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BioForm Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept 04, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- BioForm Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFRM) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. Net sales were $16.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $15.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $1.3 million or 8.4%. The net loss was $20.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 as compared to a net loss of $4.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. Net sales were $67.5 million for fiscal year 2008 as compared to $47.4 million for fiscal year 2007, an increase of $20.1 million or 42.4%. The net loss was $29.5 million for the fiscal year 2008 as compared to $13.6 million for fiscal year 2007. The $20.0 million net loss in the fourth quarter and the $29.5 million net loss for fiscal year 2008 each included an $11.2 million charge for acquired in-process research and development arising from the purchase of substantially all assets of Advanced Cosmetic Intervention, Inc. (ACI) in April 2008.

Operating Results:

Domestic sales were $13.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $12.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $0.5 million or 3.9%. International sales were $3.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, as compared to $2.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $0.9 million or 34.6%. Gross profit was $14.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $12.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $2.0 million, or 16.1%. As a percentage of sales, gross profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 was 86.3% as compared to 81.1% for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The increase in gross profit margin for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 was primarily due to a variation of production volume and overhead expense incurred, and lower royalty license expense.

Operating expenses were $34.7 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $17.5 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The increase in operating expenses was primarily attributable to the expensing of in-process research and development arising from the acquisition of assets from ACI, an increase in sales and marketing costs as a result of the expansion of the Company's sales forces in the United States and Europe in early fiscal 2008, expansion of the Company's clinical education programs, and additional higher employee-related expenses.

Net loss per share applicable to common stockholders decreased to $0.43 for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $1.20 for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, due primarily to the increase in the shares outstanding as a result of the sale of 11.5 million shares of common stock in the Company's November 2007 initial public offering and the conversion of 30.4 million shares of preferred stock into common stock concurrent with this public offering.

Fiscal Year 2009 Guidance:

BioForm Medical is providing the following financial guidance for the full fiscal year ended June 30, 2009:

    -- Revenues are expected to be approximately $74 to $78 million.
    -- Gross profit is expected to average approximately 81% to 83% as a
       percentage of sales on an annual basis, with some possible fluctuation
       outside of this range on a quarterly basis.
    -- Operating expenses are expected to be approximately $84 to $86 million.
    -- Net loss is expected to be approximately $20 to $23 million.


    Product Pipeline Update:
    BioForm Medical is providing the following update on its product pipeline:

    -- RADIESSE(R) Dermal Filler Next-Generation Products:  The Company has a
       number of ongoing programs evaluating new forms, applications and
       indications of its patent protected RADIESSE dermal filler technology.
       The first new commercial product derived from these efforts is expected
       to be a form of RADIESSE dermal filler with Lidocaine which may improve
       comfort for patients and flow characteristics for physicians, and is
       expected to be launched in the United States and Europe in calendar
       year 2009.
    -- RADIESSE(R) Dermal Filler Post-Market Studies:  The Company has
       completed and submitted to FDA the results of two post-approval studies
       for RADIESSE filler -- a three-year post-approval open-label follow-up
       to the pivotal nasolabial fold study to evaluate the long-term safety
       and duration of effect with RADIESSE filler, and a study to assess the
       safety of RADIESSE dermal filler in nasolabial folds in persons of
       color.  In the three-year study in nasolabial folds, more than 30% of
       treated nasolabial folds were rated by the treating investigator as
       improved in patients who were two to three years from their last
       injection.  No long-term product related adverse events or
       delayed-onset adverse events were reported in the study.   In the
       persons of color study, observed adverse events were typical of dermal
       fillers such as redness, swelling, and bruising, and the study found
       that RADIESSE dermal filler is safe for use in persons of color.  These
       studies were conducted pursuant to the requirements of the FDA
       associated with the approval for RADIESSE dermal filler for facial
       folds and wrinkles.
    -- POLIDOCANOL: As announced in a separate press release today, positive
       results from the Phase III clinical trial of Polidocanol (European
       trade name Aethoxysklerol(R)), a sclerotherapy product for the
       treatment of spider and reticular veins, have been submitted to FDA as
       part of the New Drug Application (NDA) process.  In addition to this
       clinical report, BioForm Medical's partner, Kreussler, is completing
       manufacturing documentation for a newly expanded manufacturing
       facility. The final manufacturing documentation is expected to be
       completed and submitted to FDA before the end of calendar year 2008,
       consistent with BioForm Medical's previously reported expected timeline
       for completion of the NDA submission.
    -- RELAXED EXPRESSIONS(TM): As previously announced on April 30, 2008,
       BioForm Medical acquired from ACI a minimally invasive bi-polar
       radiofrequency 510(k) medical device (renamed "Relaxed
       Expressions(TM)") cleared to selectively reduce nerve function.  The
       Company has recently received an additional 510(k) clearance for a new
       treatment profile software upgrade designed to improve outcomes of
       procedures with the device.  The Company has filed an Investigational
       Device Exemption (IDE) with the FDA to conduct clinical studies
       specifically intended to support an FDA application seeking clearance
       to market this product for the treatment of frown lines. The Company
       expects to also seek a CE Mark and certain other international
       registrations of the Relaxed Expressions device for aesthetics
       indications.
    -- BIOGLUE Aesthetic(TM) Medical Adhesive:  The Company and its partner,
       CryoLife, Inc. announced in June 2008 the receipt of a CE Mark for
       BioGlue Aesthetic(TM) Medical Adhesive for browplasties in Europe.
       Pre-launch activities continue on a limited basis with early users, to
       help the Company in its evaluation and development program to identify
       and optimize uses of BioGlue Aesthetic adhesive. In the United States,
       BioForm has completed a 30-patient feasibility study for the use of
       BioGlue Aesthetic adhesive conducted under a U.S. IDE which
       demonstrated raised brow position in 89% of patients at 6 months.
       BioForm is working with its clinical advisors and FDA to determine the
       best design for a pivotal study of BioGlue Aesthetic adhesive to
       support U.S. approval.


"We are pleased to report sales performance for the quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 in line with the guidance we provided in our third quarter fiscal 2008 conference call and earnings release. Our guidance for fiscal year 2009 reflects an expectation that the current dermal filler market softness will persist for two more quarters, with only modest recovery starting thereafter," commented Steve Basta, Chief Executive Officer of BioForm Medical, Inc. "In fiscal 2009, we are focused on training and education to drive clinical confidence among RADIESSE dermal filler users, expanding the RADIESSE filler user base through new account conversions, and developing our future products, which we believe will contribute to accelerating revenue growth in fiscal 2010 and beyond."

Conference Call:

BioForm Medical will hold a conference call today at 2:00 pm Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss the financial results and guidance. The conference call will be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of BioForm Medical's website at http://www.bioform.com. The conference call may be accessed by dialing 888-287-5530 for callers in the U.S. and 719-785-1786 for international callers. Please notify the operator that you would like to join "BioForm Medical's Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2008 Earnings Call" and provide the participant code "2257477", if prompted.

About BioForm Medical, Inc.:

BioForm Medical, Inc. is a medical aesthetics company headquartered in San Mateo, California, developing products that enhance aesthetic procedures performed in dermatology and plastic surgery practices. BioForm Medical's lead product is Radiesse(R) dermal filler, a long-lasting filler for use in facial aesthetics. BioForm Medical is developing several future aesthetics products, including a radiofrequency treatment to reduce nerve function in the forehead, a sclerotherapy treatment for spider veins, and a surgical adhesive for brow lifts. For more information about BioForm, please visit http://www.bioform.com.

Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning the introduction of new RADIESSE products or the timing thereof, the timing of completing a Polidocanol NDA submission to FDA, the timing of an FDA application or receipt of FDA clearance, or international regulatory clearances, to market Relaxed Expressions for the treatment of frown lines or other aesthetic indications, the ability of the Company to optimize uses of BioGlue Aesthetic adhesive in Europe or to advance a clinical program for regulatory clearance of the product in the United States, the commercial success of future product introductions, and financial guidance for fiscal year 2009 are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause BioForm Medical's actual results to differ materially from the statements contained herein. BioForm Medical's fiscal 2008 financial results, as discussed in this release, are preliminary and unaudited, and subject to adjustment. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect BioForm Medical's business and its financial results are detailed in its latest Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 9, 2008. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, especially guidance on future financial performance, which speaks only as of the date they are made. BioForm Medical undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date they were made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

     Contact:
     Adam Gridley
     650.286.4025
     Vice President, Corporate Development
     BioForm Medical, Inc.



                            BIOFORM MEDICAL, INC.
                      SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
                    (in thousands, except per share data)

                                     Three months ended   Twelve months ended
                                          June 30,              June 30,
                                       2008       2007       2008      2007

    Net U.S. sales                   $13,220    $12,726    $54,393   $39,215
    Net International sales            3,492      2,624     13,090     8,199
    Net sales                         16,712     15,350     67,483    47,414

    Cost of sales                      2,289      2,901     11,393     8,769
    Gross profit                      14,423     12,449     56,090    38,645

    Operating expenses:
      Sales and marketing             17,702     11,783     56,912    38,186
      Research and development         2,690      3,763      9,313     7,756
      Acquired in-process research
       and development                11,230          -     11,230         -
      General and administrative       3,090      1,957      9,882     6,990
    Total operating expenses          34,712     17,503     87,337    52,932

    Other income (expense), net
      Interest income, net               412        199      1,902       842
      Other income (expense), net        (51)         6        110        68
    Loss before income taxes         (19,928)    (4,849)   (29,235)  (13,377)

    Provision for income taxes            80         72        290       195


    Net loss                        $(20,008)   $(4,921)  $(29,525) $(13,572)


    Net loss per common share, basic
     and diluted                      $(0.43)    $(1.20)    $(0.94)   $(3.54)

    Weighted-average number of
     common shares used in per
     share calculation, basic
     and diluted                      46,257      4,104     31,276     3,839



                            BIOFORM MEDICAL, INC.
              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
                                (in thousands)

                                                         Years Ended June 30,
                                                           2008        2007
    Assets
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                          $59,204     $17,610
      Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
       doubtful accounts of $836 at June 30, 2008
       and $428 at June 30, 2007,                         10,989       7,725
      Inventories                                          8,167       4,864
      Prepaid royalties                                      929           -
      Prepaid other                                        1,603       1,194
      Other current assets                                   805         262
        Total current assets                              81,697      31,655

    Property and equipment, net                            9,037       5,741
    Prepaid royalties                                      3,288           -
    Other assets                                             548         103
        Total assets                                     $94,570     $37,499

    Liabilities and stockholders' equity
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                                    $3,533      $3,754
      Deferred revenues                                      454         446
      Accrued royalty expenses                               280         869
      Accrued liabilities                                  8,066       6,686
      Capital lease obligations, current portion              34          20
        Total current liabilities                         12,367      11,775
      Capital lease obligations, long-term portion            60          36
        Total liabilities                                 12,427      11,811

        Total stockholders' equity                        82,143      25,688
        Total liabilities and stockholders' equity       $94,570     $37,499

SOURCE BioForm Medical, Inc.

http://www.bioformmedical.com

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