Will Lumps Go Away After Facelift and Necklift Surgery?

When the skin is separated from the underlying tissues during surgery, small sensory #nerves are cut. Varying degrees of numbness will be present after surgery and will improve gradually as the nerves reconnect to the skin. This process can take from 2-6 months for face, neck and cheeks, and to 9-12 months for the forehead and scalp. Muscle weakness may also be present around the mouth especially if liposuction is used. This typically recovers fully in the months after surgery. 

As the nerves regenerate, the itching, burning, tingling and shooting #sensations will occur. Ice, moisturizers and gentle #massaging are helpful during this phase of the #healing process. Frequently there is a tight feeling in the neck, jawline and cheek after a facelift. During surgery, not only the skin but the underlying muscles are tightened to create a better and longer lasting result. Additionally, the #swelling will move downward in the first week and the neck will feel even tighter. Do not be alarmed: the sensation will decrease during the first month. Some degree of firmness or lumpiness under the skin is normal after surgery and will resolve with time. Local massage will speed resolution of this problem, which normally takes 2-4 months to disappear completely. If you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.

Thank you for your question. You should heal just fine, you have no skin sloughing . It can take 1-2 years for all of the subtle healing to occur. Gentle rotatory massage twice a day for 5-10 minutes can help.
This is the problem with having surgery abroad, if something goes wrong, who takes care of you.
Best wishes.

It is hard to see any lumps from this photograph.  However usually these are usually due to small amount of accumulated blood.  They usually resolve on their own.  Gentle massage and warm compresses help. 

Hmmm.  A hematoma at this time is not the usual and it sounds like you have differing opinions from two doctors.  You can believe one or the other or you can go for a tie-breaker with a new doctor.  An experienced board certified plastic surgeon should be able to give you a definitive answer.

Some patients develop lumps after facelifts, this is usual a collection of blood which during the first few days after surgery can be aspirated. If you are still finding lumps under the skin, I advise massaging the area regularly so that over time the fluid is disbanded and absorbed.

Some irregularities of the skin and soft tissue are not uncommon after a facelift in the early postoperative period. It takes many months, even a year or more in some cases, for all swelling to resolve completely. Small irregularities usually even out during this time, and can often be helped with a little gentle massage. 
A collection of blood or fluid in the face or neck that occurs after surgery may need to be removed, and there are a variety of ways to do this. In some cases, the fluid collection is very small or the blood is clotted and is not easily removed. In these instances, it may be better to simply wait and allow the body to absorb the material over time, which can be a slow process. Patience is key in theses cases.
Be sure to discuss any postoperative concerns with your surgeon.
All the best,

Typically, hematomas should be addressed very early in the post operative recovery.  If it has been present 5 weeks, it will probably go away with time but might require revision if the area has poor healing.

This is really hard to answer for a couple reasons.# 1 the best shot is the surgeon who performed the surgery as you mentioned because they know what they did. It could be a suture reaction, it could be a small muscle flap, it could be a hematoma etc.# 2 We would need to see, feel and examine the area. It sounds like you have seen a few people and I would trust someone who has seen it to anyone who answers this question as that is key in diagnosis the issue.Hope this helps.Best of luck,DrC

This is most likely a normal part of the facelift healing process. However it is hard to tell without a physical exam. You can try lymphatic massage therapy, heat or gentle self massage.  Since you do not feel like you can travel to your original surgeon, you should seek out a certified, experienced plastic surgeon near year

Thank you for the photos.  There seems to be a very little swelling and contour irregularity, but within normal limits for this point post treatment.  It was a good idea to let your original surgeon know what is going on.  I would follow up with your second, (local), doctor and make sure they know about your concerns.