Moving Forward With Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™

When I was about 18 years old, I noticed a huge bump had started to form on the side of my right foot. I knew right away that it was a bunion, as several of my family members had dealt with the same condition in the past. Some of my aunts have undergone multiple bunion removal procedures over the years and I could not bear the thought of having to go through similar surgeries.

My pain was manageable at first; I only noticed it when I wore high heels. But the pain eventually grew into severe discomfort even when wearing comfortable shoes such as sneakers or flats. I found myself constantly modifying my lifestyle to accommodate my foot pain— I used to love exercising but I had to stop my routine and could not even walk without experiencing severe bouts of pain. Running was addictive for me, especially when I was younger. I used to run twice a day when I had the time. The inability to run or do any form of exercise with pain for discomfort was disheartening and took an emotional toll, coupled with the physical impact.

I searched for an effective solution to my bunion pain for many years. Eventually, one of my friends told me about Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™, a surgical procedure that uses a different approach to correct all three dimensions of a bunion deformity. I researched the option online and was excited by the information I found. Using the Lapiplasty® website’s Find a Doctor tool, I came across Dr. Mojgan Tavakoli, a specialist at Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco and Plano, and made an appointment as soon as possible.

Dr. Tavakoli helped me every step of the way. She explained how Lapiplasty® differs from traditional surgery in that it involves using a system of patented titanium plates to correct the positioning of the bones in the foot. By addressing this instability, the cosmetic bump on the side of the toe is corrected as well. Dr. Tavakoli said that I was a candidate for this procedure, and I underwent Lapiplasty® surgery in March 2021.

My case was unusually complicated according to Dr. Tavakoli because she addressed multiple problems in my foot. My bunion had progressed significantly, causing the development of a painful hammertoe and a tailor’s bunion. After the surgery, I was shocked at the lack of pain I had. I was able to resume working from home only four days after. A week after the procedure, I was walking in a surgical boot.

Dr. Tavakoli advised that I take a “slow and steady” approach to recovery because of the complexity of my foot problems. Now, more than a year into my recovery, I am thrilled to be able to run and exercise. The prospect of returning to my routine of running has been extremely exciting. I plan on having my left foot corrected with Lapiplasty® in the near future so that I can fully return to a life free from worrying about bunions.

I strongly recommend that anyone suffering from bunions research Lapiplasty® and visit a provider in their local area to see if they are a candidate. It can be frustrating to have to give your body time to heal, but this treatment option allowed me to get back to my normal life relatively quickly. Having this surgery was a great experience and everything I hoped it would be.

For more information about the Lapiplasty® Procedure™, visit Lapiplasty.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cohen, call 972-712-7773 or visit DFWFoot.com.

Lapiplasty® is a surgical procedure. Only a surgeon can tell if Lapiplasty® procedure is right for you. As with any surgical treatment, there are risks; individual results may vary; and recovery takes time. This experience is unique and specific to this patient only. Potential risks include infection, pain, implant loosening and loss of correction with improper bone healing. For more information on benefits, risks and recovery, visit Lapiplasty.com.