Just an update: I had my procedure today. They gave me 6 shots to numb the area and then the doc went to town. She felt fairly confident, but I won't know for sure that she got it all for about a week. They originally told me I'd have 2 stitches, one on the inside and one on the outside, but I count 6 on the outside. I really don't care if it means she got everything. Stitches come out in a week. She says I can start riding whenever I want, but I might skip this she's due to the fact that my helmet will hit that spot at least partially.