Truman Customer Story Column Surgery date: 2026-04-30
This Summer, I Want to
Wear Light Clothes
As summer approaches, the worries of men with gynecomastia grow that much deeper.
Even a single thin shirt makes you self-conscious about your chest, so you end up adding a layer even on hot days. Today, borrowing the story of a patient who recently had surgery at our Gangnam clinic, I would like to share a few words with those of you carrying the same worry.
Worries about pressure and side effects
What worried him most was the feeling of compression after surgery, and possible side effects.
The discomfort that comes with recovery is something many patients worry about in advance. We do not paper over it with vague reassurance — we explain honestly what kind of discomfort may occur and how long it may last. Patients who know exactly what to expect and prepare for it tend to move through recovery that much more calmly.
"Cleaner, more detailed, more organized"
This patient came to our Gangnam clinic after having visited another branch.
So his comparison was clear. What impressed him, he said, was "a cleaner environment, more detailed guidance, and a more organized process."
"A cleaner environment, more detailed guidance, and a more organized process"
Even clinics that share the same name can feel different in the space and the care a patient experiences. At Trueman Gangnam, we strive to uphold those fundamentals with unwavering consistency.
No discomfort that left a mark
When asked whether any moment during the surgery particularly stood out, he answered, "None."
I take that plain answer as a good sign. If there had been a moment of real anxiety or pain, it would have stayed vivid in his memory. Having nothing come to mind means he finished the surgery in genuine comfort.
"This summer, I want to wear light clothes"
When I asked what he wanted to do first after surgery, his answer was "to wear light clothes this summer."
Remember the daily routine of adding an extra layer even on hot days, and you understand how big a change this small wish really is. When I asked what he would say to others facing the same struggle, his answer was short and unmistakable.
Like his words — "100 percent satisfied" — the summer after your decision feels that much lighter. Trueman Gangnam will be there with you for that first step.
— Dr. Seokwon Kim, Trueman Men's Clinic Gangnam —