Brain Surgery Scars, Burr Holes, and Hair Transplants

Dear Dr. Rassman, I have two burr holes on my temples from an operation when I was a baby. My temples receded to a mature hairline whe I was 25 & the scars are now visible (I’m 32). I don’t suffer from hairloss & seem to have the same hair as my dad who still has a full head of hair at the age of 60 (temples slightly receded). I was considering a HT to get back to my original hairline & cover the scars. I was wondering if the holes in the skull underneath could be a problem during the operation. Is there any danger (I don’t know how deep the needles go)? Thanks!

I have performed hair transplants on many post brain surgery scars and burr holes. Skills in such a situation is critical in placing hair into scars or burr holes to be sure that it does not penetrate into the brain. If the normal hairline will cover it, then this is a wonderful solution to the problem.