Lumps and Hard spots along jawline after Mini Facelift, curious if this is all normal? (photo)

Some contour irregularities may exist for several weeks after a facelift. As long as the trend is favorable I think you have nothing to worry about.

Congratulations on getting a facelift!It is perfectly normal to have some areas of hardness and small lumps 3 weeks after a facelift.  At this stage of healing I recommend to my patients using warm compresses and gentle massage of the area.  Once everything heals you should expect the skin to be perfectly smooth.Best wishes!Dr. Konstantin

For 3 weeks postop you look great.  As you heal, there are often areas that stay swollen longer which can make it look irregular and lumpy.  Some heat to the area followed by some massage can help to smooth it out.  Ultrasound can also help if the massage doesn't.  But at 3 weeks I would not be worried as this is all normal.

Dear lee, thank you for your question.Swelling after a facelift may persists from
weeks to months, causing bumps or asymmetries to appear. In San Diego, we monitor our patients closely
for one year to address any issues. Follow up with your surgeon to check if this
is swelling versus something else and if treatment is indicated. Best of Luck.

There'll be certain degree of healing that'll take place over the next several months. Areas of firmness, tightness and irregularity are not entirely uncommon. Massage and patientce are important. If there are very large areas of irregularity these may be an issue with regards to a reaction to the underlying suture material. The skin will soften over time. However without actually seeing the area it is impossible to see was really going on. I think you need to rediscuss this with the original doctor as well.