Why must we have a button down the front shirt after a tummy tuck?

Hello,I advise a zip or button-front top to put on after Tummy Tuck or Breast augment because lifting your arms over your head right after surgery will be very uncomfortable and not advised.All the best!

Sometimes after surgery (especially breast and arm surgery) it helps to have clothing that is easy to put on and take off such as a button-down shirt or zip front sweatshirt.  I generally don't make this specific recommendation after abdominoplasty, but this might be what your surgeon is suggesting. 

I think your surgeon simply wants you to have an easy garment to put on right after your surgery.