I had self dissolving stitches in my cheek where they removed a small tumor. I still had 2 that I had to remove after 6 weeks. I wondered what I could feel and thought it was scar tissue. Then I looked closer and could see them. I guess they don't always self sisolve.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here