Why do some surgeons believe in surgical bra or no bra at all for recovery?

Thank you for your question!

Please know that each plastic surgeon may have their own
opinion that is based on their education, preferences, and personal experience.
There are currently no guidelines or research-based evidence that supports or
rejects the use of surgical bras after breast surgery.

That being said, various patient preference studies in
literature, and from my own personal experience, patients experience less
post-operative discomfort in a bra after surgery and prefer the additional support.


The support by the bra may prevent the implant’s movement
and therefore minimizing the risk of malposition of the implant in the newly
created pocket. Sometimes, the bra may prevent the implants from dropping
adequately. So it truly depends on your breasts and how they respond to the
implants.

That being said, you should not choose your surgeon based on
whether they recommend a surgical bra or not, because ultimately the important
aspect is their experience in the procedure you want, and they success rate in
creating the outcome you are hoping to achieve.

Hope this helps.

Wearing a bra after surgery is a matter of preference and experience on the part of the surgeon.  I don't think there is one right answer and you can query your surgeon on why they do what they do. I have found that patients are more comfortable in a  bra after surgery and seem to prefer the added support.  I keep patients in good support for varying amounts of time after surgery...it all depends on how their tissues are responding to the implants.