I have had stiches probably about 15 times. I have taken them out by my self everytime... I had 28 staples in my knee I took them out myself as well... A couple months ago I broke 6 ribs and collapsed a lung and Mrs K-034 AKA Candace had the pleasure of taking out my stiches under my arm on my side where they had to put in a emergency tude to drain my lungs..lol... There simple and dont hurt one bit to take out..