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When skin is stretched beyond its physiological limit, mechanotransduction pathways are activated. This leads to cell growth as well as to the formation of new cells. | When skin is stretched beyond its physiological limit, mechanotransduction pathways are activated. This leads to cell growth as well as to the formation of new cells. | ||
The growth of tissue is permanent, but will | The growth of tissue is permanent, but will contract to some degree when the tension is removed. | ||
=== Mechanics of skin expansion === | === Mechanics of skin expansion === | ||