Chin Lipo (Tumescent): Open Versus Closed Drainage?

One of the greatest things about chin lipo is the ease and safety of the procedure and the rapid recovery. I use a small blade to make a tiny stab incision that disappears in about 10 days. I have never had trouble with poor healing or unsightly scars. Unless something happens to enlarge the tiny hole, I never close it with a stitch

Open Incisions vs Closed for Liposuction is highly variable based on surgeon's preference. If they are to be closed then it would be right away, not 3 days later. Most Board Certified Plastic Surgeons close liposuction incisions regardless of the type of liposuction used (Smart Lipo, Ultrasonic liposuction, conventional or PAL - power assisted liposuction. In my more than 2 decades of practice and trying each of these devices, I have not found any prolonged recovery by closing incisions. On the contrary I feel that I have prevented the mess and hassle to the patient. The ultimate scar has a better chance of being smaller if sutured. I do not see an advantage in not putting in a stitch.

No ultimate difference with or without a stitch.  The scar just heals a bit better with a stitch.  The body absorbs the fluid readily.  Swelling after the surgery will have more fluid in the area, but it will not be draining, reabsorbing so don’t be too concerned about open drainage.  Open drainage is more of an issue with abdomen or leg liposuction.