Among the 7 hospitals where I consulted about gynecomastia, this was the one I liked the most. The private waiting room was nice, and maybe because reservation management was good, I didn’t wait even 5 minutes. I took an ultrasound image in the examination room and then moved to the director’s office for a detailed consultation. When the director explained the ultrasound, they said the gland size was smaller than at the other hospitals. Since I was curious, I asked about a lot of things, and they explained in detail on the ultrasound what glandular tissue, fat tissue, and fibrous tissue were, and I liked that they clearly explained where the glandular tissue started and ended. The director said this case was borderline for insurance coverage and that it was the kind of case likely to get insurance payment denied, so they did not recommend surgery. They honestly said to lose weight first and then reconsider surgery later if I was still dissatisfied. If I had rushed into surgery after hearing another hospital say the gland was 3 to 4 cm and that it was Simon grade 3, I would probably have lost the chance for reimbursement and the hospital would have washed its hands of me, right? Anyway, they explained the ultrasound concretely, and they seemed to have their own philosophy and opinions about surgery methods, which made them look skilled. I felt even more trust because the patient seemed to be at the center of that philosophy. After seeing the before-and-after photos, I also wanted to just go ahead with surgery, but... I decided to follow the director’s advice and first try losing weight, then think about it again later.
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