Fortitude Health Spa

Bridget drives 30 minutes each way to see us. Every time.

She's not doing it because we're the closest. She's doing it because Marty's threading and laser treatments took about 8 years off her face, and that kind of result earns the commute.

We hear this from clients across the DFW Metroplex. People from Southlake, Grapevine, Keller, Fort Worth, Arlington — they pass other med spas on the way to Colleyville. They choose to keep driving.

That's not a marketing statistic. It's a trust statement. When someone has dozens of options and they drive past all of them to sit in your chair, it means you've given them something they can't find closer to home.

For Bridget, it's Marty's expertise. For others, it's the way Alicia makes them feel the second they walk in. For some, it's Dr. Ortiz's surgical precision or Nikki's no-pressure honesty.

Whatever the reason — they keep coming back. And they keep driving.

If you've been thinking "it's too far," consider this: the right team is worth the trip.

Link in bio to see for yourself.

I need to tell you something about me that might surprise you.

I'm painfully shy. And I am my own harshest critic. I pick myself apart — every line, every spot, every angle. I don't see anything pretty about me. I don't see anything good about me. I just see everything I want to change.

I know that sounds strange coming from someone who owns a med spa. But that's exactly why I opened one.

Because I understand what it feels like to look in the mirror and not love what's looking back. I understand the courage it takes to walk into a place like ours and say, "I want to change something." I understand the fear that someone will judge you for caring about how you look.

No one here will ever judge you. Because the person running this place is fighting the same fight you are.

I've had lip filler because I used to have no upper lip. I've had full CO2 laser resurfacing. I've done more treatments than I can count. Not because I think I'm broken. But because doing something about it makes me feel stronger.

That's what "strength in the way you see beauty" means to me. It's not about being perfect. It's about having the courage to try.

— Nikki

Most of our members are using their monthly treatment for facials or IPL. And those are excellent choices. But here's what a lot of members don't realize their membership also covers.

Mole removal — up to four moles included in Level 1 and 2. If you've got a mole you've been wanting to take care of, it's already in your plan.

Laser leg veins — spider veins and small varicose veins on your legs, treated with laser. Included in all three levels.

Acne treatments — IPL and cold laser combinations that our clients have seen work in as little as a couple of weeks. Included at every level.

Cellulite reduction — RF-based treatment for that dimpled appearance. Also included.

Hollywood Laser Peel — a carbon-based laser treatment for instant glow and pore refinement. Great before a big event. Included.

Acne scar treatment — laser resurfacing and micro-needling to smooth and reduce old scarring. Included.

Your membership isn't just one treatment per month. It's access to a full menu of services that address things you might have been putting off because you assumed they'd cost extra.

Check your membership. You might be sitting on more value than you realized.

Liposuction isn't what most people think it is. It's not a weight loss program. It's a body contouring tool — and understanding that difference matters.

Here's what happens: Dr. Ortiz makes small incisions in the treatment area and uses a thin tube called a cannula to suction out targeted fat cells. Those cells are permanently removed. They don't grow back.

We perform liposuction on the abdomen, flanks, chin and neck, inner and outer thighs, arms, back, and more. For some clients, we do standard body sculpting to refine contours. For others, we perform what we call "debulking" — removing significant fat volume to dramatically change body size. One client went down several clothing sizes through multiple sessions.

But we're also honest about limits. If removing fat from an area would leave loose, saggy skin, we'll tell you. We might recommend doing less lipo and supplementing with skin tightening treatments instead. We'd rather give you a result you love than one that trades one concern for another.

Not everyone is a candidate. Our team evaluates your body composition, skin elasticity, and goals before recommending anything. We've turned away clients when the outcome wouldn't match expectations — including a professional athlete.

That honesty is the foundation of everything we do.

Stop by our office at 4109 Gateway Ct., Suite 200, Colleyville, TX 76034 to get started with your treatments.

You just had a PDO thread lift. Here's what happens next.

Hours 1–6: You'll notice an immediate lifting effect. There may be mild soreness, tenderness, or a pulling sensation at the insertion points. This is normal — the threads are doing exactly what they're supposed to do.

Days 1–3: Some swelling and bruising is expected, especially around the jawline and cheeks. Sleep with your head elevated. Avoid wide mouth movements — eat soft foods and don't open your jaw too wide for yawning or laughing.

Days 4–7: Swelling begins to subside. The pulling sensation fades. You're starting to see the lift take shape, though things are still settling.

Weeks 2–4: This is the settling period. The threads anchor into position and your tissue adjusts. The lift refines and softens into a natural look. Most people feel comfortable at social events by week two.

Months 2–6: The threads are gradually dissolving, but here's the key — as they dissolve, they're stimulating collagen and elastin production around them. Your body is building its own support structure. The lifting effect continues to improve even after the threads are gone.

Year 1–2: Results can last up to two years as that new collagen maintains the lift.

The best results come from trusting the timeline.

Link in bio to learn more.

She wanted liposuction on her abdomen. And honestly, she was a candidate for fat removal. But there was a problem.

Her skin had lost enough elasticity that removing a large volume of fat would leave her with loose, saggy skin. She'd be trading one concern for another — and the second one would be harder to address than the first.

So instead of doing what she asked, we told her what she needed to hear.

We recommended a more conservative liposuction — removing less fat than she originally wanted — combined with skin tightening treatments to help the skin contract as the fat came out. The combined approach would give her a result she'd actually be happy with, not one that created a new frustration.

It meant less revenue for us in the short term. But it meant a better outcome for her. And that's the only calculation that matters in this room.

Not every body responds the same way to the same procedure. That's why the consultation exists — to evaluate you as an individual, not as a transaction.

If your provider doesn't take the time to explain the risks of your specific situation, that's worth paying attention to.

Think lasers are only for people trying to turn back the clock? Think again.

Some of our most enthusiastic clients are in their 20s and 30s. And they're not here because they have wrinkles — they're here because lasers do a lot more than fight aging.

IPL clears active acne and fades post-breakout redness. Laser hair removal replaces a lifetime of razors and waxing. Light CO2 treatments refine texture and pores before deep lines ever form. Micro-needling with RF builds collagen now so your skin has a stronger foundation for later.

The truth is, the best time to start investing in your skin isn't when the damage is done — it's before.

Prevention is always easier than correction. And the clients who start early tend to need less aggressive treatments down the road.

You don't need wrinkles to benefit from what we do. You just need skin.

The moment you walk through our door, Alicia is the reason you exhale.

With over 20 years in aesthetics and a background as surgery coordinator for a busy facial plastic surgeon, Alicia knows this world inside and out. But what sets her apart isn't her experience — it's how she makes you feel.

She's the person who answers your questions before your consultation even starts. The one who calls to check on you after a procedure. The one who remembers your name, your concerns, and exactly where you are in your treatment journey.

If you've never been to a med spa before and you're nervous about the whole experience, Alicia is the reason that nervousness disappears. She doesn't rush. She doesn't judge. She makes sure you feel seen, heard, and cared for from the moment you arrive through recovery and follow-up.

Our clients say it over and over: Alicia makes you feel like a VIP every single time.

At home, she spends her time with family, friends, and her three miniature pinschers. At work, she spends it making sure you never feel like just another appointment.

Tired of razors, waxing appointments, and ingrown hairs? There's a reason laser hair removal is one of the most popular treatments in aesthetics.

Here's how it works: the laser emits a concentrated beam of light that's absorbed by the pigment in your hair follicles. That light converts to heat, which damages the follicle and slows future growth. Over multiple sessions, the follicle produces less and less hair until it stops altogether.

The key word is multiple. Hair grows in cycles, and the laser can only target follicles in their active growth phase. That's why you need 6 to 8 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart — to catch every follicle in rotation.

We treat virtually any body area: lip, chin, underarms, arms, legs, bikini, Brazilian, back, and chest. Smaller areas like lip and underarms take just minutes. Larger areas take a bit longer, but most people describe the sensation as a quick snap — well-tolerated by almost everyone.

Members get laser hair removal for smaller areas included in Level 1 and 2 memberships, and larger areas like Brazilian and full legs in Level 3.

Ready to put the razor down for good? Link in bio to book your free consultation.

People always want to know: what happens if I come in for a consultation? Will I feel pressured? Will they try to sell me something? Will it be awkward if I'm not ready to book?

No. No. And no.

Here's what actually happens.

You walk in. Alicia greets you and makes you feel at home. You sit down with one of our team members. They ask about your goals — what's been on your mind, what you'd like to change, what you've been curious about.

Then they listen. Not the kind of listening where someone waits for you to stop talking so they can pitch you. The kind where they actually take in what you're saying and think about it.

They explain your options. They tell you what they'd recommend — and what they wouldn't. They give you realistic timelines and honest expectations. If something isn't right for you, they'll say so.

Then you leave. With information. With clarity. With zero pressure to do anything that day.

That's it. That's the whole thing. And it's free.

Text us at (817) 217-0281 or link in bio to book yours.