Do I put anything on scabs after facelift?

Following facelift surgery, the incision lines in front and behind the ears are going to heal in a particular time line pattern. In the acute phase you want to keep the wounds clean and moist. Moist wounds heal better than dry wounds. This could be as simple as petroleum jelly or Aquaphor. Sometimes I use bacitracin ointment to cut down on the local bacterial count but you can't be allergic to bacitracin or this could stimulate a dermatitis. After the superficial skin is closed, about 4 weeks you can use a silastic jell with sun block. Lots available OTC.

It is not uncommon to have minor scabbing along the incision lines after a facelift, especially behind the ears. That said, this can also be indicative of something more serious like skin breakdown. Application of Bacitracin or another antibiotic ointment can be helpful to soften crusting. It is important, however, to see your surgeon for evaluation  to determine the cause of this crusting.

Congratulations on your recent procedure. The answer is no.  Speak directly with your surgeon first in regards to this question and any other concerns you may have post op. Only follow his/her instructions and do not experiment.  Thank you for your question and best wishes during your healing process.