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Exhibit 21.1

List of Subsidiaries of
KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

 
  Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization

Kythera Biopharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd. 

  United Kingdom

Kythera Biopharmaceuticals Australia Pty. Ltd. 

  Australia

Kythera Holdings Ltd. 

  Bermuda



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List of Subsidiaries of KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.