HI, they took it on the right outside part of thigh (lat?) This is my so to speak "good leg". they wont do on the weak leg. Get it on a Friday, so your hubby is around over weekend to help with kids. I am not sure how big a piece but the stiches are 7 and it is about 1 and 1/2 inch. it feels deep. The whole area is swollen. It still hurts a bit today. I think though i have done more than you are suppose to! Hello, I have 3 young helpless, mommy spoiled kids! I created these clingers, so I have to pay the price~~I dont mind!