Truman Customer Story Column Surgery date: 2026-04-22
To Those Facing the Same Concern
"I only wish I had done it sooner.
The earlier you do it, the better."
If Scarring Worries Have Kept You Waiting
In the minds of those hesitating over gynecomastia surgery, one familiar question tends to linger.
“What if it leaves a scar? Will it really come out clean?” Your chest is with you for life, so it is only natural that this one decision feels heavier. Today, borrowing the story of one patient who made up his mind after the very same worry, I would like to look at that hesitation together.
"Scarring was my biggest worry"
The first thing he brought up was his worry about scarring. He said he had spent a long time wondering whether the results would turn out well and finish cleanly.
After surgery, he told us he was “satisfied — it turned out better than I expected.” In gynecomastia surgery, the incision and the finishing work are what determine the result. His vague fear had been great, and so was his relief once he saw the actual outcome.
The friendly staff put him at ease
Everyone feels a little awkward opening the clinic door for the first time — especially with a concern that is hard to talk about.
He told us, “The staff were friendly, so I felt comfortable throughout my visit.” Only when those first moments feel comfortable can the conversation that follows be honest. That is why we pay the most attention to the first five minutes in the consultation room.
A thorough explanation after surgery
After surgery, what patients most want to know is, “How do I take care of it from here?”
He said the thorough explanation he received after surgery was what he remembered most, and what he was most grateful for. Surgery does not end on the operating table. Guiding patients precisely through the recovery process is part of our responsibility.
"Seeing my friends, and chest workouts"
When we asked what he wanted to do first after surgery, his answer was simple: “See my friends, and do chest workouts.”
Returning to a daily life he had shrunk away from, and picking up the workouts he had put off. That seemingly small change is, in fact, the biggest one. When we asked what he would say to others facing the same concern, he answered:
"I only wish I had done it sooner.
The earlier you do it, the better."
The longer scarring worries have kept you waiting, the lighter daily life feels once you decide. Trueman Daegu will take that step with you.
— Dr. Moon Chul, Trueman Daegu Clinic —