Better fat transfer starts with better fat survival.
Fat transfer has always had one challenge: keeping the fat alive.
Fat grafting is one of the most versatile tools in plastic surgery. It can restore lost volume, refine contours, enhance a breast augmentation, and deliver natural-looking results that move and feel like your own tissue because they are.
But the results of traditional fat transfer have always been inconsistent. Fat cells are fragile. During harvesting and processing, a significant portion of those cells can be damaged or destroyed before they are ever transferred. Less viable fat means less retention. Less retention means less predictable results.
Viality was developed to solve that problem directly.
What Is VIALITY?
Viality: The Only System With AuraClens
Viality is an FDA-cleared fat transfer system that uses AuraClens, a proprietary surfactant, to wash the harvested fat before transfer. This wash process is clinically shown to significantly enhance the viability and survival of fat cells.
In a published study, fat treated with AuraClens demonstrated 87% of its day-zero live cell signal at six weeks, compared to just 33% in samples treated with normal saline. That is nearly three times the live cell signal. The difference is meaningful, and it shows up in the results.
Greater than 80% average fat retention has been demonstrated at 3, 6, and 12 months in an ongoing multicenter prospective clinical study.
Viality is the only system on the market that combines this surfactant technology with an FDA-cleared processing device, giving [Dr. Shah] a validated, reproducible approach to fat transfer with every procedure.
A Smarter Way to Process Fat
The Viality system is designed to be efficient without compromising the quality of the processed fat. Here is how it works:
Harvest
Fat is harvested from a donor site on your body using liposuction. Dr. Himansu Shah will identify the most appropriate donor area during your consultation, commonly the abdomen, flanks, or thighs.
Wash with AuraClens
The harvested fat is processed through the Viality system. The AuraClens wash removes unwanted fluids, blood, and debris while the surfactant works to stabilize and protect the fat cells. A 200-micron mesh filter retains viable fat while allowing unwanted fluids to pass through. Super absorbent foam further concentrates the fat by efficiently absorbing residual fluid.
Transfer
The concentrated, AuraClens-treated fat is then carefully transferred to the target area using precise injection techniques. Dr. Himansu Shah controls the placement and volume to achieve the desired contour and outcome.
Results Backed by Clinical Data
Viality is not a concept. It is validated by an ongoing multicenter prospective clinical study across 14 sites with up to 200 patients, covering both breast reconstruction and augmentation procedures.
The study uses Vectra 3D imaging, assessed by an independent core lab, removing surgeon bias from the volume measurements. Results to date show greater than 80% average fat retention at 3, 6, and 12 months.
For patients, that means more of the transferred fat survives. For outcomes, that means more consistent, longer-lasting results. For Dr. Himansu Shah, that means a fat transfer process built on science rather than guesswork.
Versatile Enough for a Broad Range of Procedures
Because Viality can process large volumes of lipoaspirate efficiently, it is well-suited to a wide range of fat transfer applications, including:
- Breast augmentation using fat only
- Breast augmentation combining fat with implants
- Breast reconstruction, including second and third stage procedures
- Explant procedures with fat replacement
- Body contouring and volume restoration
During your consultation, Dr. Himansu Shah will discuss whether fat transfer with Viality is appropriate for your goals and which procedure approach is the right fit.
Why It Matters Who Performs Your Fat Transfer
The technology matters. So does the surgeon using it.
Fat transfer requires a high level of technical precision at every stage: harvest, processing, and placement. Viality gives [Dr. Shah] a more reliable starting point by delivering higher-viability fat. But the artistic judgment, anatomical knowledge, and surgical skill that determine your final result come from the surgeon.
At Signature Plastic Surgery, Dr. Himansu Shah uses Viality because it sets a higher standard for fat survival and gives patients more predictable, lasting outcomes. If you are considering fat transfer for any purpose, this is worth knowing about before you decide where to have it done.
Common Questions About Viality Fat Transfer
Standard fat transfer processes harvest fat with normal saline, which does not protect fat cell viability. Viality uses AuraClens, a surfactant shown to deliver nearly three times the live cell signal of normal saline at six weeks. The result is higher-quality fat going into your transfer and greater retention over time.
Yes. Fat transfer involves both liposuction at a donor site and injection into the target area. [Dr. Shah] will discuss the details of your procedure, anesthesia options, and recovery expectations during your consultation.
Fat is typically harvested from areas with sufficient volume, such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. [Dr. Shah] will assess the most suitable donor site for your individual anatomy during your consultation.
The ongoing Viality clinical study demonstrates average fat retention of more than 80% at 3, 6, and 12 months. Once fat cells survive the transfer and establish a blood supply, they become a permanent part of the treated area. Natural aging and weight fluctuations can affect results over time.
Recovery will depend on the specific procedure and the areas involved. Dr. Himansu Shah will provide detailed post-procedure instructions at your appointment. Most patients can expect some swelling and bruising at both the donor and recipient sites, which resolves over several weeks.
Yes. Viality is used in both fat-only augmentation and in combination with implants, including in explant procedures where fat replaces an implant. Dr. Himansu Shah will recommend the most appropriate approach based on your anatomy and goals.
The best way to find out is through a consultation. Generally, candidates are patients with sufficient donor fat available, in good overall health, and with realistic expectations about outcomes. Dr. Himansu Shah will assess your candidacy thoroughly before recommending any procedure.
Interested in fat transfer that is built to last?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Himansu Shah at Signature Plastic Surgery in Las Vegas NV. We will review your goals, assess your anatomy, and determine whether Viality fat transfer is the right approach for you.