Scabs getting wet yellow pits after facelift - Is this a normal healing variation? (photo)

However, this is not uncommonly seen. This is tissue ischemia at the edge of the skin flap behind the ear. The skin is dark due to lack of circulation. This is focal skin necrosis. However, this is not considered a serious complication and the management for this and the "yellow pits" is straight forward. Mostly it represents a delay in healing from the facelift. The good news is that you will heal. Strange surgeons can tell you how they manage these. However, it is far better to see your personal surgeon to allow them to manage these. This area is hidden behind the ear and under the hair. With the help of your surgeon, these area heal beautifully.

This is not normal healing. You have skin necrosis, where some of the skin didn’t get enough blood flow and has died. Usually with proper wound care, this will heal within a few weeks. 
Sometimes this causes discoloration or thickening of the final scars, but this can often be treated.  It’s important to see your surgeon every few days to make sure you are caring for it properly and that it stays free from infection.