Dreamwear ffm users- Advice requested

[chapa.r]

Question,

I LOVE my dreamwear ffm. I have been able to cut the leakage of air significantly. the question i have is if anyone cut the mouth area of the mask?

The bottom of the mouth opening rests right on my lower lip. I would like trim a little of the mask to make it a little bigger and so the mask is not right on my lip. I just worry that any modification will make the mask unusable.

Thank you.

[old dude]

You would likely ruin the cushion trying to cut it, but if it isn't working for you as it is you have nothing to lose by trying.

A far more likely scenario is that you need a larger cushion, a larger frame or maybe even both. If it was fitted and dispensed by a DME I'd go back and have them make it right.

[Cpapian]

I love mine too, but it leaks like a sieve. 57% leaks last night. Finally I changed to my nasal mask. No more leaks.

[old dude]

I love mine too, but it leaks like a sieve. 57% leaks last night. Finally I changed to my nasal mask. No more leaks.

Same here, but I'm working on it.

Don't forget noisy-darn thing sounds like a helicopter landed on my face!

[Okie bipap]

The only time the lower edge of the mask cushion comes close to touching my lower lip is if I forget to put on my soft cervical collar and my mouth drops open.

[Janknitz]

I would suggest ordering a new cushion as a back up and then trying it on your old cushion. If it works, you'll know how to modify them, and if it doesn't work, you have a new cushion ready to go.

[Cpapian]

Mine is quiet as long as the blankets aren't in the way of the air flow, but I go to sleep in a perfectly positioned mask. Then all of a sudden my face shape shifts ....... who knew that was possible. Funny tho, the wrinkles never disappear.

Cushion are expensive in Canada $65 although $25 on ebay.