Written by College Student

 

 

It is February 20, 2010 today and I got surgery on January 20, 2010. Today is the 32nd day.
I will never forget the day, January 20, 2010. My story starts when I was a middle school student.

As secondary sexual characteristics began to develop, I got taller and had beard, which is the same as other kids.

However, I felt some lumps in the chest and the breast become bigger gradually.

I was teased by other kids, but I didn’t know what to do.

I had to wear thick shirts underneath my school uniform even in summer.

 

 

 

 Before surgery       

 

                      
I found out it is gynecomastia, and there is no other way than surgery. Sometimes it naturally disappears in early 20s.

After my stressful middle and high school days, I had to go to military service for family reasons when I was 20 years old.
At military service, I was stressed out when I had to take shirt off because I was embarrassed.
After completing military service, I had various part-time jobs to make money for surgery and college tuition.

I worked really hard.

 

I finally made an appointment, and on January 20 in the morning, I went to Seoul with empty stomach.

I received cautions and directions through email. I thoroughly comprehended Naver Map and arrived at the clinic on time. 
Before I arrived at the clinic, I withdrew money at the bank.

It was the biggest money that I withdrew in my life. I felt a little weird but happy.

After I paid the balance upstairs, I changed to an operating gown. Doctor Yoon saw my chest and drew lines for surgery.
I went downstairs and entered operation room, where there were several nurses.
I was a little nervous when they tied my limbs on the cross bed.
A nurse told me I would fall asleep, and I was placed on anesthetics.

 

When I woke up I was lying in the recovery room with my body covered with blanket.
I had a slight pain on the chest, but it wasn’t that bad.
In around 20 minutes, Doctor Yoon came to me and said the surgery was very successful.

I was really happy and excited.

 

Because I live out of Seoul, I received treatment at one time.

I changed to my own cloths and went outside with prescription. It was raining.

 

 

 After surgery

 

Thank you so much Doctor Yoon and nurses. I really appreciate.
The prayer that Doctor Yoon did for me before surgery was really helpful to beat fear.
Actually, the cost of the surgery was very high, but I consider it as an investment for my future. It wasn't a waste at all.

If you still hesitate, please get surgery as soon as possible.
I would like to express my appreciation again to everyone at Silhouette. Thank you so much.

 

 

 32 days after surgery