Lumps and pulls!? I just had a facelift, brow lift and neck lift 9 days ago. (Photos)

Thank you for your question.  I am sorry you are having these concerns.  At 9 days post-operative, you will still have quite a bit of swelling in the areas of flap elevation. In addition, you will have some irregularities or 'puckers' in the skin, as well.  This is all part of the healing process and will resolve with time. It can take anywhere from 4-6 months for all swelling to resolve.  Be sure to keep in touch with your surgeon, as he/she knows exactly what was done during your surgery. I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin

Bruising, swelling, lumps, bumps, and asymmetry are common during the early recovery after a facelift. Continue to follow up with your surgeon. He or she will know best how your healing is going based on the procedures performed. 

I want you to remember that 9 days postop is far too early to make judgments about your final result.  It is very typical for patients to have some degree of exaggeration especially for the 1st two weeks.  Despite your friends' experience, every individual heals differently.  The reason I am saying this is that every Surgeon posting here who performs a lot of facelifts has had a patient with the same concerns as you.  Stay in close contact with your Surgeon for reassurance.