In a fast-moving, competitive industry, Ageless Aesthetics builds trust by prioritizing a patient-first approach: fostering genuine relationships through attentive listening, tailoring treatments to individual goals, and maintaining open communication. Founded by aesthetic nurse practitioner Shelley Clayton, the Indianapolis-based medical spa has earned a remarkable string of honors over the past six years, but Clayton insists the awards are simply a reflection of something deeper.
“It shows us we’re doing the right thing by our patients,” Clayton says. “Our goal is to make sure they feel comfortable, educated and genuinely taken care of. When they vote for us, it tells us they’re happy, and that means everything.”
Since 2020, Ageless Aesthetics has consistently been recognized by the Aesthetic Everything Industry Awards as “Top Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner,” “Top Women in Aesthetic Medicine,” “Top Women Injectors,” and “Top Medical Spa Midwest.” The accolades continued year after year, expanding to include “Top Business Owner of the Year in Aesthetics,” IAOTP’s “Empowered Woman of the Year,” repeated “Best of Indianapolis” and “Best of Southside” honors from the Daily Journal, and most recently, “Best Medical Spa Midwest” in 2026. The practice has also been named “Medical Spa of the Year,” featured in Global Icons 2022 by Passion Vista, and recognized by Indianapolis Monthly as the “Face of Medical Spas.”
For patients, those titles offer reassurance in what can feel like a vulnerable decision.
“Aesthetic treatments are very personal,” Clayton says. “You’re trusting someone with your face and with your confidence. That can be scary. Our philosophy is to enhance you without overdoing it. We’re about keeping you, you. When you tell someone, ‘You don’t need that,’ it builds trust. We’re not pushy. We don’t use high-pressure tactics. Patients feel that difference.”
The team’s commitment to excellence extends beyond ethics to education. Staff members participate in ongoing training, conferences and quarterly sessions to stay ahead of evolving techniques. Ageless Aesthetics has also introduced advanced technology, including 3D facial scanning that creates an AI-assisted analysis of skin health, measuring texture, pigmentation and even millimeter-level lift in before-and-after comparisons. The practice also offers SoftWave ultrasound skin tightening, a popular no-downtime treatment that stimulates collagen without the recovery associated with more aggressive procedures.
While offering cutting-edge technology enhances the patient experience, Clayton believes the defining factor is the culture at Ageless Aesthetics. The business started as a leap of faith and has grown to three thriving locations across Indianapolis, with a fourth in Fishers opening soon. Clayton’s intentional focus on cultivating a highly skilled, collaborative team further reinforces the clinic’s patient-first commitment.
“I had no idea when I started if I’d even be good at this,” Clayton says. “Now we have clients who treat us like family. We feel honored and blessed.”
Success, for Clayton, isn’t just measured in awards, though there are many. It’s measured in confidence restored, relationships built, and a team that celebrates wins together, even with the occasional girls’ trip to Miami.
In a crowded field, Ageless Aesthetics sets itself apart through earned trust, one patient at a time, every time.
For more information, visit agelessindy.com.
