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This journal records considerations that shape aesthetic work. Topics include anatomy, technique, aging, and the decisions that accompany medical adornment.
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The 3 Things I Wish Every New Tox Patient Knew (Before They Sit in My Chair)
Before we pop the needle cap, there are three things I want every first-time tox patient to know. Consider this your loving-but-slightly-unhinged public service announcement.
Why Minerva Doesn’t Accept Tips (No, it’s not because we don’t like you…or more money.)
As much as we love your aesthetic journey, what we do is medical care. Injectables, microneedling, and skin treatments fall under medical ethics and professional standards. Tipping could blur that line, and trust us—you want that line crystal clear when needles are involved.

