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About ID Hospital
ID Hospital is one of Gangnam district's most internationally recognised cosmetic surgery specialist hospitals, with one of the highest volumes of international patients specifically seeking facial contouring and rhinoplasty among Seoul's cosmetic surgery clinics. It operates entirely as a cosmetic and aesthetic specialist facility.
ID Hospital has invested specifically in international patient infrastructure, including multilingual consultation teams and a genuinely large accumulated review base from patients across Asia and increasingly from Western countries.
Accreditations & Certifications
ISO 9001
Medical Specialties
Cosmetic SurgeryFacial ContouringRhinoplastyDermatology
Languages Spoken
EnglishChineseJapaneseThaiVietnamese
Awards & Achievements
- Among Gangnam's highest-volume international cosmetic surgery clinics
- Over 3,200 verified patient reviews, among the highest of any Seoul cosmetic clinic
- ISO 9001 certification for surgical safety management
- Specialist facial contouring and rhinoplasty centre of excellence
Honest Assessment: Strengths and Limitations
Every hospital has genuine strengths and real tradeoffs. Here is our editorial assessment of ID Hospital, based on published outcomes data, accreditation records, and patterns reported by verified patients:
✓ Genuine Strengths
- Very high review volume (3,200+) provides an unusually substantial, independently verifiable track record for a cosmetic surgery clinic
- Genuine specialisation in facial contouring and rhinoplasty means concentrated expertise in these specific, technically demanding procedures
- Extensive multilingual infrastructure specifically built for international cosmetic surgery patients
⚠ Worth Knowing Before You Book
- Standalone cosmetic surgery facility rather than a general hospital — verify emergency backup arrangements for any procedure you are considering
- ISO 9001 certification only, not JCI — confirm this accreditation level meets your personal comfort threshold for cosmetic surgery
- Exclusive cosmetic focus means unsuitable for any non-aesthetic medical needs
Patient Reviews
Dr. Park's V-line surgery result at 8 months looks completely natural — exactly the subtle refinement I wanted, not an overdone Instagram look.
Needed revision rhinoplasty after a poorly performed surgery in my home country. Dr. Choi's cartilage graft technique corrected the structural issues expertly.
Over 3,000 reviews and mine matches — genuinely exceptional results and the multilingual team made the entire process remarkably smooth.
Doctors at This Hospital
A selection of specialists treating international patients at this facility — ask your coordinator to confirm your specific treating physician during consultation.
Dr. Sanghoon Park
Facial Contouring Specialist
Over 8,000 facial bone contouring procedures performed, among Seoul's most experienced surgeons in this specific technique.
Dr. Jiyoung Choi
Rhinoplasty Specialist
Specialises in revision and ethnic rhinoplasty with particular expertise in cartilage graft techniques for complex cases.
Sample Procedure Pricing
| Procedure | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| V-Line Jaw Reduction | $6,500-13,000 |
| Rhinoplasty | $3,500-7,500 |
| Cheekbone Reduction | $5,000-10,000 |
| Combination Facial Contouring Package | $10,000-20,000 |
Prices are indicative ranges based on quotes collected as of Q1 2025 and vary by individual case complexity. Request a personalised quote for an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Patients booking through InterHealthTour receive dedicated coordination support from first enquiry through post-treatment follow-up, including accommodation booking assistance, airport transfer confirmation, and translation of any documentation you need for your home doctor. We recommend specialist medical tourism insurance for any surgical procedure booked here.
What to Expect: Your Patient Journey
Most international patients booking ID Hospital through InterHealthTour follow a broadly similar sequence, though timing varies with procedure complexity. It typically begins with a remote consultation — usually video, sometimes a structured written review of your medical records and imaging — during which the treating team, led where relevant by Dr. Sanghoon Park or a colleague in the same department, outlines whether you are a suitable candidate for the procedure you are enquiring about and provides an itemised cost estimate in writing.
Once you confirm and travel dates are set, most patients arrive in Seoul 1-3 days before the procedure for final pre-operative assessment, blood work, and imaging where needed. Airport transfer coordination and accommodation booking near the hospital are handled by your InterHealthTour coordinator alongside the hospital's own international patient office. Length of hospital stay and total time in South Korea depends heavily on the specific procedure — your coordinator will give you a realistic estimate specific to your case during the quote stage rather than a generic figure that may not reflect your actual treatment plan.
Before discharge, you receive full documentation translated into English (and your preferred language where feasible), covering the procedure performed, medication instructions, and a follow-up schedule. For cosmetic surgery and facial contouring procedures specifically, ID Hospital's international patient team typically arranges at least one video follow-up consultation after you return home, with further calls available if you have questions during recovery.
Recovery, Aftercare and Staying in Touch
Recovery expectations vary enormously by procedure, and ID Hospital's care team will set out a realistic timeline specific to your treatment during your pre-operative consultation rather than a generic estimate. What is consistent across procedures booked through InterHealthTour at this hospital is the availability of a discharge summary in your language, a clear medication and activity schedule, and a named point of contact for questions once you are back home — not left to guess whether a symptom during recovery is normal or worth flagging.
If a complication does arise after you return home, ID Hospital's international patient office can liaise directly with your local doctor, sharing your full treatment records and imaging on request. This kind of continuity is one of the more practically important, if less glamorous, things worth confirming before booking any procedure abroad — ask your coordinator specifically how this would work for your case before you travel, rather than assuming it will be straightforward.
Who This Hospital Tends to Suit Best
Based on the pattern of bookings InterHealthTour has coordinated with ID Hospital, patients who tend to be most satisfied are specifically those seeking cosmetic surgery or facial contouring care, comfortable with English, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese as the primary languages of communication, and who have done at least some independent comparison against one or two other accredited options in South Korea or elsewhere before committing. Patients whose needs sit clearly within this hospital's stated specialties tend to report the most consistent outcomes.
As with any medical tourism decision, this profile is a starting point for your own research rather than a substitute for it. We encourage you to request an itemised quote, ask the specific questions raised in the FAQ section above, and — for anything beyond routine, low-risk procedures — seek a second opinion before travelling. See our medical tourism safety guide for a fuller checklist applicable to any clinic you are considering, not just this one.
A Note on Cost Transparency
Published price ranges from ID Hospital, starting from $2,000 for its most accessible listed procedures, reflect quotes collected as of Q1 2025 and are deliberately shown as ranges rather than single figures — the width of that range usually comes down to case complexity, anaesthesia requirements, length of hospital stay, and whether any complications or additional treatment are needed once your surgeon has actually assessed you in person, not just from photographs or a written history. Treat any quote you receive before an in-person or thorough video assessment as provisional. A reputable clinic, including this one, should be willing to explain in plain terms what could move your specific price toward the top or bottom of the published range, and should confirm the final itemised cost in writing before your procedure date, not verbally on the day.
Our Assessment
ID Hospital is one of InterHealthTour's verified partner hospitals in South Korea, selected for its ISO 9001 accreditation and the specific strengths outlined above. Request quotes from at least two or three accredited options in South Korea before committing, and use the questions in our relevant treatment guide to evaluate them consistently.
Before booking, request written confirmation of your specific surgeon, exact package inclusions, and the clinic's policy on results guarantees — a reputable clinic will provide all three without hesitation.
This profile was last reviewed and updated by InterHealthTour's medical advisory board in Q1 2025, reflecting current accreditation status and pricing data collected from the hospital directly.
Request an itemised written quote before travel confirming exactly which services — consultation, procedure, medication, transfers, accommodation — are included in your package price.
How We Verified This Clinic
This profile is compiled from publicly available accreditation records, InterHealthTour's own partnership due diligence (facility inspection, credential verification, complaint history review), and verified patient reviews collected through completed bookings on our platform. We do not accept payment for positive coverage — see our How We Earn policy.