Truman Customer Story Column Surgery Date 2026-04-03
“I Expected a Scar,
but I Can Hardly See One”
One of the biggest worries holding back those hesitating over gynecomastia surgery is the ‘scar.’
After putting so many things off to hide their chest, will they now have to put things off again because of a scar? That worry keeps many people standing still for a long time. Today we share the story of one patient who worried most about exactly that — and then set the worry down.
What Worried Him Most
His biggest worry was the ‘scar’
What weighed on this patient most before surgery was scarring.
The fear that a visible mark might be left behind. But once it was all over,
“I can hardly see the scar at all”
was what he told us. Of course, everyone is different. But when the incision is kept to a minimum and closed along the skin's natural lines, the result is often far less noticeable than feared.
First Impressions
Being treated with genuine kindness
On his first visit, what he remembered was the warmth of the welcome.
“Everyone was so kind to me.”
When you first open up about a chest concern, what you need most is not an elaborate explanation but an atmosphere where you can speak comfortably. We are always mindful of protecting that first impression.
During Surgery
When quiet says more than words
This patient did not leave long reflections about the surgery itself.
Sometimes, time that simply passed calmly makes a better review than many words. Getting through it without a single moment hard enough to remember — that in itself is the recovery we hope for.
After Surgery
“I want to put on a T-shirt and run to my heart's content”
When we asked what he wanted to do first after surgery, the answer was refreshingly simple.
“I want to wear short sleeves and run.”
He meant finally enjoying the summer clothes and the activities he had held back from because of his chest. For those facing the same concern, he added, “Don't wrestle with it alone — just come in and see for yourself.”
A light T-shirt and the freedom to run. Trueman Incheon will help you build that small freedom, together.
— Dr. Sang-gyu Kim, Trueman Men's Clinic Incheon —