FDA approves Evolence, new injectable facial filler

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the approval of Evolence® for the correction of moderate to deep facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. Evolence® is a new advanced collagen-based structural dermal filler, and a first of its kind product. Unlike other collagen-based fillers, Evolence® does not require a skin test to undergo treatment.

Minneapolis dermatologist Patrick Carney, MD attended a physician training workshop ealier this year, and will be the first in Minnesota to offer the new injectable filler. Dr. Carney said, "I'm excited to use it becuase I think it may outlast the hyaluronic acid fillers and it doesn't require a skin test. We think it will be a good product for just about anywhere [on the face]." Dr. Carney's office will have the filler in hand by mid-July.

The introduction of Evolence® marks the first dermal filler entry for the Aesthetics Group of OrthoNeutrogena. While new to the United States, Evolence® has been available in other markets such as in Canada, Western and Eastern Europe, Israel, South Korea and Russia since 2004.

"Evolence® represents a new generation of facial fillers, an innovative structural agent providing beautiful, immediate results by replacing the collagen lost with long-lasting, naturally sourced collagen," said Annie Heremans, M.D., Ph.D., Vice President, responsible for the Company's research and development of the Medical and Aesthetic Dermatology franchises. "We are pleased to enter the U.S. aesthetic space with a differentiated dermal filler designed for optimal patient outcomes. Given our rich heritage in skin care and commitment to science, we anticipate Evolence® will be a welcome addition to current aesthetic treatment options."

Evolence® will be introduced throughout the second half of 2008, in coordination with physician training, to ensure optimal patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Evolence® represents a breakthrough in aesthetics. As one of nature's most fundamental and abundant building blocks, collagen comprises up to 80% of the dermis and it helps maintain skin strength, structure and support. Collagen naturally breaks down as a person ages, leading to the appearance of wrinkles, lines and folds.

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