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Tel: 239-430-3668Dr. Kevin Lam, a top podiatrist in Southwest Florida, demonstrates and explains his modification of bunion and bunionette surgery in the video below. The results are dramatic, and because he modified the procedure to be performed in the office under local anesthesia, it saves time and money and lowers the risk of infection and complications.
How the No-Scar Bunionectomy Works
Traditional bunion surgery uses a long incision over the joint, which means more soft-tissue trauma, a visible scar, and a slower, more painful recovery. The no-scar (minimally invasive) technique corrects the same deformity through a few tiny openings. Using specialized instruments and live X-ray guidance, the surgeon realigns the bone and removes the bump without opening the joint widely — so there is far less disruption to the surrounding tissue.
Why Patients Choose It
- Virtually no visible scar — tiny incisions instead of a long cut
- Less pain and swelling because the soft tissue is preserved
- In-office, local anesthesia — no hospital, no general anesthesia for most patients
- Lower cost and reduced infection risk
- Faster return to walking and normal shoes
Is It Right for You?
Most mild-to-moderate bunions — and many severe ones — are excellent candidates, but the only way to know is an exam and a weight-bearing X-ray to measure the deformity. We review your goals, your foot mechanics, and any arthritis in the joint, then recommend the least invasive option that gives a lasting correction. Learn more at ScarlessBunion.com.
For more information or to schedule a bunion evaluation with a board-certified foot and ankle specialist, 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.
