Is it still possible to have a mask molded to fit your face?

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
User avatar
mossytreesprite
Posts: 86
Joined: Tue Aug 19, 2014 2:31 pm
Location: Portland, OR

Is it still possible to have a mask molded to fit your face?

Post by mossytreesprite » Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:03 pm

So I've been struggling badly mask-wise (I know, that's one you all have never heard before). I recently tried a gel mask, but it leaks and left a 48-hour dent on the bridge of my nose. I understand the floating concept and have been able to get a mask to do so, but then the pressure on my ASV shifts and it's back to leakville. I've recently gotten my Innomed hybrid (the only one that has really worked for me) to work better by using the headgear from the Resmed liberty hybrid. The Innomed headgear is nice, and I like that you can adjust the pillows and mouthpiece height separately, but it wore out after only a couple of months and the leaks wouldn't stop. Even with this adjustment though, I am seriously concerned with the pressure on my upper teeth and jaw - there's no way it won't have an effect over time (note: I have to wear a FFM). To get to my point - when I was at the DME last week, he said that it used to be that everyone had a mask molded to their face until the FDA decided to step in and standardize everything. So my question is - is it still possible to have a custom molded mask? I've tried at least 12-15 different masks by now, and none of them fit - I just have a face with odd angles, it seems. Am I doomed, or is a custom FFM really an option?

_________________
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: Resmed VPAP Adapt
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.

User avatar
chunkyfrog
Posts: 34545
Joined: Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:10 pm
Location: Nowhere special--this year in particular.

Re: Is it still possible to have a mask molded to fit your face?

Post by chunkyfrog » Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:14 pm

The custom-molded mask may not be around any more. It was nasal only, and cost around $1500.
Have you checked the Sleepweaver Anew? it has a 30 day return policy.
The BS about the FDA is just that--a LIE!

_________________
Mask: AirFit™ P10 For Her Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Additional Comments: Airsense 10 Autoset for Her

User avatar
Julie
Posts: 20026
Joined: Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:58 pm

Re: Is it still possible to have a mask molded to fit your face?

Post by Julie » Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:26 pm

Custom masks aren't all they should be because your face changes anyway depending on whether you lie down, whether you're on your back, or side, etc. etc, so unless you're King Tut and immobile, it wouldn't necessarily help all that much.

User avatar
Goofproof
Posts: 16087
Joined: Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:16 pm
Location: Central Indiana, USA

Re: Is it still possible to have a mask molded to fit your face?

Post by Goofproof » Mon Jan 12, 2015 8:48 pm

Julie wrote:Custom masks aren't all they should be because your face changes anyway depending on whether you lie down, whether you're on your back, or side, etc. etc, so unless you're King Tut and immobile, it wouldn't necessarily help all that much.
Maybe Botox and Silicone injections, then mold mask? Jim
Use data to optimize your xPAP treatment!

"The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease." Voltaire

User avatar
Julie
Posts: 20026
Joined: Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:58 pm

Re: Is it still possible to have a mask molded to fit your face?

Post by Julie » Mon Jan 12, 2015 9:17 pm


User avatar
chunkyfrog
Posts: 34545
Joined: Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:10 pm
Location: Nowhere special--this year in particular.

Re: Is it still possible to have a mask molded to fit your face?

Post by chunkyfrog » Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:15 pm

If I had any interest in a full face mask, I would try the Anew.

_________________
Mask: AirFit™ P10 For Her Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Additional Comments: Airsense 10 Autoset for Her

User avatar
chunkyfrog
Posts: 34545
Joined: Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:10 pm
Location: Nowhere special--this year in particular.

Re: Is it still possible to have a mask molded to fit your face?

Post by chunkyfrog » Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:20 pm

If I were still interested in a full face mask, I would try the Anew. Loved the Elan!
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/sleepw ... -mask.html
(((The price is reduced--cool!)))

_________________
Mask: AirFit™ P10 For Her Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Additional Comments: Airsense 10 Autoset for Her

User avatar
Nozzelnut
Posts: 188
Joined: Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:29 pm
Location: Western, NY

Re: Is it still possible to have a mask molded to fit your face?

Post by Nozzelnut » Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:10 pm

Have you tried an F&P Simplus yet?

ResMed masks don't fit the bridge of my nose well, but the Simplus works great for me.

_________________
Mask: Simplus Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: PRS1 60 series for back-up; Sleepyhead and Rescan 4.3