A specialist in ophthalmology and a certified aesthetic medicine practitioner. In his daily practice, he focuses on the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. He also performs eyelid plastic surgery and rejuvenation procedures around the eyes. This area is his great passion, which is why he devotes significant attention to developing his expertise in aesthetic medicine and exploring regenerative and biorevitalizing skin therapies.

He consults patients in medical centers in Kraków and Warsaw. A large part of his professional work is dedicated to the care and rejuvenation of the eye area, providing natural and long-lasting results. Guided by the needs and expectations of his patients, he offers therapies that not only enhance appearance but also strengthen skin health and help maintain its good condition for years to come.

Education

Dr. Michał Chrząszcz graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Collegium Medicum of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. He completed his specialization in ophthalmology at the Department of Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Oncology of the University Hospital in Kraków. He also completed postgraduate studies in aesthetic medicine at the Leon Koźmiński Academy in Warsaw and is currently finalizing his doctoral dissertation, researching the influence of angiogenic proteins on the development and course of central serous chorioretinopathy.

Certificates / Courses / Training

He continuously improves his qualifications by participating in certified courses, training programs, and symposia. He is a member of the Aesthetics Multispecialty Society, the Polish Society of Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Aging, the European Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Polish Ophthalmological Society. During his seven years of clinical work, he also conducted classes for medical students and for international students in medical schools.

A few words about me

Ophthalmology has taught me exceptional precision and attentiveness when working with one of the most delicate areas of the human body — the eyes. I apply the same precision and care in aesthetic medicine, where not only knowledge and technique matter but also subtlety, harmony, and a sense of balance.

In my work, I follow the increasingly popular concept of slow-aging, believing that while maturation and aging are natural processes that cannot be stopped, we can consciously slow them down by choosing safe and effective methods that help maintain freshness, beauty, and confidence for longer. That is why I pay particular attention to regenerative and biorevitalizing methods that improve the skin’s quality, elasticity, and ability to renew itself.

Publications

  1. Jaworek A.K., Chrząszcz M., Jaworek M., Pastuszczak M., Kurzawa R., Wojas-Pelc A. Atopic dermatitis in children – differential diagnosis of skin lesions. Part I: Infancy and early childhood. Acta Pneumonologica et Allergologica Pediatrica, 2012.
  2. Karska-Basta I., Chrząszcz M., Kubicka-Trząska A., Pociej-Marciak W., Markiewicz A., Romanowska-Dixon B. Characteristics of drusen using modern multimodal retinal imaging methods. Klinika Oczna, 2018.
  3. Kubicka-Trząska A., Karska-Basta I., Kozicka K., Nowak A., Chrząszcz M. Pharmacotherapy of bacterial eye diseases. Okulistyka po Dyplomie, 2018.
  4. Karska-Basta I., Kubicka-Trząska A., Chrząszcz M., Pociej-Marciak W., Romanowska-Dixon B. Toxocara Optic Disc Granuloma: Deep Range Imaging Optical Coherence Tomography Findings. Case Reports in Ophthalmology, 2019.
  5. Gerba-Górecka K., Chrząszcz M., Jakubowska B., Romanowska-Dixon B. The use of ultrasonographic diagnostics in ophthalmic practice. Okulistyka, 2019.
  6. Chrząszcz M., Gerba-Górecka K., Jakubowska B., Karska-Basta I., Pociej-Marciak W., Romanowska-Dixon B. The use of ultrasound biomicroscopy in ophthalmic practice. Okulistyka, 2019.
  7. Ruchała J., Chrząszcz M., Karska-Basta I., Pociej-Marciak W., Romanowska-Dixon B. Fundus autofluorescence – key in diagnosing pseudoinflammatory Sorsby’s macular dystrophy. Okulistyka, 2019.
  8. Karska-Basta I., Pociej-Marciak W., Chrząszcz M., Kubicka-Trząska A., Romanowska-Dixon B., Sanak M. Altered plasma cytokine levels in acute and chronic central serous chorioretinopathy. Acta Ophthalmologica, 2021.
  9. Karska-Basta I., Pociej-Marciak W., Chrząszcz M., Żuber-Łaskawiec K., Sanak M., Romanowska-Dixon B. Quality of life of patients with central serous chorioretinopathy. Archives of Medical Science, 2021.
  10. Chrząszcz M. et al. Role of plasma angiopoietin-1 and VEGF levels as potential biomarkers in chronic central serous chorioretinopathy with macular neovascularization. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024.