Dr. Michal Brichacek is a Plastic Surgeon in Winnipeg specializing in craniofacial, and aesthetic plastic surgery. He completed a prestigious fellowship in Craniofacial and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at the University of Toronto, and has a particular interest in aesthetic facial surgery. Dr. Brichacek is double Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He obtained the highest possible score (99th percentile) on the written examination for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry with honors from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where he was also an NCAA Athlete and captain of the fencing team. He earned his medicine degree at the University of Western Ontario. During this time, he was involved in innovative research on facial paralysis at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Following this, he completed residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The University of Manitoba. Dr. Brichacek is actively involved in the field of Plastic Surgery. He is presently the vice-chair of the Young Plastic Surgeons Committee for the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is likewise a peer reviewer for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, as well as the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is widely published, and his peer-reviewed research has appeared in many highly regarded journals. His work has been presented at many major conferences in the field of Plastic Surgery.
Best plastic surgeon! I lost 90 lbs through diet and exercise and had skin removal surgery done. He answered every question I had, gave me alot of information and was there every step of the way. After surgery, he called me to make sure I was feeling okay and and made sure I was healing properly. I had developed an rare infection, that wasnt his fault but he made sure I was cared for properly and was on top of everything! His bedside manner is impeccable. I recommend him to EVERYONE. He did an amazing job, Everyone makes comments on how well I've healed, how my scars look amazing and how cute my new belly button is now hah! I've never felt this confident in my body before and I'm thankful that he did my surgery! Thanks Doctor Brichacek!
Dr. Brichacek did an amazing job removing the keloid I had on my earlobe! It has healed wonderfully and has not come back since. The operation was smooth and went exactly as planned. I highly recommend Dr. Brichacek.
Dr. Brichacek and his team are absolutely wonderful. He provided lots of information immediately from the consult and everyone made sure I knew they were there for me every step of the way, I felt very well cared for. I’m absolutely in love with my results, everything looks amazing and I’ve never been happier. I’ve been recommending Dr. Brichacek to everyone I’ve talked to that are considering a breast reduction.
It's been 11 weeks now since my facelift & necklift by Dr Brichacek, and I couldn't be happier with the results. At 60, my skin had drooped at my chinline from previous weightloss over the years. I was hesitant and unsure at first, but right from the start, he puts you at ease and explains everything. I was surprised how well it looked even a week after. I am so glad I took the plunge and did this for myself.
Great experience with my top surgery (nipplesless). The person is really nice and I felt completely safe with him. Also happy with the results, the surgery appeared to be easy for me, and allowed me to enjoy my life starting from the first day after surgery. (I am non-binary and felt great with his attitude)
My experience with Dr. Brichachek was confidence boosting! I currently have a good workout routine and eat in moderation, but had some stubborn fat I wanted to get rid of. He took the time to understand my concerns with patience and without judgement. He was honest with his opinions regarding my expectations and we agreed on a plan to proceed with surgery. We met prior to going into the OR and as he was marking me up, I was already envisioning the results and I was super excited! He was available after hours post-op and ensured we spoke the next day. I saw him for 2 more post-op office follow ups and I was progressing as expected. I am very happy with my results and feel even more confident in my skin! Thank you Dr. Brichachek.
I am absolutely thrilled with my chin implant results! I originally went in to see Dr. Brichacek for a consultation to determine which facial surgery procedure would achive my aesthetic goals (more feminine, angular, V-shaped face). Dr. B recommended a chin implant, which I would have never thought of at all. I'm so glad he did! After looking at my face, Dr. B took some photos so I can see what a chin implant can do for my face. After a detailed discussion and a good look at the computer generated photos I decided to go forward with a chin implant. 6 months later I am over the moon happy with my results! I'm actually now going forward with buccal fat pad reduction next and cannot wait!
I love how my nose looks like after the procedure! Dr. Brichacek is an amazing doctor. He was kind and patient while answering all my questions or any concerns I had at that time and he was so gentle while doing the procedure that I felt at ease and know that I am in good hands. I look forward to seeing him again next year.
Dr Brichacek was excellent. I had some problems after surgery and he was on top of things. I am pleased with the results and the care I've received over the past year has been great. He never blew my concerns off which is refreshing.
Dr. Birchacek is one of the talented plastic/cosmetic surgeons we have in the city. I find him very calm and collective and explained everything in detail. He is very knowledgeable, attentive, and even go extra mile to get the outcome that is suitable for my facial feature during my double chin reduction procedure. I'm writing is review after 6 months post surgery. Very happy with the procedure and pre/post care provided to me. Effective service, beautiful results, would definitely see him again.
Losing weight following surgery can negatively impact your results, especially anything more than 10 pounds. You should reach your goal weight prior to surgery, and maintain a stable weight following surgery for optimal results.
This is not true. It is possible to safely perform a facelift with local anesthetic with oral sedation, and I do many facelifts in this manner. The local anesthesia is diluted to a safe level to ensure that local anesthetic toxicity is not a concern.
To me this looks like it could be a salivary leak rather than a seroma. If that is the case, it is more complex issue than a seroma. I would recommend seeing your surgeon.
Implants are picked based on your body and the size of your chest and breast. A 400 cc implant in one person will not look the same as a 400 cc implant in someone else. The shape of the implant will make a difference, as will where the implant is placed (above or below the muscle). The best way to give you an idea of what things will look like after surgery is using a simulation software such as Crisalix. Although not completely accurate, we find it gives patients the best idea of their result after surgery. The software tends to place the implants further apart than they will be following surgery. A 400 cc Moderate High Xtra implant sounds like it could be a reasonable choice for you, but an in person assessment and simulation would be needed to say for sure.
The best option for addressing the fullness in your neck would be a deep plane necklift, together with some liposuction. You are unlikely to be happy if just liposuction is performed without addressing the deep structures. This could be combined either with an extended deep plane necklift or a deep plane facelift to address the resulting skin excess. For dealing with the hollowing under the eyes, my preference would still be to start with fat grafting, but importantly not an excessive amount to prevent making you look feminine. A midface lift is an option, but I find it doesn't work quite as well.