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The answer is no. X-rays only pick up radio-opaque objects. These are usually hard plastic or metal. Today sutures (even non-absorbable) would not be seen on x-ray. Some surgeons used metal wire sutures in the 70's, but this practice is not common anymore in the U.S.
While there are some sutures that have small wire components, and it was done in the past, it would be unheard of for someone to be using these today.
Your still early in ypur healing phase. The redness can take 3-12 months to resolve. Lasers can help the redness resolve faster. Discuss your concerns and options with your Plastic Surgeon.
I agree - you need to discuss this with your own surgeon. Sometimes you can get these types of side effects from medications.
Decrease appetite after surgery is not unusual. Try to maintain your diet and eat smaller amounts and drink plenty of fluids.
At 3 months, everything should be healed. If you have discomfort from the exercises, I would ease back into them or avoid them for a while. Substitution of other exercises may be appropriate. Following hernia repair and tummy tuck, there will be a sensation...
If your Ethibond sutures have become infected, removal is required for you to recover fully. I recommend that you discuss the treatment plan fully with your surgeon. Best wishes on your recovery.
It happens occasionally that you can't access the fluid in this type of situation. But don't panic! It will either absorb by itself and go away, or you may need to have it drained under imaging. But after it is taken care of - you WILL heal and you WILL look great! Good luck!
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