Fibrocell Science Announces Approval of Common Stock Listing on NYSE MKT

Fibrocell Science Announces Approval of Common Stock Listing on NYSE MKT

EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fibrocell Science, Inc. (OTC:FCSCD) announced today thatits common stock has been approved for listing on the NYSE MKT. Trading is expected to commence on the NYSE MKT on Friday, May 17, 2013 under the ticker symbol "FCSC".

"The NYSE MKT listing is a significant corporate milestone for Fibrocell Science. The NYSE listing should enable us to increase the trading liquidity of our stock, broaden our shareholder base, and raise our profile in the investment community," said David Pernock, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fibrocell Science. "We also believe that listing on the NYSE increases the awareness of our FDA-approved product LAVIV® (azficel-T), as well as our pipeline for the treatment of restrictive burn, vocal cord and acne scarring, and state-of-the-art medicines in development for rare genetic skin diseases," added Mr. Pernock.

"We welcome Fibrocell to the NYSE MKT family of listed companies," said Scott Cutler, Executive Vice President, Global Listings at NYSE Euronext. "Fibrocell will be joining other growth oriented companies in the U.S. taking advantage of the NYSE's advanced and innovative market model to offer a premier value for listing and trading their stocks."

About Fibrocell Science, Inc.

Fibrocell Science, Inc. (FCSCD) is an autologous cell therapy company focused on the development of innovative products for aesthetic, medical and scientific applications. Fibrocell Science is committed to advancing the scientific, medical and commercial potential of autologous skin and tissue, as well as its innovative cellular processing technology and manufacturing excellence. For additional information, please visit www.fibrocellscience.com.

About LAVIV® (azficel-T)

LAVIV is an autologous cellular product indicated for improvement of the appearance of moderate to severe nasolabial fold wrinkles in adults. The safety and efficacy of LAVIV for areas other than the nasolabial folds have not been established. The efficacy of LAVIV beyond six months has not been established.

Important Safety Information About LAVIV® (azficel-T)

LAVIV (azficel-T) is an autologous cellular product for intradermal injection only. LAVIV is contraindicated for allogeneic use, in patients with allergy to gentamicin, amphotericin, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) or material of bovine origin and in patients with active infection in the facial area. The following reactions have been reported following treatment with LAVIV: hypersensitivity reactions, bleeding and bruising at the treatment site, vasculitis, herpes labialis, basal cell cancer; keloid and hypertrophic scarring may occur following post-auricular skin biopsies or LAVIV injections. Additional warnings and precautions to be considered include the use of LAVIV in patients with genetic disorders or formation of normal collagen matrices and in immunosuppressed patients, or those patients undergoing chemotherapy for malignancies or receive immunomodulatory therapies for autoimmune diseases.

The most common adverse reactions, occurring in ≥1% of patients who receive LAVIV, were injection-site redness, bruising, swelling, pain, hemorrhage, edema, nodules, papules, irritation, dermatitis and pruritus.

For more information about LAVIV, please see the accompanying full Prescribing Information or visit www.mylaviv.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this press release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the timing of the commencement of trading on the NYSE MKT. While management has based any forward-looking statements contained herein on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company's control, that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not necessarily limited to, those set forth under Item 1A "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as updated in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed since the annual report. The Company operates in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment, thus new or unforeseen risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company disclaims any intention to, and undertakes no obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements. Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the other various disclosures in the Company's public filings with the SEC.

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