The Profile Lite Gel mask has an innovative gel cushion which offers a custom fit for better sealing and comfort. Here’s how it works: Just boil the mask for four minutes. Cool it for ten seconds in cold water, and then press it against your face. It will mold to every facial contour. If your facial features ever change due weight loss or gain, you can easily repeat the process and refit the mask.

Here’s what makes the Profile Gel mask unique:

• Custom fit gel cushion increases comfort and reduces leaks
• Gel cushion also provides a better seal over facial hair
• Six sizes for more accurate fit and less leakage
• Gel forehead pad to relieve pressure at nose bridge

The gel gives you a more substantial fit that is often less likely to leak than a silicone membrane mask, yet it is light on your face. It can also seal better over finer, trimmed mustaches.

When choosing a size in the Profile Lite, keep in mind that the size range is very wide, from petite to large. The large sizes are rarely used by anyone but very tall people, and even the medium can be too big for many men.

Respironics packages this mask with both port caps in the off position. The ideal position for standard CPAP use is on. Our pictures of the Profile Lite show the port caps in the on position.

Port caps should be in the on position unless ports are attached to supplemental oxygen or you are using a machine, such as the 420E APAP, which uses a sensor tube that measures pressure at the mask

Deluxe Headgear and swivel are included. These masks are very big sellers. The boil and fit feature really works.

The Youth size is designed for children and is smaller than the Petite size.