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Tel: 239-430-3668Does minimally invasive bunion surgery last? This case answers that question with a three-year follow-up. The patient had her no-scar bunionectomy three years ago — and even at the time of consultation, given the amount of arthritis and the severity of her pre-op pain, success was far from guaranteed. Three years later she returned doing great, and has since referred many patients to the practice for the same minimally invasive procedure.
Long-Term Results Matter Most
A bunion correction shouldn’t just look good at six weeks — it should hold up for years. The pre-op and post-op X-rays in this case show a durable correction maintained at three years. The key to lasting results is correcting the underlying alignment of the bone, not just shaving the bump, so the deformity doesn’t drift back over time.
Even Difficult Cases Can Do Well
What makes this case notable is how challenging it looked at the start — significant arthritis and severe pain. It’s a reminder that a careful evaluation and the right technique can produce excellent outcomes even when expectations are guarded. Of course, every patient is different, which is why a weight-bearing X-ray and exam come first.
“Don’t Have a Bunionectomy Until You See This Result”
That’s how Dr. Lam frames it — because results like this, years down the line, are the real measure of success. If you’ve been putting off bunion surgery out of fear it won’t last or will be painful, a consultation can show you what’s possible.
For more information or to schedule a bunion evaluation, call (239) 430-3668 (FOOT) or book online at NaplesPodiatrist.com.
Serving Southwest Florida since 2005, Family Foot & Leg Center has 9 convenient locations throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties — Naples, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, and Sarasota. We provide pediatric to geriatric foot and ankle care: ingrown toenails, heel pain, bunions, foot & ankle arthritis, plantar fasciitis, foot & ankle surgery, custom orthotics, and diabetic wound care — with in-office X-rays, diagnostic ultrasound, and minor surgical suites. Home of the Lam Minimally Invasive No-Scar Bunion Surgery. Same-day appointments and easy online scheduling.
