Is a compression bandage or garment best to have right after explant surgery?

Thank you for your question, I routinely have my patients wear compression for 1 week after Implant removal. Mainly for the fact that it helps with possible seroma complications. Best of luck!

After I take out breast implants, I usually have patients were a slightly compressive and supportive bra, like a good sports bra that opens in the front or the back, not one that pulls down over the head. Different patients wear them for different amounts of time, depending on how they heal and on their degree of comfort. There are many ways to provide postoperative care, and no one way is absolutely correct. In general, patients in my experience are more comfortable when their post surgical breasts are supported in a bra, but your surgeon may have a different view. The most important thing is that you be able to discuss your concerns with the surgeon, not necessarily with the office staff. Make sure any surgeon operating on you to remove breast implants is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Best Wishes

Every surgeon has a different approach and there really is no right or wrong.  In my practice, I use drains and a compression wrap for a week followed by a tight sports bra.