Truman Customer Story Column Surgery date: 2026-03-23
"Cost Was My Worry —
Insurance Took Care of It"
The first concern we hear most often in gynecomastia consultations isn't pain, and it isn't scarring.
"I'm worried about the cost."
Many patients put surgery off again and again — not because of the procedure, but because of the cost. Today we share the story of one patient who hesitated for a long time over that same worry, and ultimately went home with a light heart.
Cost
Cost was his biggest concern
At first, this patient's biggest worry was the cost, too.
But depending on the findings at examination, insurance coverage may apply in some cases. For this patient, insurance did apply — and the cost question that had felt so vaguely intimidating was settled far more calmly than expected.
If fear of the cost has kept you from even taking the first step, simply getting accurate information will cut the weight of that worry in half.
First impression
“Everyone was so kind”
What impressed him most on his first visit, he said, was the atmosphere.
“Everyone was so kind, and they guided me through everything so well.”
The chest is not a part of the body anyone shows easily, so even walking through the door for the first time feels heavy. Lifting that weight is the very first thing we do.
During surgery
No moment hard enough to remember
When we asked what he remembered most from the surgery, the answer that came back was “nothing much.”
“Nothing much.”
To me, this quiet remark is the best review we could receive. It means the surgery passed without a single moment of real pain or fear. Vague dread is always bigger than the actual experience.
After surgery
“Just a T-shirt — get it done, and soon”
When we asked what he liked most after surgery, he said, “I can wear a T-shirt now without feeling awkward.”
Setting down the weight of layering up every summer — it may seem small, but it is actually the biggest change of all. When we asked what he would say to others with the same worry, his answer was brief.
“Just do it, as soon as you can. I highly recommend it.”
For everyone whose summers have felt long for every year of hesitation, Trueman Incheon will walk that first step with you.
— Dr. Kim Sang-gyu, Trueman Incheon —