A surgeon opens her patient by cutting the integument parallel to the cleavage lines of the dermis (tension lines). This will result in ________.

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Cutting parallel to the tension lines of the dermis results in faster healing of the skin and less scarring. This is because the incision is made in a way that minimizes tension on the wound, allowing it to heal more easily and reducing the amount of scar tissue that forms.

A Surgeon Opens Her Patient by Cutting the Integument Parallel