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=== Mechanics of skin expansion ===
=== Mechanics of skin expansion ===
Stretching the skin beyond normal expansion invokes several mechanotransduction pathways which increase [[[mitosis| mitotic]] activity and promote collagen synthesis. As a result, the skin surface area increases.
Stretching the skin beyond normal expansion invokes several mechanotransduction pathways which increase [[mitosis| mitotic]] activity and promote collagen synthesis. As a result, the skin surface area increases.


===Foreskin restoration===
===Foreskin restoration===