Simple Foot Treatments to Make Your Feet Beautiful & Pain-Free As warm weather approaches this season, more people are starting to don sandals and open-toed shoes; however – for those who have unsightly, painful, or embarrassing foot conditions – this may not seem like an option. But there is no need to hide away your bunions or hammertoes in winter shoes at the beach anymore, because there are many treatment options – both medical and cosmetic – for your feet. You walk on your feet all … [Read more...]

The Callous Truth about Bunions Do you have a bunion? Is it causing you grief? Well there are many facts you may not know about bunion complications and causes that can help you determine if your bunion is livable or if you need surgery. Bunions can be embarrassing, unsightly, irritating and even painful. If you have a bunion and it’s causing daily life to be a struggle, then you might need surgery. Our Beverly Hills-based, board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Kamran Jamshidinia, specializes in … [Read more...]

3 Bunion Surgery Myths You Should Know A bunionectomy is a standard procedure to treat bunions. But before deciding whether to undergo this procedure, it is important to learn the facts about bunion surgery so as to distinguish them from the about bunion surgery myths. As you will read below, there are many common misconceptions surrounding bunionectomies. What Are Bunions? Bunions are protruding, abnormal bumps at the base of your great toe that are caused by a combination genetic factors … [Read more...]

Eliminate Bunions in Time for Spring The weather is getting warmer and you can’t wait to lose the snow boots and wear your new spring sandals – until you remember your unsightly painful bunions. If you suffer from bunions, you are not alone – around 4.4 million individuals report dealing with bunions every year. The good news is that the board-certified Los Angeles bunion specialists at La Peer Health Systems Bunion Center of Excellence offer a number of effective treatments that can … [Read more...]

Do I Need Bunion Surgery? Imagine this scenario: It’s a beautiful spring day in Los Angeles. The temperature is a balmy 75 degrees, and the air is crisp and dry. It’s the perfect day for a jog on the beach. However, there’s a problem with this plan. You’re experiencing severe foot pain as a result of bunions! If bunion pain and discomfort are impacting your life, preventing you from participating in activities you once enjoyed, you may want to consider bunion surgery. Dr. Jamshidinia … [Read more...]

Why Do Some People Get Bunions? After weeks of discomfort, self-examination and image searches, you’re pretty certain you have the early signs of a bunion. You’ve heard of this happening to your father and even your grandmother, so you’re familiar with the tales of distress and embarrassment over the foot ache, but you’re not a dancer or a runner! And you don’t wear uncomfortable shoes, nor do you have type 2 diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, so why do you have a bunion? During your … [Read more...]

What Makes Bunions Painful? It’s hard to enjoy your day with foot pain caused by a throbbing bunion. Resting your feet won’t help, nor does changing your shoes. The bunion (or “hallux valgus”) won’t go away until you have it treated by a podiatrist who knows foot anatomy and can create the best personalized solution exclusively for you. You might consider your bunion just a painful bump, but the reality is more complex and for that reason, you need an expert to diagnose the problem … [Read more...]

What If I Need a Bunionectomy on Both Feet? Opting for bunion surgery is a major decision, and often is the result of suffering from painful bunions for an extended period of time. When undergoing bunion surgery, you should factor in the recovery period and, perhaps more importantly, how to continue your daily routine during your recovery. Dr. Kamran Jamshidinia, Director of the Bunion Surgery Center of Excellence, recommends that patients wait six to eight weeks between bunion surgeries to … [Read more...]