Bunion surgery is common, and the likelihood of serious complications is low. But like every surgery, bunion removal does come with risks.Some surgery risks include infection, a reaction to anesthesia, and bleeding. Other risks specific to bunion surgery can include the recurrence of a bunion, decreased sensation, or tingling, numbness or burning in the toe, stiffness, arthritis and more.Your care team will walk you through potential risks before surgery as well as the steps being taken to reduce them.