By Dr. Willem J. Gouws, MBChB, CCFP, FPA Most people assume that unwanted body contours are simply the result of excess fat. It's an understandable belief—and one that has driven the popularity of countless diets, exercise programs, and body contouring treatments. Yet many people discover that even after losing weight or maintaining a healthy lifestyle, certain areas simply refuse to change. A persistent lower abdominal bulge after pregnancy. Small pockets of fat along the flanks. Loose skin...

By Dr. Willem J. Gouws, MBChB, CCFP, FPA Physician | Facial Aging & Structural Rejuvenation Chapter 1: What Is QuantumRF? When patients first hear about QuantumRF, one of the most common questions is: “What exactly is it?” It is an understandable question. While treatments such as laser resurfacing, radiofrequency microneedling, and facelift surgery are relatively well known, QuantumRF is a newer technology that many patients have never encountered before. Simply describing QuantumRF as a...

By Dr. Willem J. Gouws, MBChB, CCFP, FPA Physician | Facial Aging & Structural Rejuvenation Who Is a Good Candidate for Non-Surgical Rejuvenation? The best candidates for non-surgical rejuvenation typically have mild to moderate facial aging, good skin quality, reasonable structural support, and realistic expectations. The most important factor is understanding how the face has aged and matching treatment to the individual’s anatomy. One of the most common questions patients ask during...