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Swollen and Lumpy 3 Weeks Post-op Facelift/necklift - Is This Normal Healing?

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jackie43
i have just had face lift and necklift 3 weeks 5 days ago .  i am home from surgery abroad and my jawline looks amazing but hae quite a large lump at the side of my right neck.does not eem to be going down any and. have noticed little lumps appearing under chin aswell. is this normal healing process i do know swelling can take months?

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