Your face deserves a thoughtful, individualized approach.
Choosing facial surgery is personal. You may already know what you would like to improve. You may have seen results you love. You may even feel ready for the procedure, but still want to know more about the surgeon who will be performing it.
This page was created to help you get to know Dr. Alejandro Fajardo beyond a consultation or a before-and-after photo: his surgical training, academic background, approach to facial rejuvenation, real patient results, professional credentials, and the philosophy behind his work.
Take your time. Review his background. Watch him speak. Explore his results. Then decide whether his approach feels right for you.
Dr. Alejandro Fajardo · Svelta Plastic Surgery, Miami
A Surgeon Focused on the Details That Make Every Face Unique
Dr. Alejandro Fajardo is a plastic surgeon at Svelta Plastic Surgery whose current focus includes Deep Plane Facelift and facial rejuvenation.
His path to plastic surgery was built through eight years of continuous surgical training across General Surgery and Plastic Surgery, creating a broad surgical foundation before advancing into specialized aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
No two faces should be treated the same. Facial structure, proportions, tissue descent, skin quality, volume, jawline, neck anatomy, previous procedures, and personal goals are different for every patient.
For Dr. Fajardo, the objective is not to make someone look like a different person. It is to address the structural changes of facial aging while respecting the characteristics that make the patient recognizable.
Refreshed. Balanced. Still you.
Licensed to Practice Medicine in the State of Florida
- Licensee
- Manuel Alejandro Fajardo, M.D.
- License number
- ME179233
- License status
- Clear / Active
Dr. Fajardo’s medical license and current status can be independently verified through the official Florida Department of Health physician database.
Official Florida Medical License Verification →A Strong Surgical Foundation Before Facial Aesthetics
Dr. Fajardo’s surgical education developed progressively through medical education, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, research, and advanced surgical training.
New York Medical College
Doctor of MedicineUniversity of Connecticut
Five Years of General Surgery TrainingBefore specializing in Plastic Surgery, Dr. Fajardo completed extensive General Surgery training. This provided a broad foundation in surgical anatomy, operative care, perioperative management, patient safety, healing, and surgical decision-making.
UConn General Surgery, Past Graduates →University of Illinois Chicago
Three Years of Advanced Plastic Surgery TrainingDr. Fajardo continued into specialized Plastic Surgery training, expanding his surgical experience across aesthetic and reconstructive surgery and advanced principles of facial surgery.
UIC Plastic Surgery Residency →A progressive surgical foundation that now informs his approach to facial anatomy and rejuvenation.
A Facelift Is More Than Tightening Skin.
Facial aging happens at multiple levels. Over time, changes can occur in facial tissues, volume, skin, cheeks, jowls, jawline, and neck.
This is why facial rejuvenation should not be approached as simply “pulling the skin tighter.”
A Deep Plane Facelift works at a deeper anatomical level, allowing descended facial tissues to be released and repositioned according to the patient’s individual anatomy.
The goal is not to create tension for the sake of looking tighter. The goal is balance: a more defined jawline, improvement in jowling and lower-face descent, a smoother relationship between the face and neck when appropriate, and a result that still belongs to your face.
Your Face Is the Starting Point.
There is no universal facelift plan. During your evaluation, Dr. Fajardo considers:
- Facial Structure & Proportions
- How the different areas of your face relate to one another.
- Cheeks & Midface
- The position and distribution of facial tissues and volume.
- Jowls & Jawline
- Changes affecting lower-face definition.
- Neck Anatomy
- Skin, tissue laxity and the relationship between the neck and jawline.
- Skin Quality
- Elasticity, texture and other individual characteristics.
- Facial Volume
- Areas where aging may have changed facial fullness and balance.
- Previous Procedures
- Previous surgery or treatments that may influence the surgical plan.
- Your Goals
- What bothers you, and just as importantly, what you do not want changed.
From there, Dr. Fajardo develops an individualized surgical plan based on what your face actually needs.
In His Own Words
Get to know Dr. Fajardo beyond his credentials and hear directly from him about facial rejuvenation, his surgical approach, and the way he thinks about his patients.
Svelta Deep Plane Facelift
Facelift & Recovery
My Top 5 Facelift Techniques
Publications & Book Chapter
Use of Regional Anesthesia in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery: A Multi-Center Retrospective Review
Journal of The American College of Surgeons
Abstract →Clinical Outcomes of the Furlow Z-plasty Following Primary Cleft Palate Repair from 2007–2017
The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal
Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Biliary Tract: an Often Misdiagnosed Extra-hepatic Malignancy
Annals of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery
Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Eyebrow: An Unexpected Finding and Review of Unusual Periorbital Soft Tissue Lesions
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. October 2021. DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000008341.
PubMed →Induction of Direct Repeat Recombination by Psoralen-DNA Adducts in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae: Defects in DNA Repair Increase Gene Copy Number Variation
DNA Repair. 2014 Sep;21:87–96. PMID: 24969513.
PubMed →The History of Maxillofacial Surgery: An Evidence-Based Journey
Chapter 21: Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery. Springer, 2022.
ISBN: 3-030-89562-9 · ISBN-13: 978-3-030-89562-4
The Work Matters.
Training helps you understand a surgeon’s background. Results allow you to see how that knowledge translates to real patients.
Explore facial rejuvenation results from patients treated by Dr. Fajardo. Look at the jawline. Look at the neck. Look at facial balance. And most importantly, look at whether the patient still looks like themselves.
Dr. Fajardo’s goal is not to create the same face on every patient. His approach is centered on improving visible signs of aging while respecting each patient’s individual characteristics.
Individual results vary. Patient photographs represent individual outcomes and do not guarantee the same or similar result for another patient.
Structure, Not Just Skin
- Jowls
- Improving visible tissue descent along the lower face.
- Jawline
- Creating a cleaner transition between the face and neck when appropriate.
- Lower Face
- Repositioning descended facial tissues rather than relying primarily on skin tension.
- Cheeks & Midface
- Addressing certain age-related changes in facial tissue position when indicated.
- Neck
- Evaluating neck laxity and its relationship to the jawline and lower face.
Every patient is different. Not every concern requires the same procedure, and not every patient requires every component of facial rejuvenation.
That Is the Point.
One of the biggest concerns patients have before facial surgery is: “I don’t want to look different.”
Facial rejuvenation does not have to mean changing your identity. Dr. Fajardo’s approach is centered on improving the structural signs of facial aging while respecting the features and proportions that make your face recognizable.
The intention is not an exaggerated or intentionally tight appearance.
You should still look like you. Just refreshed.
Individual results vary.
This Is Where the Plan Becomes Personal.
Your consultation is not simply about choosing a procedure. It is an opportunity to sit with Dr. Fajardo and understand what is actually happening with your face.
He will evaluate your anatomy, listen to what concerns you, review your medical and surgical history, and discuss what approach may be appropriate. Topics can include:
- Your facial aging concerns
- Whether Deep Plane Facelift is appropriate for you
- Your jawline and neck
- Incision placement
- Expected recovery
- Potential risks
- Additional procedures, if appropriate
- What you want improved
- What you do not want changed
- Realistic expectations
This is your face. You should feel informed before making your decision.
Svelta Plastic Surgery, Miami, Florida
4950 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33134
From First Visit to Follow-Up
- ConsultationMeet Dr. Fajardo and discuss your concerns and goals.
- Facial EvaluationYour facial anatomy, proportions, skin, tissues, jawline and neck are evaluated.
- Personalized Surgical PlanIf you are an appropriate candidate, Dr. Fajardo develops a plan based on your individual anatomy.
- Pre-Operative EvaluationRequired medical testing, medications, instructions and pre-operative requirements are reviewed.
- SurgeryYour procedure is performed according to your individualized surgical plan.
- Recovery & Follow-UpYour surgical team continues to monitor your healing and recovery.
Healing Happens in Stages
- First 24–48 Hours
- Swelling, bruising, tightness, tenderness and temporary changes in sensation may occur.
- First Week
- Visible swelling and bruising may remain while early healing progresses.
- Around Two Weeks
- Many patients experience continued improvement, although individual recovery timelines vary.
- Weeks 4–6
- The face continues to settle as healing progresses. Some residual swelling may remain.
- Following Months
- Facial tissues continue to heal and the final result continues to evolve.
Dr. Fajardo provides individualized instructions regarding work, exercise, travel, skincare, social activities and other aspects of recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
You Don’t Have to Decide From This Page.
If you are interested in facial rejuvenation but still have questions, the next step can simply be a conversation.
Meet Dr. Fajardo. Let him evaluate your face. Tell him what bothers you. Tell him what you are afraid of changing. Ask about his technique. Ask about recovery. Ask to see his results. And understand what he would recommend for you, and why.
Then make the decision that feels right for you.
Your face. Your questions. Your decision.
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