the UK cracking down on unqualified practitioners, we highlight why it’s so important to choose a trained professional. This blog explains why expertise matters and why Oving Medical Clinic is a safe choice for facial aesthetic treatments in Chichester.
Facial aesthetic treatments like Botox, dermal fillers, and lip enhancements have become a popular way to refresh your look and feel more confident, all without surgery.
But with popularity comes responsibility, and the UK government is now cracking down on unqualified practitioners to make sure treatments are safe and carried out by trained professionals.
Why Expertise Really Matters When It Comes to Facial Aesthetic Treatments
Even though treatments like Botox and fillers are non-surgical, they’re not something to be done on a whim. It takes real skill to:
- Understand facial anatomy and how muscles and nerves interact
- Apply injections safely and effectively
- Achieve natural results that enhance your features, not overdo them
That’s why only qualified healthcare professionals, doctors, nurses or dentists with proper facial aesthetics training should perform facial aesthetic treatments. The recent government regulations are all about keeping patients safe and making your treatment is done by someone who really knows what they’re doing. Read more about the crackdown on the Government Website.
Risks of Choosing an Unqualified Facial Aesthetic Provider
It might be tempting to go for cheaper options or try somewhere unregulated, but it’s not worth the risk. Choosing an unqualified provider can lead to:
- Unnatural results or uneven appearance
- Bruising, swelling, or more serious complications
- Infections from unsterile equipment or environments
The new licensing scheme for facial aesthetic procedures is designed to protect you and give peace of mind that your treatment is safe, professional, and effective.
How to Choose a Clinic
When looking for a clinic, make sure they:
- Employ qualified medical professionals trained in facial aesthetics
- Maintain high hygiene standards and use sterile equipment
- Provide clear information about procedures, risks, and aftercare
Why Choose Oving Medical Clinic
Facial aesthetic treatments may be non-surgical, but they require expert knowledge of facial anatomy, precision, and a medical understanding of potential risks.
This is where Dr Etienne Raffner’s qualifications and experience make all the difference.
- Dual medical and dental training: With degrees in both Dentistry (BDS) and Medicine (MBBCh), Dr Raffner has a comprehensive understanding of the structures, muscles, and nerves of the face. This knowledge is essential for safely administering treatments like Botox and dermal fillers!
- Extensive surgical experience: His higher surgical training in Trauma Surgery, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, A&E, and Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery means he is well-equipped to handle any complications and understands the precise techniques needed for safe, effective results.
- Specialist facial expertise: Dr Raffner has worked extensively in facial trauma, skin cancer surgery, and orthognathic surgery, giving him unique insight into facial symmetry, aesthetics, and anatomy, key for natural-looking, balanced results.
- Regulated and accredited: As a member of professional bodies including BAOMS, the Royal College of Surgeons, and Save Face, Dr Raffner meets strict UK safety and ethical standards for non-surgical aesthetic procedures.
- Patient-focused, evidence-based care: Beyond credentials, Dr Raffner’s approach is personalised, safe, and guided by the latest clinical evidence, so every treatment is both effective and comfortable.
In short, choosing Dr Etienne Raffner, Specialist Grade Doctor in Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery, means your facial aesthetic treatments are delivered by a highly trained medical professional who combines surgical precision with an artistic, patient-centred approach, minimising risk while delivering natural, rejuvenated results.
The UK crackdown highlights why it’s so important to choose a qualified professional for facial aesthetics. Cutting corners or going for cheaper, unregulated treatments is never worth it. With Oving Medical Clinic, you can feel confident that your treatments are safe, expertly delivered and designed to help you look and feel your best.
Facial Aesthetic Treatments in Chichester
If you’re considering facial aesthetic treatments in Chichester, you can trust that our treatments are performed safely, professionally and tailored to your individual needs.
Book a facial aesthetics consultation online or call 01243 773167 today and take the first step toward natural, rejuvenated results with a trusted medical professional.
Don’t take chances with unqualified providers – you’re in safe hands with Oving Medical Clinic.