About Dr. Park Sang-Hoon
Dr. Park Sang-Hoon is the founder and Chief Consultant Plastic Surgeon of ID Hospital in Seoul. He is internationally recognised as one of the founders of modern Korean facial bone contouring surgery.
Clinical Focus
His practice centres on facial bone contouring and craniofacial / maxillofacial surgery, including V-Line jaw surgery and orthognathic procedures, as well as broader facial aesthetic surgery.
Experience
Dr. Park has been practising since 1997, with more than 28 years of clinical experience. He performed the first orthognathic cosmetic procedure in South Korea in 1995, founded ID Hospital in 2004, invented V-Line Surgery (now performed worldwide), and pioneered surgery-first orthognathic surgery in 2003.
Patient Trust
International patients choose Dr. Park for genuinely category-defining credentials. As the inventor of V-Line surgery, the first surgeon to perform surgery-first orthognathic surgery in Korea, and the founder of one of Korea's largest cosmetic hospitals, his profile is among the top globally in his sub-specialty.
Certifications, licenses & patents
Korean BoardCertified- Board certificationBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon
- Board certificationKorean Board of Plastic Surgery Diploma
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeSeoul National University, College of Medicine
- TrainingSeoul National University Hospital
Professional memberships
- MembershipKorean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Awards & recognition
Industry, media and event recognitions — shown for completeness. They are not certifications of clinical quality.
- AwardPerformed first orthognathic cosmetic procedure in South Korea (1995)
- AwardFeatured in The New York Times and Washington Post
- AwardKorea's Best Service Award
- AwardGlobal K-Beauty Pioneer recognition
- AwardAppeared on Korean TV show 'Let Me In'
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Surgeon's portfolio
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About the clinic
Seoul plastic surgery hospital in Gangnam recognized for facial bone contouring, double-jaw surgery and revision rhinoplasty.
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Research & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Park Sang-Hoon performs. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) Gluteal Fat Grafting Safety Recommendations
- Practice Advisory on Gluteal Fat Grafting
- Standard of care for lipedema in the United States
- Improvement in Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Safety With the Current Recommendations from ASERF
- A Head-to-Head Meta-Analysis of 35,052 Smooth vs Textured Implants in Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation.
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.