I Hesitated Because I Was Afraid of a Scar

As long as an incision is made, I cannot say no trace at all will remain. But the incision in gynecomastia surgery often uses a point where color and texture already change — the areolar border, for instance — and it tends to become less conspicuous over time.

There is wide individual variation here. Depending on constitution, some people develop thicker raised scars, and the extent of the incision itself can change with the amount and distribution of glandular tissue. So how much scarring there will be is difficult to answer in advance without an examination, and if it concerns you, it is better to raise it first at the consultation. How to care for it during recovery is explained at the same time.

For what they most wanted to do first after surgery, they wrote: "Exercise was the first thing I wanted to do." It was a short line, but one of the answers I hear most often in this field.

Exercise is resumed in stages while watching the wound and swelling. The order is to start light and raise the intensity, with the timing discussed and set at follow-up visits. Recovery speed differs between individuals, so it is best not to move it up on your own.

On the final question, they wrote, cautiously, "I think having the surgery wouldn't be a bad idea." That is their own impression, and whether surgery is needed differs from person to person. It is something to decide, I would say, after confirming your own condition through an examination.

The review was short throughout. I think one line — that what they had feared turned out smaller than expected — is answer enough. At the next visit, I will ask how far along they have gotten with their workouts.