Is anyone using a cpap mask that's causing face wrinkles

I would take my mask or nasal off during my hours of sleep not knowing I was doing it. Yes I also questioned myself about added facial wrinkles, as I was making the bed in the morning I was already thinking about my afternoon naps, long story short, 4 months ago I had the Inspire put in, and I love it!

I literally couldn’t wear any face masks b/c I felt like someone was smothering me—so I’d wake up and yank them off.
Thanks to my son, I discovered the Rio II nasal air mask. It’s a small mask with soft nasal pillows (not hard plastic cannulae) that I almost don’t feel. It comes with headgear and runs around $69.00.
I’ve gone from not using my cpap machine (dangerous) to using it from around 8-10 hours every night. I’ve begun to notice more alertness, less fatigue etc.
I never did get wrinkles from older masks (probably because I didn’t keep them on that long!) and that’s certainly not an issue with this mask.
Good luck!

@summer091111
Yes, my husband has noticed wrinkles in his face since using the cpap. And, my husband is not someone who pays attention to this kind of a thing. I agree with him, his face does appear to have more wrinkles. He asked me for suggestions. I told him to apply face cream each night before putting on the mask. Maybe that will help.

@equanimous thank you very much for sharing your husband's experience with the cpap mask. I used Olay night cream along with nacinamide face cream every night. I'm hoping to see some change soon. I know that I'll see some wrinkles but these really don't appear like normal aging wrinkles. That's why it concerns me so much. I hope the creams works out for your hubby. Best of luck.

@5148branelly thank you very much for sharing your experience regarding the cpap mask. I have tried several types of masks with one being a nasel mask. I was really excited to try it when I received it. But when I started the machine I had so much air coming out of my mouth that I had to quickly take it off, which I did and threw it on the floor. My issue with those is that apparently i sleep with my mouth open that the dr said it wouldn't work out for me. I too have gotten to the point of not wanting to use it all. I've had nothing but headaches trying to find the right mask and see true results. I have severe sleep apena and my dr keeps insisting that I do whatever it takes to use it every night. I'm happy to hear that you found one that works real good for you. I wish you many more years of great sleep 😴.

@barbsbaileyboo I've thought about the Inspire as well. Is it put in arm or chest? You didn't have any issues with it right after it was put in? If I could. I would rather go that direction. Not only because of the facial wrinkles, but to truly see good results from a very good night's rest. Thank you very much for sharing your experience. Wishing you many more healthy 💤 😴.

I’ve used the mask for 2 years and yes the wrinkles are a necessary evil associated with wearing the mask. I also have strangers greet me by “do you wear a mask?” Wow, I doesn’t bug me much!

@summer091111
Try sleep mouth tape! Google for brand names. It’s designed to be comfortable and not interfere w/ breathing.
It might work!

@5148branelly any specific type? I've tried a few but I haven't been able to keep it on once I put the mask on. You can't imagine how many things I have purchased to make things work for me including chin straps. I'll keep looking to see if I can find one that I may be able to handle. Thank you very much for sharing this information with me, Be bless.

I've never found a mask I didn't like. 🙂

in regard to your question, I've seen people at church with ask wrinkles. I vowed, "Not me".

I cream my cheeks and my forehead and I take the mask off 2 hours b4 get up time which time seldom varies on my retired schedule.

They always go away, but I am aging and aging brings wrinkles?