[ELI5] What does it mean when you lean on something and then you remove it, you can see indentations on your skin?

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Like, when you lean on a counter then you are has an indentation for a few minutes.

Is it because of water retention?

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Our body itself isn’t exactly solid (save for a few parts), meaning that it can compress and decompress.

This property is what causes the indentations. It’s similar to a seat cushion. Before you sit on it, it’s one shape, normally more full looking, but after you sit on it for a few minutes, once you get up the seat retains the shape of your butt.

Water retention is unrelated and is when fluids (most specifically water) builds up in your body and can be treated by mainly eating less salt.

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