Medical Aesthetics Veteran Frederick Beddingfield, III, MD, PhD Appointed New Chief Medical Officer of KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:KYTH), a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of prescription products in aesthetic medicine, today announced the appointment of Frederick Beddingfield, III, MD, PhD as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Beddingfield is a board-certified dermatologist who brings exceptional pharmaceutical and medical device development experience to KYTHERA. He joins the company from Allergan, Inc., where he worked in an executive capacity across the entire aesthetics portfolio including Botox® Cosmetic, Juvederm® and Latisse®. He most recently held the role of Vice President and Therapeutic Area Head, Dermatology and Aesthetics. In addition, he has substantial experience across medical dermatology including acne, rosacea, hair growth and scar prevention.