It is ultimately fatal if not treated. Treating bulimia generally involves a form of therapy and an antidepressant and/or anxiety medication. After a prolonged period of regular eating, the parotid glands will most likely return to their original state.

Does bulimia face ever go away?

The more someone vomits, the more the cheeks will swell and enlarge, this sign will only subside when purging stops and it may take a number of weeks for the inflammation to go down completely.

Does bulimia change your face?

Bad breath is another Bulimia effect. Face swelling is one of the Bulimia effects sufferers find most distressing: sometimes described as ‘Bulimia face,’ the swelling can make people feel their face ‘looks fat’. What is taking place is the body’s reaction to self-induced vomiting and the dehydration it causes.

Long Term Consequences

As bulimia progresses, the effects of bingeing and purging start to cause more severe and permanent damage to the body. For example, when the body isn’t getting enough calories from food, it starts consuming muscle.