Cannot Blink After Facelift

Although it is hard to tell without examining you, what you are describing is possibly caused by injury to one of the branches of your facial nerve

He or she will want to know if you aren't blinking.  Temporary measures need to be taken NOW to protect your eye.  Later, it can be determined if you have a nerve bruise (palsy) or severance (paralysis).  But for now, get him on the line.  Taping it shut and lubricating gels are in order.

This may be due to mechanical or neurologic conditions. You should really seek the evaluation of your physician to determine the cause and institute measures to minimize the potential for exposure keratitis

It would appear that you have an injury to a branch of your facial nerve. This often resolves itself on its own if the nerve is just bruised and not cut. However, you need to see an Ophthalmologist as soon as possible to prevent injury to your eye from drying out. I would also suggest you see your surgeon and talk with him/her about this.

Inability to blink after Facelift is not a common or normal occurrence after Facelift.  The branches of the facial nerve responsible for blinking innervate the muscle in a very deep plane very close to the nose. Therefore, I am puzzled as to what happened. My recommendation is that you return to see your Surgeon for recommendations, reassurance, and possible solutions.