Mask forcing wrinkles below eyes

slinn · Post by **slinn** » Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:58 pm

I'm 3 months in to CPAP and generally very pleased. My diaphragm is paralyzed so I sleep on my back, but my mask tends to crimp the delicate tissue below my left eye. I'm 59 so a bit sensitive to this

I'll be grateful for suggestions!

Pugsy · Post by **Pugsy** » Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:49 pm

What brand and model mask are you using?

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:19 pm

Maybe Padacheek has a liner or strap cover that will cushion that area.

slinn · Post by **slinn** » Mon Aug 09, 2021 1:58 pm

Pugsy wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:49 pm
What brand and model mask are you using?

I have Resmed Airfit N20, covers my whole nose. I've tried adjusting the straps so that it sits lower on my face. Any suggestions most appreciated!

slinn · Post by **slinn** » Mon Aug 09, 2021 2:04 pm

chunkyfrog wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:19 pm
Maybe Padacheek has a liner or strap cover that will cushion that area.

Thank you for the suggestion. They have a micro fleece cover that may help!

Pugsy · Post by **Pugsy** » Mon Aug 09, 2021 2:16 pm

Also maybe look at a different mask that doesn't go over the nose so the silicone isn't near the eye tissues.

Look at the ResMed N30 or the mask I use (link in my signature line). There are several masks available that don't go up over the nose so they are away from from the eyes and any straps that might sort of get close there are strap pads/covers to help diffuse the pressure.

zonker · Post by **zonker** » Mon Aug 09, 2021 5:53 pm

slinn wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 09, 2021 2:04 pm

chunkyfrog wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:19 pm
Maybe Padacheek has a liner or strap cover that will cushion that area.
Thank you for the suggestion. They have a micro fleece cover that may help!

please come back and let us know if it worked or not.

slinn · Post by **slinn** » Sat Aug 21, 2021 7:11 pm

The fuzzies make it more comfortable and avoid the dents in my cheeks from the straps. Just a little less tugging on my skin. Thank you for the suggestion!

zonker · Post by **zonker** » Sat Aug 21, 2021 7:23 pm

slinn wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 21, 2021 7:11 pm
The fuzzies make it more comfortable and avoid the dents in my cheeks from the straps. Just a little less tugging on my skin. Thank you for the suggestion!

YAY!

slinn · Post by **slinn** » Sat Aug 21, 2021 7:49 pm

zonker wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 21, 2021 7:23 pm

slinn wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 21, 2021 7:11 pm
The fuzzies make it more comfortable and avoid the dents in my cheeks from the straps. Just a little less tugging on my skin. Thank you for the suggestion!
YAY!

Thank you again. Now, if you have any suggestions for the troubling scalp issues I just posted I'll be even more grateful!

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