Unfortunately, once you develop a bunion, it will remain unless you have surgery to remove it. There are, however, some steps you can take to make yourself more comfortable and reduce the chance of your bunion getting worse while you wait to have surgery. Warm foot soaks, ice packs, special shoe inserts, and wearing appropriately fitting shoes can all help. Maintaining a healthy weight can make you more comfortable overall and help prevent you from developing bunions in the future by taking pressure off the joints of your feet. When it is time to permanently correct your bunion, bunion removal surgery is the only answer.