Honestly, the most important aspect would be procedure selection. If the bunion procedure performed was appropriate for your level of deformity you should have little to no concerns for it coming back. However if they "under-corrected" or there is a rotation component to the bunion you have an increased chance of it coming back. A good custom orthotic could control pronation which might reduce the chances, but it's all about what type of surgery you had for your specific bunion.

Wear comfortable shoes and wide width

Bunions occurs due to wrong weight-bearing in your foot. Your foot is loading incorrectly. Either your leg is too tight making you walk out of alignment, or you might need orthotics to prevent them from reoccurring.

Wearing custom orthotics is a way to prevent the reoccurrence of bunions

By wearing custom molded orthotics.

The best way to prevent recurrence is to wear orthotics and proper shoes the majority of your weight bearing time.

Thanks,

Angela Didyk, DPM

Typically, the type of procedure is what helps to decrease the chance of recurrence. Avoiding tight shoes is definitely a good way to decrease the likelihood of recurrence.