A cushion (44) for a patient interface device (26) that has an inverted geometry. In particular, the cushion includes a support portion (56) having a first edge (60) and a second edge (62) located opposite the first edge, and a sealing flap (58) extending in a cantilevered fashion inwardly from an inner edge of the second edge of the support portion and toward the longitudinal axis (59) of the cushion.