Liposuction with open Incisions. Is this a normal practice?

Some areas are left open and some are closed especially if you have fat transfer. I suggest seeing an expert in 4D body shaping. Best, Dr. Emer.

As has been mentioned some surgeons close access incisions and others do not.  I personally feel that resolution of swelling and induration is much faster when the incisions are left open.  The drainage typically last 24 to 48 hours, but is a minor inconvenience relative to the accelerated recovery.  I have left access incisions open for 20 years and the scars are no worse than when i closed them.

Thank you very much for your question.Many times the incisions are closed, but sometimes the incisions are left open to allow for 1-2 days of drainage.I close the vast majority of my stab incisions.  However, I typically leave stab incisions near the ankle (when doing calf liposuction), and the armpit (when doing axillary liposuction) open.  I do feel that the swelling is reduced when these areas are left open to drain.  I haven't noticed particularly worse scarring when these incisions are left open.