Dr. Alejandro Fajardo
Dr. Alejandro Fajardo is the Svelta DP Facelift specialist at Svelta Plastic Surgery and a plastic surgeon completing his Residency in Plastic Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago, where he trains under nationally recognized faculty across the full spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. His surgical precision was forged through a rigorous five-year Residency in General Surgery at the University of Connecticut, giving him an uncommon depth of operative mastery and anatomical expertise. At Svelta, his practice centers on the deep plane facelift and the full range of body procedures, from Brazilian butt lifts and Lipo 360 to tummy tucks and mommy makeovers. That same reconstructive foundation makes him a specialist in biopolymer removal, safely correcting the complications of migrated or illegally injected fillers.
An active researcher and peer-reviewed author, Dr. Fajardo has contributed to five published medical studies appearing in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, and other leading surgical publications. He also co-authored a book chapter in the Springer reference work on the history of maxillofacial surgery. His most recent training includes the 2025 Dallas Rhinoplasty Meeting, a premier forum for facial refinement surgery, reflecting his commitment to staying at the forefront of surgical innovation.
Education & Training
- M.D., New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY (2018)
- M.A. in Biochemistry, CUNY Queens College, NY (2012)
- Residency in General Surgery, University of Connecticut (2018–2023)
- Residency in Plastic Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago (2023–2026)
Research & Publications
- Published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons
- Published in the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal
- Published in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
- Book chapter contributor, The History of Maxillofacial Surgery (Springer, 2022)
- Research in breast reconstruction, cleft palate outcomes, and global surgical access
Specialties
- Deep Plane Facelift
- Biopolymer Removal
- Body Procedures (all types): BBL, Lipo 360, Tummy Tuck & Mommy Makeover
- Breast Augmentation & Reconstruction
- Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetics
Dr. Fajardo is part of Svelta's surgical team, each specialist selected for their precision, artistry, and patient-first approach.
You can also visit Dr. Fajardo's personal site to learn more about his background and surgical philosophy.