Pushing out fluid from ears into drainage tubes after facelift. (Photo)

Facelift surgery results in small amounts of bleeding under the skin. Surgeons don’t want that fluid accumulating under the skin. So will often place small rubber drainage tubes placed behind the ears after facelifts in order to leave a small opening in the incision to allow any excess fluid to escape into the dressing. So you are correct. Gently squeeze your skin backwards to push any excess fluid out those tubes. Those are typically removed a day or two after surgery. Good luck. 

Although there is variance from Surgeon to Surgeon, I do not think that expressing fluid from a wound is part of a patient's responsibilities after surgery.  I do not see any drains present, which is a separate issue.  Although I would defer your next step to your Surgeon, the photo does not look as if any fluid is present.  Secondly, if you are unable to express fluid, there is no need for further attempts.