Have I got necrosis or infection after a facelift after 11 days? (Photos)

This looks like an area of skin that has a compromised blood supply, However, in this area behind the ear in the long term it should heal quite well. This shows the problems with travelling abroad for surgery since you have no follow up care when you return to the UK. I would contact your GP to refer you to a Plastic Surgeon.  Or you could look in the BAAPS register of surgeons for someone local to you.  Unfortunately, the NHS is unlikely to be able to help in such situations where a complication has resulted from cosmetic surgery.

Based on the photo, you don't seem to be showing any signs of an infection. This may be a local tissue necrosis due to compromised blood supply. IT will be best to schedule an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an in-person examination and a detailed discussion of post op care.

Hi, sorry to hear about your predicament !  It is likely that the skin flap will necrose but it isn't the end of the world !
I would recommend that you make an appointment with a BAAPS registered plastic surgeon near you.  Whilst you can book in with your GP, do not be surprised if you are charged a private fee for this.  The NHS is clamping down on treating cosmetic surgery patients who have had their surgery undertaken overseas, develop a problem and expect to be treated for free on the NHS.
I hope you get sorted out.

Sorry to hear and see your predicament.  In the UK, your care may be expedited by consulting with your GP who can at least start you on a course of antibiotics to limit the redness, which you report is extending past the black border.  Rely on them to refer you to a PS, who is more qualified to "nurse" you through the wound healing aspects.  In the mean time, don't scratch (to avoid innoculating superficial skin bacteria into the wound), limit the application of Betadine, take your temperature, monitor for purulent drainage and push on.  Good luck.

Hello,
Thank you for your question. It looks like you have an area of compromised tissue. The lower line appears somewhat abnormal like someone drew on your skin while the incision line is much more of what is expected a few days out. It does not appear infected in these photos. You should ask your surgeon for their recommendations based on what they did. This will likely require local wound care but may heal without major deformity in this area.
I can’t say it enough if you don’t have a surgeon that is available for your questions before and after surgery don’t let them operate on you!! Many people go abroad for surgery for many reasons. Sometimes it’s cost and other times it’s to see a renowned surgeon. I see consultations from a distance and have patients fly in on occasion fir surgery. However there is always a follow up protocol in place. It maybe via FaceTime, Skype, etc but communication with your surgeon is a must! 
Sincerely 
Dr G

Hello. Sorry to hear this is happening. Did you draw a line around the area if redness? If not, it does appear that this is necrosis. I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon in person to get an evaluation. You may need a antibiotic and you may also require some wound care. Good luck!

 Hi, I have performed many SMAS facelifts for over 30 years and have performed many minimally, invasive SMAS.  From the photos this does appear to be a rather large area of "sloughed" skin that requires follow up care and management by an experienced facelift surgeon in your area to assure proper healing and limit the degree of scarring.  This type of skin injury can happen with the more invasive type facelifts for numerous reasons (skin pulled tight, skin viability decreased from disrupted or compromised blood supply during surgery or post op period).  This one of the reasons that minimally, invasive SMAS facelifts have increased in popularity. 
 If you have "jowls” these are sagging facial tissues and the main indication for some form of a SMAS facelift.  The underlying SMAS layer, of the face, must be dissected, lifted, trimmed and re-sutured (not merely folded or suspended with threads or sutures that will not last).  The excess skin is then removed and the facelift incisions closed.
My most popular SMAS facelift is the minimally invasive, short incision SMAS facelift that has all the benefits of more invasive facelifts (traditional, mid-face, deep plane, cheek lift and subperiosteal facelifts) but with these added benefits:
very small incisions and no incisions extend or are placed within the hair.
minimal tissue dissection = less bruising and swelling = rapid recovery ( several days instead of weeks or months with the more invasive type facelifts mentioned)
can be performed in 90 minutes or less, with or without general anesthesia
no incisions within the hair = no hair loss
excess fat can be removed from the face and neck
excess skin removed from the face and neck
cheeks, chin and jaw line can be augmented with dermal fillers (I prefer Restylane Lyft) or facial implants
most patients fly back home to parts all over the world in as little as 3 days post-op
I combine facial shaping with every facelift procedure.  When jowls are present, these should be done in concert and not alone or separately in order to create a naturally, more attractive face. 
 Following my beauty principles, women look the most feminine, youthful and attractive with heart shaped faces.  Heart shaped faces have cheeks that are full and round in the front.  If the cheeks are flat or concave in the front, Cheek augmentation with a dermal filler or using cheek implants for a permanent enhancement will create full, round cheeks that will feminize the entire face.
 When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy and the lower face look short that de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a double chin.  Chin augmentation using a chin implant will add projection to the chin creating harmony and balance to the lower face.  I have found placement of a silastic chin implant, through a small curved incision under the chin (also allows excess skin removal) to be very safe, quick and highly effective.
Hope this helps.