Dr. Derek Lou, MD Houston, Texas

Name: Derek Lou, MD – Account Suspended
Last name: Lou
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2007
Years experience: 16
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Lou Plastic Surgery
Address: 1155 Dairy Ashford Rd.
Address suite: Ste. 610
Phone: +1 713-932-7290
City: Houston
State: Texas
Zip Code: 77079
Country: US
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges:

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital

Education:

Undergraduate: Harvard University
Medical: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Postdoc Training:

Residency: General Surgery, lndiana University
Fellowship: Plastic Surgery, lndiana University

Member of:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

GPS coordinates on map: 29.78135,-95.6070348

Primary location:

Location name: Houston
State: TX
Country: US
Map point: 29.76,-95.36250305

Treatments:

Abdominal Etching
AlloDerm
Areola Reduction Surgery
Arm Lift
Asian Rhinoplasty
Back Lift
Bellafill
Belly Button Surgery
Belotero
Body Lift
BodyFX
BodyTite
Botox
Botox for Gummy Smile
Botox for Hyperhidrosis
Botox for Migraines
Botox for TMJ
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
Breast Augmentation
Breast Fat Transfer
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction Revision
Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap
Breast Reconstruction with Fat Transfer
Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
Breast Reconstruction with TRAM Flap
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Buccal Fat Removal
Butt Augmentation
Butt Implant Removal
Butt Implants
Butt Lift
Capsular Contracture Treatment
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Cheekbone Reduction
Chemical Peel
Chin Filler
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Clear and Brilliant
Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
Clitoral Hood Reduction
CO2 Laser
Collagen Injection
Cyst Removal
Derma Roller
Dermabrasion
Dermal Fillers
Dermapen
Dermaplaning
Diastasis Recti Repair
Dimple Surgery
Double Eyelid Surgery
Drainless Tummy Tuck
Dysport
Ear Surgery
Earfold
Earlobe Repair
Embrace Scar Therapy
Emsculpt
Exilis
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facelift Revision
FaceTite
Facial
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Feminization Surgery
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Feminizing Top Surgery
Forehead Reduction
Forma
Fractional Laser
Fractora RF
Fraxel Laser
G-Shot
Genioplasty
Glycolic Peel
Gynecomastia Surgery
Hair Loss Treatment
Hand Reconstructive Surgery
Hand Rejuvenation
Hyaluronidase
HydraFacial
Inverted Nipple Surgery
IPL
Jaw Reduction
Jet Peel
Jeuveau
Juvederm
Kybella
Labia Puffing
Labiaplasty
Laser Genesis
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Liposuction
Laser Resurfacing
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Lip Implants
Lip Lift
Lip Reduction
Lip Surgery
Lip Threading
Lipoma Removal
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Liposuction Revision
Liquid Facelift
Lower Facelift
Lumecca
Lymphatic Massage
MACS Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Masculinizing Top Surgery
Mastectomy
Mentor Breast Implants
Microblading
Microdermabrasion
Microneedling
Microneedling RF
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Natrelle Breast Implants
Neck Lift
Nipple Reduction
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Breast Lift
Nonsurgical Butt Lift
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Neck Lift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
NovaThreads
O-Shot
P-Shot
Panniculectomy
Pearl Laser
PlasmaPen
PRP for Hair Loss
PRP Injections
Ptosis Surgery
Punch Excision
QuickLift
Radiesse
Restylane
Restylane Defyne
Restylane Lyft
Restylane Refyne
Restylane Silk
Retin-A
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Salicylic Peel
Scar Removal
Sculptra
Septoplasty
Sientra Breast Implants
Silhouette InstaLift
Silicone Injection Removal
Sinus Surgery
Skin Lightening
Skin Rejuvenation
Skin Tightening
SkinPen
Smart Lipo
Strattice
Subcision
TCA Peel
Thigh Lift
Thread Lift
Transgender Facial Feminization Surgery
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Vaginoplasty
Vampire Facelift
Vampire Facial
Vanquish
VI Peel
Vivace
Volbella
Vollure
Voluma
Xeomin
YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Awards:

Professional Recognition:
Associate Professor, UTMB Galveston

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 10446
Answer count: 78
Review count: 18
5 star count: 2
Total star count: 2
Star rating: 2.697376606878
Anonymous votes: 1
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Sep 14, 2010
Profile modified: May 4, 2021
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: Yes
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
Linked url: https://louplasticsurgery.com
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 1, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Houston, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 29.76,-95.36250305

Latest ratings of treatments

Dysport (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Dysport (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Mommy Makeover (Sep 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Mommy Makeover (Feb 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Kybella (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Lower Facelift (Aug 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reconstruction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Lower Facelift (Aug 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Oct 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Kybella (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Lower Facelift (Aug 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Dysport (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Kybella (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Kybella (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Lower Facelift (Aug 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Sep 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Dysport (May 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Dysport (May 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Tummy Tuck Prices

$7000 – Sep 2023 – Houston, TX
$8000 – Sep 1, 2020
$7000 – Oct 2018 – Houston, TX
$16000 – Feb 8, 2014 – Houston, TX
$11001 – Oct 2016 – Houston, TX
$16000 – Feb 8, 2014 – Houston, TX
$5000 – Feb 8, 2014 – Memorial
$11000 – Sep 2010 – Houston, TX
$11000 – Sep 2010 – Houston, TX
$11000 – Sep 2010 – Houston, TX
$11000 – Sep 2010 – Houston, TX
$11000 – Sep 2010 – Houston, TX
$11000 – Sep 2010 – Houston, TX
$11000 – Sep 2010 – Houston, TX

Breast Reduction Prices

$229 – Oct 2018 – Houston, TX
$229 – Apr 2012 – Houston, TX

Breast Augmentation Prices

$9032 – Sep 2023 – Houston, TX
$5500 – Nov 4, 2017
$5500 – Nov 4, 2017
$5500 – Nov 4, 2017
$5500 – Nov 4, 2017
$9032 – Nov 2017 – Houston, TX
$9032 – Mar 2012 – Houston, TX

Botox Prices

$500 – Sep 2023 – Houston, TX
$500 – Oct 2018 – Houston, TX
$500 – May 2011 – Houston, TX
$500 – May 2011 – Houston, TX

Mommy Makeover Prices

$16000 – Sep 12, 2014 – Houston, TX
$16000 – Feb 8, 2014 – Houston, TX
$8000 – Sep 1, 2020
$8000 – Sep 1, 2020
$8000 – Sep 1, 2020
$8000 – Sep 1, 2020
$16000 – Feb 8, 2014 – Houston, TX
$16000 – Sep 12, 2014 – Houston, TX
$20000 – Jul 28, 2017 – Houston, TX
$20000 – Jul 28, 2017 – Houston, TX
$16000 – Sep 12, 2014 – Houston, TX
$16000 – Sep 12, 2014 – Houston, TX
$16000 – Sep 12, 2014 – Houston, TX

Lower Facelift Prices

$7 – Aug 5, 2020
$6 – Aug 5, 2020

Other Prices

$16000 – Sep 12, 2014 – Houston, TX
$16000 – Sep 12, 2014 – Houston, TX
$16000 – Sep 12, 2014 – Houston, TX
$16000 – Sep 12, 2014 – Houston, TX
$16000 – Sep 12, 2014 – Houston, TX
$16000 – Sep 12, 2014 – Houston, TX
$5000 – Feb 8, 2014 – Houston, TX
$229 – Apr 2012 – Houston, TX
$229 – Apr 2012 – Houston, TX

Tummy Tuck Revision Prices

$4700 – Mar 27, 2013 – Houston, TX
$4700 – Mar 27, 2013 – Houston, TX

Liposuction Prices

$4000 – Apr 2011 – Houston, TX
$4000 – Apr 2011 – Houston, TX

Practice Locations

Name & Website

Lou Plastic Surgery – Houston, https://www.louplasticsurgery.com/

Address

915 Gessner Rd.Ste. 470, Houston, Texas, US, 77024 (GPS coordinates: 29.7801983,-95.5449768)

Phone

+17139327290

Working Hours

Mon: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Created / Modified

Aug 1, 2017 / Jun 27, 2023

Doctor’s answers

Question

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5’7 and around 211lbs. My bra size is a size H. Will it be difficult to get my insurance to cover a breas

Breast reduction under insurance
Aug 8, 2017

The short answer to your question is yes.
However, factors such as the type of policy you have and your symptoms may effect coverage for this surgery.
Best to find a surgeon within your insurance plan and have a consultation. But overall given your breast size, I can’t imagine that coverage for your surgery would be denied.

Best of luck!

Do I Have Symmastia?

Symmastia
Sep 28, 2013

Again, thank you for the pictures, they do show exactly what you are concerned about. I agree that your implants are not in the midline or communicating underneath the skin, which would be true symmastia, but they were moving towards the midline. The thong bra that you are using appears to be placing them into better position, as you can tell with your nipple position. If that garment is doing the trick, I would continue wearing it to help with your implant position. My only concern would be…

10 Days Post Op Breast Augmentation Hematomas?

Postop Breast Hematoma or Infection
Oct 3, 2012

Thank you for providing your photos. The redness of the breast in the first photo is not normal; it could be as simple as an allergic reaction from tape/bandage or as serious as a hematoma or infection. I strongly recommend you see your plastic surgeon as soon as possible. Hope things work out for you.

Will Tricare Cover Abdominal Muscle Plication?

Tummy Tuck and Tricare
Jun 9, 2011

It is highly unlikely that Tricare will cover repair of diastasis recti / tummy tuck. It doesn't hurt to ask, but don't get your hopes up. More than likely you are looking at an out of pocket expense for a TT and BAM.

If I Am a Diabetic is It Safe for Me to Get a Tummy Tuck?

Diabetes and Tummy Tuck
Jun 9, 2011

It is safe to undergo a tummy tuck with well controlled diabetes. Understand that wound healing can be affected by diabetes, and that your risk for wound healing complications is slightly higher than average, but it certainly shouldn't preclude you from having the surgery. Make sure to discuss your plans with your endocrinologist or primary care physician as some insulin dosing adjustments will be necessary postoperatively. Best of luck.

I Got a Seroma After Flying at 18 Days Post Op. Do You Think This Was Due to the Pressure?

Tummy Tuck and Seroma
Jun 9, 2011

The pressure changes during the flight are not likely the main cause of your seroma. You developed the seroma 4 days after the drain was removed, a complication that can happen even with the best surgery, best patient, and best surgeon. Generally, traveling by plane requires a fair amount of mobility and activity- dealing with luggage, stretching, and alot of standing and sitting- more so than you would be doing at home, which could disrupt healing areas from your surgery. I usually do not…

How Fragile Am I After Having a Tummy Tuck?

Injury after Tummy Tuck
Jun 9, 2011

Generally, after tummy tucks I restrict patients from lifting and straining for at least 6 weeks (usually a 10lb restriction) and have them in a supportive postoperative girdle-type garment for up to 8 weeks. Unfortunately, accidents can happen and any potential internal injury to the tummy tuck suturing is possible. You will have to see if your contour has changed after your swelling resolves, and obviously consult with your PS if problems arise.

As you didn't mention when your…

Uneven Nipples, Should I Have Revision Surgery?

Asymmetry after Breast Augmentation
Jun 9, 2011

Your pictures show that your implant on the right is too low, pushing your native breast tissue up and causing your nipple to point up and out. I'd consult with your PS to revise this as your breasts will not improve this far out from your original surgery. Best of luck.

Will Insurance Cover Breast Asymmetry Correction?

Breast Augmentation and Insurance
Jun 9, 2011

You will have to check your insurance policy in regards to breast surgery coverage (or with the HR dept where you work) to see if your policy may cover your surgery. It can be quite challenging to get insurance to cover breast revision surgeries that aren't cancer related. Definitely consult with a PS in your area who takes your insurance, and they can guide you through the process. Generally, if you do get insurance coverage for your procedure, be prepared to still pay some out of…

Do Ripples In The Breast Implants Indicate A Leak?

Breast Implant Leakage
Jun 9, 2011

I would have to agree with my colleagues, the only reason for your breasts to become smaller is either weight loss or implant leakage. The new appearance of ripples can also be a sign of a slow saline implant leak. I would definitely discuss this with your PS. Best of luck.

Tubular Breasts Uneven & Pointing Down After Implants. is This Normal?

Tubular Breasts and Augmentation
Jun 9, 2011

Although a preop photo would be helpful, it does seem that your right breast implant may still be riding high. If your implant does drop, that could provide you with more symmetry.

Waiting another month (which is when you can see your PS anyway) will help determine if you need further revision. Chances are at 2 months if your implant hasn't descended, it won't travel much further on its own in the next month.

Keep in mind that working with tubular breasts is very challenging,…

Does Everyone Still Have Loose Skin After Their Tummy Tuck?

Loose Skin After Tummy Tuck
Jun 1, 2011

Not everyone has loose skin after a tummy tuck- this of course depends on each patient and their anatomy. Although the goal of the procedure is to remove the excess skin, we do try to avoid excess tension on the incision as well. There may at times be some excess at the ends of the incision ("dog ears"), which can be removed easily in an office setting if need be. Good luck with your sugery.

Would I Benefit from a Tummy Tuck?

Tummy Tuck Candidate
Jun 1, 2011

Looking at your photo, I would have to agree with my colleagues- you will get a better result with a tummy tuck than liposuction alone. The two can be performed together to improve your contour as well, if deemed necessary by your plastic surgeon. You will most definitely achieve the best results by attaining a realistic goal weight prior to surgery, and keep in mind that the surgery is a stepping stone to a new body contour- but without proper weight maintenance, you can lose your results….

Did I Actually Get 500CC Breast Implants?

Breast Augmentation Size and Disclosure
Jun 1, 2011

It is your surgeon's responsibility to provide you with the information regarding the implants used, size, and important details regarding your surgery, and there should be no doubt as to what size implants were used. I'm sure your surgeon would be more than happy to provide you with that information.

If your displeasure is based upon your appearance, then your surgeon will be able to discuss with you your current size and whether or not adjustments need to be made.

Does This Seem Like the Correct Size?

Breast Augmentation Size
Jun 1, 2011

Although your result is early, your PS is right in saying that your breasts will not become larger in size, and, in fact, you may become slightly smaller once your postoperative swelling resolves. Given your photographs, I do feel that your result is acceptable given your preoperative asymmetry. There appears to be some higher positioning of the right implant versus the left, however.

It is early to make any decisions in regards to revising your breasts, and I would suggest waiting a few…

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