The soft tissue under your skin is getting compressed, and the water that makes that tissue "puffy" is going away to never return.
No ... your skull is not giving.
yes ... the helmet mark might be long lasting, yet not permanent.
I had to wear a helmet all the time and I did have the infamouse "mark" around my skull, hair, and it was pretty noticeable for a long time.
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