Due for surgery and my surgeon recommends a sports bra over a compression bra. As I've been reading up, is this wrong?

Dear SJK4425,
You picked your surgeon for his/her expertise and results (hopefully). Please listen to the instructions given by your surgeon and follow those. Everyone has different opinions and reasons why they like what they like for their patients.
Best wishes!

Hi & thanks for your question!
Follow the instructions/guidelines given by your surgeon. If you have any questions or concerns reach out to him or her. Best wishes!

Dear sjk4425,
every surgeon has a preferred type of bra that they let their patients wear after breast augmentation, as this would depend on various factors like the type of surgery performed and the size of the implant used. You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and follow his or her advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Compression garments are specialized post-surgical clothing that aid in the recovery process. They’re made of elastic or cloth materials and facilitate a tight fit, applying constant and uniform pressure over the treatment areas. The garments must be sized according to the contours of your body to ensure a proper fit—poorly fitting compression garments might be useless or even cause discomfort. Research supporting the efficiency of post-surgical compression garments after breast or abdominal surgery is limited. However, some studies have shown that patients wearing compression garments like bras, girdles, and binders, after breast and abdominal surgeries demonstrate less scarring, swelling, and pain than patients who avoid them. Some studies have shown that compression garments have positive psychological benefits, reducing the patient’s anxiety and increasing mobility.

Each surgeon will have her/his own protocol for post op care. I encourage you to follow your surgeon's advice. You may wish to purchase the sports bra prior to surgery and have your surgeon approve it so you can feel comfortable that you will be properly supported after surgery.

You need to do what your surgeon recommends. Every surgeon has his/her preference of bras based on the implant chosen, the procedure done, and experience. Listen to your surgeon.