aT Decemper 1978 - Surgeon, WSC alumnus and former studentbody president, willingly | Shared some insights into his in| teresting profession which has ' gained sudden attention by Mrs. Ford’s candid remarks about her “face lift.”’ Dr. Malan said 80 per cent of his _ _ practice is cosmetic which includes " eyelid surgery, face-lifts, breast implants, tummy tuck-ups and removal of loose hanging flesh from drastic weight reduction. Plastic surgeons also repair congenital birth defects such as cleft lips and palates, hand defects, lesions of the skin and _ reconstructive surgery following accidents, burns and surgery such as cancer. “Surgeons are leaving more tissue now in cases of breast cancer for reconstructive surgery,” said Dr. Malan | In body contouring surgery Dr. Malan has more cases of _ enlargement of small breasts, ap- proximately 100 per year. Second is reduction of breasts that are too large, abdominal reduction, and arm lifts. thigh | _ contrary to common belief all his improved | drastically,” said Dr. Malan, “and there are new procedures for _ lightening the neck which were not _ available before.” “About one-half of my time with a | patient is spent in preparing then ' for honest expectations,’’ said Dr. _ Malan. “They must be aware pesivle complications such » bland personality after surgery - but » abetter looking one. Patients must come to grips with expectations and _ I must be sure we both have the _ Sameone.”’ Dr. Malan’said cosmetic surgery _ Should always be done for the in- _ dividual not because someone else _ wants them to haveit done. He poin- comes in _ with a picture her husband wants _ her to look ' satisfied like she with will the not be results. _ Newspapers, TV and movies often claim results that are never _ achieved. “We cannot basically changea face into another face.”’ y f Re e; segae ata e oe ce BS SS P SRM. Thad LA Re es Ai oe iWi Tt* sae, Shae ph 4 be Pe, ‘< 3 ‘“‘Another misunderstanding is that patients often don’t realize there is a great deal of follow-up on plastic surgery.” What most people want to know? How long does a face lift last? Dr. Malan laughed. ‘For some, once is enough, for others it only lasts until the aging process begins to take its toll again - obviously surgery doesn’t stop a person from - continuing to age. Some people will have three or four, depending on how they want to look. Within two or three weeks make up covers residual bruising. Body contouring takes three to four weeks for recovery.” When is a good time to consult him? ae, ‘“‘Whenever a person has a problem that bothers them enough to want to do something about it. If I makesomeone look better they feel better. People often ask me if they are being vain. I don’t think it is vanity to want to stay your very Dr. Malan had four personal ob- jectives for becoming a Dr. Lee J. Malan, plastic surgeon and alumnus of WSC, discusses cosmetic Surgery and realistic expectations with his receptionist. Fourth, Dr. Malan wanted to do something that would stimulate him and in which he would continue to learn. He turned to plastic surgery because he felt it was “‘creative, had a lot of diversity and he would have to keep up.” “It is fair to say that if a person is energetic he can still be active in civic and church work.” As proof of plastic his belief Dr. Malan has served as an LDS Bishop and Elders Quorum president among other positions. surgeon. His first reason he admits is pure idealism - serving people and making them happier. Secondly he believes if a practice is honest and ethical he can enjoy a good reputation. Third, if a person works hard it is a good way to makea living - not the fastest way with all the years of schooling required - but it offers financial security. ‘People often say ‘you must have an understanding wife. She is. It wouldn’t be possible without a wife who is trusting and supportive. Wives sacrifice a lot all along the Way.”’ He is married to the former Joan McFarland of West Weber. They are the parents of seven children. four boys and three girls. Dr. Malan served an LDS Swiss-Austria mission, ‘58-61, and received an | associate degree at Weber, B.S. and medical school graduate of the University of Utah, surgical internship and residency, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He served two years at Williams Air Force Base, Chandler, Arizona and finished his general surgery training in New Mexico. His plastic surgery residency was in Phoenix, Arizona, ‘72-74. Dr. Malan’s advice to young people interested in a doctor’s profession is to do wel | early in high School, consistently, and to have self-discipline. Class Notes of _ Miracle changes. If a person is a _ bland personality they’ll still be a _ ted out that if a woman “People do not need to be referred a plastic surgeon,” he said. as bleeding, bruising and swelling - and ' plastic surgery doesn’t perform ' to best to enjoy what you can.” In facial cosmetic surgery the most frequently sought surgery is improved eye lids, nose and then _ face lifts. He also does some men, _ patients are not women. ‘Face lifting has Dr. Malon does all surgery not requiring a general anesthesia in his office surgical suite. ‘‘Patients generally have eye lid and face lift surgery separately - unlike Betty Ford who had everything done at one time.” Ce _ surgery. Magazines are replete with _ articles on the former first lady’s , Tejuvenation. 3 ¥ Dr. LeeJ. Malan an Ogden plastic i ie $3ey 2 i Ke! ~ Bee ae The “restored face” of Betty Ford has generated interest in plastic ae _ _ eeBe Cosmetic surgery " 664,443 39 given ‘‘lift fee ¢ Comment LINDA G. BUCKINGHAM has received a masters of social work degree from the University of Utah. She is a 1972 graduate of Maine North High School, Des Plaines, IIl., and attended WSC where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1976. KENNETH G. JOHNSON has been added as a new patrolman with the Roy Police Department. He is majoring in law enforcement at WSC. He is a high school graduate from Rupert, Idaho. He and his wife, Kaye Lynn, have one son, Bradley. R. H. IANNONE received a doctorate of education in public school administration in graduation exercises at Brigham Young University. Dr. Iannone is currently a school principal in Covina, Calif., and holds degrees from WSC, U. of U. and California State University. REX L. ROLLO has received a master’s of business administration degree from the University of Utah. A 1969 graduate of Weber High School, he graduated from WSC in 1975 with a bachelor’s in accounting. He is employed by Ogden First Federal Savings and Loan Association. DR. BEVERLY BEETON has been selected as executive assistant to the president of Governors State University, Park Forest South, Ill. She was formerly assistant to the vice president for academic affairs at the University of Utah. She will provide internal liaison between the office of the president and university wings and also serve as an external liaison. Her book, ‘“The Enfranchisement of Women in the United States in the Late Nineteenth Century,” will be published by University of Utah Press. Her other books are “The Letters of Elizabeth Wells Randall Cumming: A Woman’s View of the West, 1857-1858,’ co-edited with Ray Canning; ‘“‘Women Suffrage in the American West, 1869-1896,”’ and ‘“The Utah Expedit‘on.”’ She received her B.S. degree in history and English at WSC, with a secondary school teaching certificate, and Ph.D. in history at U of U, with a graduate certificate in American studies. DANIEL BRUCE TAGGART has enrolled at American Graduate School of International Management, Glendale, Ariz. He is a graduate of WSC and Indiana Univ. where he majored in Spanish and Education. American Graduate School of International Management trains men and women for international careers and has a tri-partite curriculum of International Studies, Modern Languages and World Business. SAMUEL OLIVER GAUFIN has been awarded a juris doctor degree from the University of Utah College of Law. He graduated magna cum laude from WSC in 1975 and was named the outstanding graduate in the departments of political science and _ philosophy. He was elected to the Order of the Coif, the university law schovl’s Phi Beta Kappa designation. He plans to practice in Salt ake City. His wife is the former Nancy Thorne. STEPHEN M. ELLERTSON has been selected for promotion to major in the U.S. Air Force. He is presently serving as chief of the computer science division of the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. He is a WSC graduate and the Naval Post Graduate School where he received a master’s degree in computer science.