PATIENT EDUCATION LIBRARY
THE GUTHRIE GUIDE
Hear directly from double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon
Dr. Ashley Guthrie
as she answers the questions patients ask most often. Explore educational videos, full transcripts, and expert guidance designed to help you feel informed and confident at every stage of your journey.
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Before Surgery
BEFORE SURGERY
Can You Continue Peptides Before and After Surgery?
Dr. Guthrie explains why she generally recommends pausing peptides during the perioperative period and what patients should know before surgery.
Procedures & Treatments
PROCEDURES & TREATMENTS
Hair Transplants for Women: Dr. Guthrie Explains
Hair transplantation isn't just for men. Dr. Guthrie discusses common causes of female hair loss and when a hair transplant may be the right solution.
PROCEDURES & TREATMENTS
What Makes "Good" Fat for Fat Grafting?
Dr. Guthrie explains what she looks for in harvested fat during fat grafting and how a patient's own fat can be used to restore volume during facelift surgery.
PROCEDURES & TREATMENTS
The Power of an Endoscopic Brow Lift
Discover how an endoscopic brow lift restores the brow to a more youthful position and why it can make a dramatic difference in overall facial harmony.
Recovery & Healing
RECOVERY & HEALING
"Vitamin T": Why Recovery Takes Time
Dr. Guthrie explains why healing is different for every patient, what to expect during recovery, and why time is an important part of the process.
Conditions & Concerns
CONDITIONS & CONCERNS
What is Malar Edema? Common Under-Eye Swelling
Learn what causes this under-eye swelling, why it's often mistaken for eye bags, and why it requires a different treatment approach.
Continue Your Journey with Dr. ashley Guthrie
Dr. Ashley Guthrie is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon at Guthrie Facial Plastic Surgery in Brentwood, Tennessee, serving patients throughout the greater Nashville area.
