Gabriela Heath Mua

This post is for education only. Do not try this at home as a novice❗ Risks include visible ridges, palpable threads, asymmetry, infection, and vascular injury.

If you want thread lifting, see a qualified professional — an injector or a doctor.

I am 49. I want to look younger, not older. That is why I choose medical-grade collagen induction over surgery or filler for now. But I choose safety first — for myself and for anyone reading this.

Education, not inspiration❗

What is collagen induction therapy with Tornado Screw PDO threads?

Collagen induction therapy means placing absorbable sutures into the skin to trigger your own collagen production. No lifting. No filler. Just biostimulation.

I chose this because I recently lost 38 kg. I am 49. Age already slows collagen. Weight loss adds sagginess. I want to look younger, not older, without surgery or fillers just yet.

Bruising after threads is normal. I use arnica cream to help mine fade faster. Most injectors use anesthetic cream on their patients before treatment. I did not use any because I am ok with the pain. You can choose either.
PDO (polydioxanone) sutures are absorbable surgical threads. When placed into the skin, they trigger your body to build new collagen along the thread path. No lifting — just biostimulation.

Tornado Screw threads have a spiral texture. That means more surface area, more controlled inflammation, and more collagen over time.

I used 26G 60mm threads, made in Korea (high standard). I placed them in three areas:

Lateral cheeks — to support the skin that wrinkles when I smile. Jawline — to add definition. Under the chin — to tighten mild laxity.

I also did microneedling one week ago (1.0 mm, 16-pin). These threads are an add-on, not a replacement. Both work together.

I worked sterile. Gloves. Chlorhexidine. Aseptic technique.

But here is the most important part.

I am a qualified injector, a qualified phlebotomist, and currently studying medicine. I performed this on myself after years of training. You should not❗

This is for education purpose only❗

Stepping back into the wax pot after a few years ... and honestly, it felt good. 👏

I’m a makeup artist by trade, but before that, I trained as an advanced cosmetologist. Skin is skin, and taking care of it is where a good foundation starts

No sets, no cameras today, just a clean wax, smooth legs, and remembering why I love this side of the craft.

Sometimes the best work isn’t on a film set. Sometimes it’s in the small moments of feeling useful, skilled, and back in your element.

Here’s to keeping all the skills sharp. 🕯️

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I made a little video just to show you how I do an eyelash lift. This is how I do it, others might do it differently but this is how I get my best results.

Just a note: Always perform a 24h patch test before doing this kind of treatment as it can cause huge allergic reactions and loss of eyesight. Is not something to play around with so a patch test is imperative to be performed before treatment.

A lash lift/ lash perm will last anywhere between 6 to 8 weeks depending vermy much on each individuals eyelash cycle growth and how well you care for them but finally as we grown new eyelashes the new lashes will grow uncurled. Thereform a lash lift/ perm will hold as long as your natural lashes hold the curl till new lashes grow.

Proper aftercare is crucial. Avoiding oil-based products and harsh makeup removers, not rubbing your eyes, and being careful when sleeping can help extend the life of the perm.Also avoid saunas and swimming as these weaken the perm.