Strap Lines on face

This may seem silly, but the straps for the mask leaves marks on my face that last until the afternoon. Does anyone know what to do about those awful lines. Thanks, Candy

I get the lines but they're usually gone about a half hour after I wake up, shower, and apply lotion to my face. I kept loosening the straps so as not to get the lines, but, then, I get air leaks, which really annoy me. So, I have them just tight enough right now. Maybe someone else knows a strapline secret. Donna

I get lines, but they go away after my morning shower. Try moisturizing your face, night and morning to see if that helps. Are you sleeping on your face? Maybe lie on your back to try and prevent that. You also might try a different mask type. Perhaps this one? http://www.cpapxchange.com/cXc-bm-products/mask-comfortcurve.html

I had a pt that came in with foam squares that she put up under the mask straps on her cheeks.... it worked for her but seemed awkward if you move around a lot... Here is the mask we like a lot Resmed Mirage Swift Nasal Pillows http://resmed.com/Shared/StaticFiles/mirage-swift-np/mirage-swift-np-brochure-clinician-english-usa.pdf At least it eliminates the forehead pc. good luck

I think that there is NO ideal mask -- although I LOVE my Nasal Aire, of course! I bought the Swift with my own money, just to try something different, and I liked the nasal part of it, but the sides left marks on my face! Maybe you have to have a thin face for this, and mine will never be thin enough! ~~ Leslie

I know I sound like a broken record ... but have you considered the Nasal Aire II? The strap lines is one reason I started using it to begin with! I had open sores on my face, in addition to the strap lines, with every other mask I used! ~~ Leslie

I stopped useing my cipap in the tanning bed for that very reason!