Oculoplastic Surgeon · Park Ridge, IL
Noel D. Saks, MD
Fellowship accredited by the American Society Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago
About Dr. Saks
Dr. Saks specializes in all aspects of oculoplastic disorders and surgery. His clinical interests are: the correction of drooping or otherwise malpositioned eyelids, ophthalmic complications of Graves disease and treatment of tearing problems caused by lacrimal system disorders. Dr. Saks performs cosmetic and functional surgery of the eyelids, brow, and midface, as well as BOTOX injections for both aesthetic rejuvenation and spasm disorders. In addition, he is also a skilled oculoplastic trauma surgeon and is experienced in orbital fracture repair. He is knowledgeable in both medical and surgical treatment of orbital disease, as well as reconstructive surgery for tumor resection involving the eyelids, orbits, and skin. Dr. Saks is also an experienced cosmetic injector of Restylane and Juvederm fillers, and performs Botox injections for both aesthetic rejuvenation and spasm disorders. Education: Dr. Saks completed a fellowship accredited by the American Society Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and is currently one of the few surgeons in the northwest suburbs who has the specific training and expertise to be included in that exclusive society. He earned his degree in ophthalmology at the UIC Eye Center, where he was also chief resident. Hospital Affiliations: He performs surgery at Golf Surgical Center in Des Plaines, Arlington Heights Surgery Center in Arlington Heights, and Hoffman Estates Surgery Center in Hoffman Estates, and is credentialed at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, and St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates.
Eyelid Procedures
11 procedures
Blepharoplasty
Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty ("eye lift") — cosmetic and functional correction of excess eyelid skin and fat.
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Brow Lift
Surgical elevation of a descended brow — endoscopic, direct, and coronal techniques to restore brow position and reduce forehead lines.
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Ptosis
Repair of drooping upper eyelids (ptosis) — both cosmetic and functional correction of levator muscle weakness.
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Orbital Procedures
4 procedures
Anophthalmos
Surgical and prosthetic management of anophthalmos (absence of the eye) and socket reconstruction following enucleation or evisceration.
Orbital Tumors
Diagnosis and surgical management of orbital tumors and masses — adult and pediatric, benign and malignant.
Thyroid Eye Disease
Comprehensive treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED / Graves' ophthalmopathy) — orbital decompression, eyelid retraction, Tepezza, and rehabilitation.
Trauma
Surgical repair of eyelid, orbital, and lacrimal trauma — from minor lacerations to complex orbital fractures and reconstruction.
Cosmetic Procedures
11 procedures
Blepharoplasty vs Facelift
A decision guide comparing eyelid surgery and facelift — what each addresses, where they overlap, and when they are combined.
Brow Lift vs Upper Blepharoplasty
A decision guide for hooded upper eyelids: is the problem excess eyelid skin, descended brows, or both — and what is the right surgical answer?
CO2 Laser Resurfacing
CO2 laser resurfacing for periocular skin — tightening eyelid skin, smoothing crow's feet, treating festoons, and improving skin quality around the eyes.
Endoscopic Brow Lift
The endoscopic brow lift uses small incisions and an endoscope to reposition the brow with minimal scarring and faster recovery.
