under the skin
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: beneath apparent or surface differences : at heart
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The technique targets fluid movement just under the skin rather than the muscle layer, which is why pressure stays deliberately light throughout.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
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“Under the skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20skin. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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