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=== Mechanics of skin expansion === | === Mechanics of skin expansion === | ||
Stretching the skin beyond normal expansion invokes several mechanotransduction pathways which increase | 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=== | ||