Case Study: Post-Surgical Pain Relief in a 40-Year-Old Male

Background

A 40-year-old man underwent surgery on the back of his head. Two weeks post-operation, he required a follow-up procedure to clean and retouch the wound. Nighttime was especially challenging due to discomfort and pain around the surgical site, disrupting his sleep.

Introducing Slipssy

In search of relief, the man’s wife purchased Slipssy—a two-layer pillow cover designed to minimize friction and release tension during sleep. Their hope was to reduce discomfort around the sutures and wound site.

Reported Outcome

According to the wife, after the very first night with Slipssy, the man slept more comfortably. Noticing immediate improvement, they bought a second Slipssy the next day for their other pillow. They reported that Slipssy’s tension & friction-reducing design seemed to alleviate tension around the wound and sutures, decreasing pain and discomfort, and leading to notably better sleep. 

Discussion

This experience suggests that Slipssy’s friction-reducing design may help relieve tension on sensitive post-surgical areas, potentially easing discomfort and improving rest.

In theory, reducing tension around an incision could also contribute to more comfortable healing and possibly lower the risk of wound irritation or infection. Although no medical claims are made, these observations highlight the possible value of friction reduction in recovery from surgeries involving the scalp, craniofacial procedures, or other areas of the head and neck that frequently come into contact with a pillow. Further input from the treating physician may help validate these findings.

Disclaimer

Slipssy is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All information shared here reflects individual user experiences and may vary from person to person. For any health-related questions, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Interested Professionals

Are you a healthcare professional, trichologist, or researcher with questions about Slipssy or these observational insights? Feel free to reach out to our founder, Jean-François Asselin at jfasselin@slipssy.com. We welcome collaboration to explore how reducing friction may affect comfort and recovery.