Meet Dr. Derek C. Lou: Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Meet Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Derek Lou

Dr. Derek Lou is a board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon who proudly provides excellent and life-changing aesthetic surgery outcomes from his private practice, Lou Plastic Surgery, in Houston, TX.

A native Texan, Dr. Lou is dedicated to helping patients in the greater Houston Metropolitan area attain the results they desire while feeling fully informed about their options. Dr. Lou was one of nine medical humanitarians honored as a 2018 recipient of the RealSelf fellowship grant for his upcoming trip to Mexico with the Crystal Foundation. Ever-focused on making a difference in the lives of each patient, Dr. Lou has staffed Lou Plastic Surgery and Lou MD Laser & Med Spa with an experienced, compassionate team that works together to make dreams come true.

Education & Training

 

2017–Present
Clinical Associate Professor in Plastic Surgery – University of Texas Medical Branch
Training third- and fourth-year medical students in a private-practice setting, including office clinics, inpatient, and outpatient surgery.

2005–2007
Indiana University School of Medicine – Indianapolis, IN
Plastic Surgery Fellowship

1999–2005
Indiana University School of Medicine – Indianapolis, IN
General Surgery Residency, AMA Physician’s Recognition Award (2003)

1995–1999
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School – Dallas, TX
MD June 1999

1991–1995
Harvard University – Cambridge
MA BA in Biological Sciences, Cum Laude General Studies, Harvard College Scholarship, Dean’s List, 1991–1994

1980–1991
Trinity Valley School – Fort Worth, TX
Valedictorian and National Merit Finalist, Tandy Scholar for Technical Excellence, Award for Academic Excellence, 1987–1991

Skills & Specialties

 

From Lou Plastic Surgery in Houston, TX, Dr. Lou offers more than 40 comprehensive aesthetic surgeries to help his patients achieve their ultimate goals. Dr. Lou is a skilled, multi-faceted surgeon with training and experience performing a full spectrum of reconstructive, plastic, and cosmetic surgery procedures. A regular contributor to Realself.com and the recipient of numerous five-star reviews on the same platform, Dr. Lou is considered especially talented in the performance of breast augmentation, breast implant revision, breast reduction, and lift procedures, such as arm and lower body lifts.

Memberships & Societies

 
  • Active Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

  • Candidate Membership, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

  • Member, Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons

  • Member, Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons

  • Member, Harris County Medical Society

  • American Medical Association

Awards & Recognition

 

In years 2013 through 2016, Dr. Derek Lou earned the prestigious Super Service Award by Angie’s List for providing excellent service in the aesthetic surgery industry as determined by a plethora of five-star reviews on the website known as Angie’s List. In addition to his humanitarian efforts, Dr. Lou is proud to support and participate in the Crystal Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1993 by Dr. R. Scott Yarish. The Crystal Foundation has been providing medical and surgical care for the underserved areas around Guerrero, Mexico. The foundation’s primary role is performing reconstructive surgery for children and adults with birth deformities who otherwise would not be able to receive any care at all. In 2018, Dr. Lou was the recipient of the Realself fellow award for humanitarianism and expanding global access to reconstructive surgery and advanced medical care because of his involvement in the Crystal Foundation.

Publications

 

Surgical Research

 
  • Lou D, Billmire DF, Rescorla F, Scherer III LR, Engum SA, West K, Rouse T, Pfefferkorn M, Grosfeld JL. “Preoperative Factors Influencing Infectious Morbidity in First Stage Procedures in Children with Ulcerative Colitis”. Abstract submitted for presentation at the Central Surgical Society Annual Meeting, Spring 2004.

  • Lou D, Engum SA, Mitchell MA, Olinger M, Scherer III LR, Grosfeld JL. “School Bus Accidents: Mass Casualty or Mass Chaos?”. Presented at 22nd Annual J.K. Berman Essay Program, Indiana University Dept of Surgery, June 2002.

Dr. Lou is proud to perform surgery at the following prestigious establishments:

Methodist West Hospital 18500 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094 (832) 522-5522

Houston Methodist West Hospital
18500 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094
(832) 522-5522

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital 921 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024 (713) 242-3000

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
921 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024
(713) 242-3000

Memorial Village Surgery Center 1120 Business Center Dr., Houston, TX 77043 (713) 337-1111

Memorial Village Surgery Center
1120 Business Center Dr., Houston, TX 77043
(713) 337-1111

Crystal Outpatient Surgery Center 950 Threadneedle St, Houston, TX 77079 (713) 467-2453

Crystal Outpatient Surgery Center
950 Threadneedle St, Houston, TX 77079
(713) 467-2453

First Street Surgical Hospital 4801 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, TX 77401 (713) 275-1111

First Street Surgical Hospital
4801 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 275-1111

 

I’m always very pleased with the results. Dr. Lou and his staff are awesome! He’s done my tummy tuck, neck lift, mini-facelift, and Botox.